Creating strong and inclusive communities
Venice Community Housing believes we must challenge root causes of housing injustice and homelessness and actively confront all forms of racism in order to ensure equitable communities with access to healthy, safe, and affordable homes for all.
VCH impacts the lives of over 1,200 individuals each year
Housing
VCH currently owns and operates 346 units of affordable and supportive housing in 20 properties and operates an additional 28 units of short-term housing for families and transition-aged youth experiencing homelessness. The organization also has 500+ homes in its predevelopment pipeline.
Programs
VCH provides trauma-informed resources and supports that help our tenants and program participants secure and maintain housing, improve health, enhance education, and thrive in their communities.
VCH also offers a range of academic, employment, and leadership development opportunities to children and youth ages 6-24.
Advocacy
In order to ensure lasting impact, VCH recognizes the necessity to impact public policy and focus on systemic change. To that end, we participate in a wide range of advocacy issues that align with our mission. VCH has built on our long-established presence in Venice and commitment to serving the interests of low income people to advocate for local, state and federal policies that sustain vibrant and diverse communities.
Our Impact
See the difference we can make with your support.
600+
residents were housed with VCH and received supportive services that helped achieve a 99% housing stability rate.
380+
homes are in predevelopment or
under construction.
40+
elementary students accessed free after-school programming and academic summer camp.
“What they’re doing is a beautiful thing, and I hope they reach everybody who’s willing to work with them…It’s all like an interwoven net that catches you and prevents you from ever going back out there again.”
—Kathy, VCH Tenant
From the blog
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Updates on the Venice Dell Community: Finding a way forward.
Background The Venice Dell Community is an affordable housing project that aims to provide 120 units and small-scale mixed-use retail space at 200 N. Venice Blvd. on a city-owned, 196-space public parking lot. The new development would provide 100% deed-restricted affordable apartment homes, while maintaining public beach parking spaces within a new parking garage. It…
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From Your Friends at VCH: June 2025
Dear Friends, June is a time of celebration, reflection, and recommitment. Pride Month honors the strength, joy, and resistance of LGBTQ+ communities, many of whom have long been at the forefront of movements for justice and equity. At Venice Community Housing, we recognize that our mission to build inclusive and equitable communities is deeply intertwined…