Venice Community Housing Corporation

About Venice Community Housing Corporation (VCHC)

VCHC works to preserve the economic, racial and social diversity of Venice and the surrounding area by maximizing affordable housing and economic development opportunities and providing needed social services to the area’s low-income population.

More than Affordable Housing; Fostering a Diverse and Safe Community
In response to the needs of the low-income families in our community, VCHC offers a variety of programs that work synergistically to foster stable, self-reliant individuals, families and neighborhoods.  These include: 

Affordable Housing and Supportive Services for nearly 500 tenants, including a transitional housing facility for homeless women and their children and housing plus services to help formerly homeless, disabled tenants stay housed and reach their full potential in life;

Infant Toddler Development Center provides free day care for young children from low-income families;

VCHC Study Lounge, an academic focused after school program that focuses on providing academic assistance to students from ages 6 -17 who reside in VCHC buildings and in the surrounding community;

YouthBuild helps at-risk youth earn a high school degree and connect to gainful employment, particularly in the construction and burgeoning "green" industries;

Venice High Teen Court provides an alternative to the juvenile justice system for young people;

HandyWorker provides free minor home repairs for low-income elderly and disabled homeowners; and

Westside Repair and Painting Services (WRAPS) provides quality, timely and affordable home repair services to Los Angeles residents and property managers.

Venice Community Housing Corporation is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization, EIN # 95-4200761.