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Providing homes for the Homeless
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Release Date: 29-Sep-09 Author or Contact: Sone Davayan Category: What's New?
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.
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Release Date: 25-Sep-09 Author or Contact: Category: What's New?
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
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Release Date: 18-Sep-09 Author or Contact: Category: What's New?
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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L.A. Mayor, Actress Tatyana Ali and World Wrestling Entertainment Participate in Nickerson Gardens Mural Project Dedication
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Release Date: 1-Sep-09 Author or Contact: Category: What's New?
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
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Release Date: 24-Aug-09 Author or Contact: Category: What's New?
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
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Release Date: 21-Aug-09 Author or Contact: Category: What's New?
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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HACLA Partners to Help House Emancipated Foster Youth
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Release Date: 14-Aug-09 Author or Contact: Category: What's New?
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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Mayor Visits Youth at Imperial Courts
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Release Date: 14-Aug-09 Author or Contact: Category: What's New?
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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NFL player Chris Draft inspires youth at Mar Vista Gardens
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Release Date: 24-Jul-09 Author or Contact: Category: What's New?
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
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Release Date: 21-Jul-09 Author or Contact: Category: What's New?
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
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Release Date: 20-Jul-09 Author or Contact: Category: What's New?
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
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Release Date: 14-Jul-09 Author or Contact: Category: What's New?
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
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Release Date: 13-Jul-09 Author or Contact: Category: What's New?
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
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Release Date: 13-Jul-09 Author or Contact: Category: What's New?
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
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Release Date: 30-Jun-09 Author or Contact: Category: What's New?
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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Digital TV Conversion
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Release Date: 26-May-09 Author or Contact: Category: What's New?
Are you ready for the digital conversion? Don�t be left in the dark � On June 12, television stations in the United States will stop broadcasting on analog airwaves and convert to digital broadcasting. To continue to watch television, you have two options: Use a digital-to-analog converter box. Connect to a subscription service such as cable or satellite TV. For more information, you can call the FCC at ...
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Estrada Courts Residents Celebrate Cinco De Mayo (watch video)
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Release Date: 8-May-09 Author or Contact: Category: What's New?
For the ninth year Estrada Courts residents gathered to celebrate Cinco De Mayo. The residents dressed up in traditional attire and enjoyed food and music. The event also incorporated a health fair and job fair. HACLA President and CEO Rudolf C. Montiel, Commissioners Maria Del Angel, Raymond Mathoda, Margarita Garr and HACLA staff came to celebrate with the community. The tables and tents were decorated in traditional Mexican colors and ...
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Public housing residents celebrate Day of Service with housing authority CEO and Mayor Villaraigosa
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Release Date: 4-May-09 Author or Contact: Category: What's New?
Saturday, May 2 was a big day for Rancho San Pedro residents who volunteered their time for the National Day of Service in the Harbor Area. The public housing development also hosted its first game of the newly created Soccer League. In addition to a series of community projects that were aimed to beautify and strengthen the community, the soccer game for youth at the public housing development was a welcome addition to the day's events. ...
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�We Care� California Resource Fair
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Release Date: 24-Apr-09 Author or Contact: Category: What's New?
In an effort to assist hundreds of low-income families during this difficult economic time, HACLA took part in the �We Care� California Resource Fair on April 24, 2009. More than 900 families and individuals filled the All Peoples Christian Center near downtown Los Angeles. The event provided families with a one-stop service center, allowing them to get access to more than 40 organizations and learn about utility bill discounts, financial ...
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Jordan Downs Residents Building, Creating Their Future (watch video)
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Release Date: 22-Apr-09 Author or Contact: Category: What's New?
Jordan Downs residents, Housing Authority of the City of Los Angeles (HACLA) staff, Master Planning Consultants, Jordan Downs Advisory Committee Members and other stakeholders gathered at the Jordan Downs Recreation center on April 18 for the second community meeting to review the master planning progress. After a brief overview from the consultant team, the residents broke into groups to �build their communities� in a model building capacity ...
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