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.
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VCH impacts the lives of over 1,300 individuals each year
Housing
VCH currently owns and operates 330 units of affordable and supportive housing in 18 properties, serving over 570 residents. The organization also has 380+ 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
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570+
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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Welcoming Our New Senior Director of Development & Communications
Meet Ian Nevarez, our Senior Director of Development & Communications! Ian brings nearly 20 years of experience in affordable housing and the nonprofit sector, leading fundraising, communications, grant strategy, and community engagement efforts that help organizations expand their impact. His passion for this work began with the understanding that growing up in a stable home…
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Congratulations to Our Newest Westside Youth Academy Graduates
Congratulations to our newest Westside Youth Academy graduates, Jamie and Stephanie! We are so proud to celebrate this exciting milestone and all of the hard work, determination, and growth that brought them here. Westside Youth Academy supports transition-aged youth in earning their high school diploma or equivalent while also providing individualized support, job readiness training, and pathways to continued education and employment. We…