On September 20th, Weingart Tower residents showcased their creativity during our first-ever WeingART WORKs event!

Our supportive housing programs have art and music rooms. Here’s why.

This post explores four key approaches: shelters, interim housing, permanent supportive housing, and affordable housing, each playing a unique role in tackling the pressing issue of homelessness.

We were so glad to have everyone join us in celebrating the grand opening of Weingart Tower 1.

Skid Row doesn’t technically meet the criteria of a Los Angeles food desert. Here’s why.

The love and support from pets provides joy to people. They’re welcome at our interim and permanent supportive housing sites.

On April 1, 2024, the Weingart Center hosted its 28th Annual Weingart Golf Classic fundraiser at Sherwood Country Club in Thousand Oaks, CA, The event was sponsored by City National Bank and presented by U.S. Bank. With more than 200 supporters in attendance, the Weingart Center raised significant funds to support its comprehensive programs and services, each designed to support those experiencing homelessness in the greater Los Angeles area.

This year, we’re privileged to honor William A. Witte, Chairman and CEO of Related California. Mr. Witte has dedicated his career to addressing affordable housing and homelessness.

Reunification services can lead to a vital support system for anyone experiencing homelessness.

Even though Black or African-American individuals make up only 8% of the broader demographic of Los Angeles County, fully one-third of people experiencing homelessness represent that demographic. While homelessness is an issue that can affect anyone, it’s deeply intertwined with issues race, posing unique challenges for Black communities.

In everything we do — from programming to architecture — serving our residents is our focus.

For the unhoused in Los Angeles, there’s a risk of hypothermia.

Over the past month, we hosted Councilwoman Katy Yaroslavsky on Veteran’s Day, Art Day, and a Thanksgiving feast. Each of these events showcased the community being built. Here at 11010 smB, we serve seniors and senior Veterans in our permanent supportive housing.

Giving Tuesday serves as a powerful symbol of radical generosity—a reminder to leverage our time, resources, and finances to create a more compassionate world.

As this new cashless society emerges, people experiencing homelessness are at risk of being left behind. Simply put, there is a reliance on cash for people experiencing homelessness. Take that away and the homelessness problem might get even bigger.

Domestic violence and abuse play a major role in California’s homelessness.

On October 12, 2023, the Weingart Center hosted a special groundbreaking ceremony for 600 San Pedro, its newest permanent supportive housing development located in downtown Los Angeles.

The struggle of those who identify as LGBTQAI+ (Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer/Questioning, Asexual, Intersex, and other diverse sexual orientations and gender identities) persists even on the streets while trying to obtain secure housing. 

In California, there are nearly 2.7 million people without legal status, which can disqualify people from government help despite their needs.