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Community Resource Fair Provides Essential Services

Release Date: 6-Oct-09
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The Housing Authority of the City of Los Angeles (HACLA) participated in a Community Resource Fair on October 3 in South LA. The event was organized by the city's Education, Youth and Families Department. The community gathered at Gompers Middle school to take advantage of the free resources; youth received homework help, tutoring and counseling resource information, adults were provided with information about immigration, domestic violence, ...
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Providing homes for the Homeless

Release Date: 29-Sep-09
Author or Contact: Sone Davayan
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The grand opening of the New Carver Apartments on September 16 in downtown Los Angles means 92 formerly homeless individuals now have a place to live. The Housing Authority of the City of Los Angeles partnered with the Skid Row Housing Trust on the project and will provide rental subsidy to 92 tenants of the New Carver Apartments through the Project-Based Voucher (PBV) program. The Skid Row Housing Trust will be providing on-site ...
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New School Opens in East L.A.

Release Date: 25-Sep-09
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Boyle Heights - Los Angeles City Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa, LAUSD Board President Monica Garcia, Councilmember Jose Huizar and special guests, including HACLA President and CEO Rudolf C. Montiel took part in a ribbon cutting cermony for the Felicitas and Gonzalo Mendez Learning Center (Mendez LC) on September 23. The campus consists of two schools - Engineering & Technology and Math & Science. "This is an exciting time for the families of ...
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HACLA Wins National Award for Water Conservation Program

Release Date: 18-Sep-09
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The Housing Authority of the City of Los Angeles continues to explore new ways and options to help our environment and save natural resources. The agency’s Water Conservation effort was recognized with an Award of Excellence by the National Association of Housing and Redevelopment Officials (NAHRO). Before a drought was declared in California, the Housing Authority launched a water conservation campaign which included resident education, ...
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HACLA CEO, Mayor Villaraigosa join Summer Night Lights' End of Summer Celebration

Release Date: 8-Sep-09
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The Housing Authority of the City of Los Angeles (HACLA) hosted the Mayor's innovative gang reduction program at four of its public housing development sites. More than 600 youth at Ramona Gardens, Nickerson Gardens, Imperial Courts and Jordan Downs took part in various activities throughout the nine-week program. Below is the Press Release by the Mayor's Office. All-day event brings together youth from all 16 ...
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L.A. Mayor, Actress Tatyana Ali and World Wrestling Entertainment Participate in Nickerson Gardens Mural Project Dedication

Release Date: 1-Sep-09
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Nickerson Gardens public housing development was chosen as one of three host sites in Los Angeles for a mural project by the World Wrestling Entertainment Incorporated (WWE). Los Angeles Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa was on hand to help with the mural dedication ceremony. He was joined by more than 100 youth participating in the city’s summer job program. WWE wanted to find a creative way to give back to the community, according to ...
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Jordan Downs Redevelopment: Mayor Villaraigosa and Congresswoman Waters join the Jordan Downs community in their 4th meeting

Release Date: 24-Aug-09
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Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa and Congresswoman Maxine Waters commended Jordan Downs residents and HACLA for their hard work during the fourth community meeting on Saturday, August 22nd. The Recreation Center reached its full capacity, attracting more residents than before, indicating the growing interest and desire in the community to participate in the process. The Mayor and Congresswoman reiterated their support for the redevelopment and noted ...
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Helping improve Reading Skills among Public Housing Youth

Release Date: 21-Aug-09
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Estrada Courts Resident Management Corporation (RMC) held its First Annual Back to School Book Fair at the Estrada Courts Community Center on August 19. The Housing Authority of the City of Los Angeles contributed 450 books thanks to donations from employees. The employees of the law firm Nixon Peabody also donated about 500 books. “Many of us are privileged to have resources and this is a great opportunity to give back to the community. ...
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Mayor Visits Youth at Imperial Courts

Release Date: 14-Aug-09
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Watts - The City’s anti-gang reduction program, ‘Summer Night Lights’ (SNL) is in full swing. Thursday night, Los Angeles Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa spent time with youth participants at Imperial Courts public housing development. The WNBA team, LA Sparks was also part of the night’s activities, volunteering there time and services to give participants a one-on-one lesson. The mayor talked with youth participants playing basketball at the ...
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HACLA Partners to Help House Emancipated Foster Youth

Release Date: 14-Aug-09
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August 13, 2009 North Hills – Housing Authority President & CEO, Rudolf C. Montiel, took part in the grand opening of the Rayen Apartments Thursday morning. The building has 48 units and houses 116 residents, most whom are formerly homeless emancipated foster youth. The Housing Authority of the City of Los Angeles (HACLA) provided Project Based Section 8 vouchers for all 48 affordable units at Rayen Apartments. Tenants will pay up to ...
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NFL player Chris Draft inspires youth at Mar Vista Gardens

Release Date: 24-Jul-09
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Thirty youth who were participating in a financial literacy training class at Mar Vista Gardens public housing development got a big surprise Thursday morning; Chris Draft, linebacker for the St. Louis Ram’s stopped by and spent more than an hour with them talking to the students about various topics, including how making the right choices in life will lead to success. Chris Draft, a native of ...
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U.S. Attorney General Visits Nickerson Gardens

Release Date: 21-Jul-09
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U.S. Attorney General Eric Holder visited Nickerson Gardens housing development on Thursday, July 16, 2009 to see first-hand how a successful anti-gang program in Watts is helping youth stay away from gang activity during the summer months. He met with the community, the Watts Gang Task Force (WGTF) and toured the facilities and observed various youth activities. While surveying the grounds, he briefly stopped to watch a basketball game, ...
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Housing Authority teams up with Nike to build skate parks

Release Date: 20-Jul-09
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The Housing Authority is pleased to announce the opening of two new skate parks at two public housing developments in Watts. The project was made possible by the Mayor’s office, the Department of Recreation and Parks, the Housing Authority of the City of Los Angeles (HACLA), Nike and non-profit organization LA84 Foundation. The HACLA and Nike provided funds for the project. The projects were completed and unveiled in conjunction ...
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Jordan Downs Residents Choosing Housing Models

Release Date: 14-Jul-09
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The Jordan Downs Recreation Center served as the meeting place for the Jordan Downs Redevelopment planning meetings. Residents, Housing Authority staff, stakeholders and the Master Planning Consultants held their third meeting on July 11. After introductions, status updates and a report on the existing conditions of Jordan Downs, the residents broke into groups to discuss housing models they would like to see built. Drawing from the ...
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Pico Gardens Residents start the summer with their Summer School Readiness Fair

Release Date: 13-Jul-09
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Pico Gardens held its first Annual Summer School Readiness Fair. The fair incorporated health and job elements, fun activities for children, food, music and raffles. Commissioner Maria Del Angel was instrumental in putting the event together. She has helped organize similar events at Ramona Gardens and Estrada Courts. “They [Pico Gardens residents] haven’t had a big event like this, and everybody deserves this. You see the kids’ faces when ...
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U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development’s L.A. Hub Director visits HACLA

Release Date: 13-Jul-09
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Kelly Boyer, HUD Multi-family L.A. Hub Office Director, along with her staff visited the agency for a meet-and-greet with L.A. LOMOD staff on the morning of July 13. L.A. LOMOD Incorporated, a subsidiary of HACLA, administers thousands of project-based affordable housing units across ten Southern California counties. LOMOD’s staff of fourteen along with other Housing Authority management team and employees welcomed Ms. Boyer and her team.  ...
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Water Conservation Rules

Release Date: 30-Jun-09
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Effective June 1st, residents in the city of Los Angeles are required to follow new water use rules; all residents must cut water use by 15% or risk a 44% price hike on their utility bills. Watering lawns with a hose is only allowed from 4 PM to 9 AM for 10 minutes. The new water conservation ordinance is in response to the Metropolitan Water District’s reduced water supply to Los Angeles in the midst of a three year State-wide drought.  ...
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Mayor Kicks Off Anti-Gang Program at Imperial Courts - "Summer Night Lights"

Release Date: 30-Jun-09
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Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa on Monday kicked off the second year of “Summer Night Lights” (SNL) – a successful anti-gang program credited for reducing crime as much as by 17% in participating neighborhoods during its first year in 2008. Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa was joined by LAPD Chief William Bratton, Councilmember Herb Wesson, USC Football Coach Pete Carroll, city officials and community leaders to kick off the second year of the ...
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Mar Vista Gardens Prepares Youth to Enter Workforce

Release Date: 26-Jun-09
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As part of the Mayor's Day of Service on Saturday, June 27th, the Housing Authority of the City of Los Angeles (HACLA) is helping young adults gain necessary skills to find employment. Raymond Monje, HACLA's Senior Case Manager, and other staff at the Mar Vista Community Center spent the day with individuals from 18-24; helping them write a resume, performing mock job interviews, talking to them about appropriate work attire, teaching them ...
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Protecting Tenants at Foreclosure Act of 2009

Release Date: 9-Jun-09
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The Helping Families Save Their Homes Act of 2009 signed into law on Wednesday, May 20th, 2009 (Pub. L. 111–22) provides a 90-day notice requirement and additional protections for tenants in foreclosed properties. Below you will find the major provisions outlined under Title VII, Protecting Tenants at Foreclosure Act of 2009. - During the term of the lease, the tenant has a right to remain in the unit and cannot be evicted, except for ...
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