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 1,300 individuals each year
Housing
VCH currently owns and operates 346 units of affordable and supportive housing in 19 properties, serving over 640 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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640+
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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Celebrating 55 Years of Dedication: Honoring Chela, Clarence, and Lupe
At Venice Community Housing, our people are at the heart of our work. This year, At Venice Community Housing, our people are at the heart of our work. This year, we’re celebrating three longtime team members whose years of dedication, growth, and commitment to our community add up to an incredible 55 years with VCH.…
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Sankofa Place Breaks Ground
We recently celebrated the groundbreaking of Sankofa Place at Centinela in Inglewood! Developed in partnership with the Social Justice Learning Institute, Linc Housing, and Venice Community Housing, Sankofa Place will bring 120 affordable homes to the community and serve as the new permanent headquarters and cultural center for SJLI, with an expected completion of fall…