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.

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.

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

The higher rate of homelessness among men may be attributed to a number of reasons: unemployment, limited social support networks, and issues regarding mental health and substance abuse, for example.

USC Viterbi students who tour the Village are tasked to come up with ideas for improvements in the center — and ways to add to the lives of those who live there.

On February 15, 2023, the Weingart Center hosted a special ribbon-cutting ceremony for the grand opening of 11010 smB, its newest permanent supportive housing development for seniors and senior Veterans.

On Friday, January 13, 2023, the Weingart Center welcomed Los Angeles Mayor, Karen Bass, as she toured Skid Row, the Weingart Center, and Weingart Towers, which are currently under construction.

Confused by the various housing solutions out there? Don’t worry. This short article will explain the 4 main types of housing solutions and how the Weingart Center goes beyond emergency shelter.

In this 12/12/2022 podcast episode of KNX News On Demand, Weingart Center President & CEO, Senator Kevin Murray (ret), offers great insight into the State of Emergency that newly-appointed L.A. Mayor, Karen Bass, declared on her first day in office.

Nelson is 64 years old and was homeless for ten years—his car was his home. According to Nelson, he became homeless because he was unable to afford rent.

Join Weingart Center President and CEO, Senator Kevin Murray (ret), along with members of the Weingart Executive Team and Board of Directors, and 200+ participants as we raise funds for critical Weingart Center programs and services during Southern California’s most talked-about virtual fundraiser — the Weingart Virtual Gala 2022 sponsored by U.S. Bank.

In CCA’s study, Weingart Towers, the Weingart Center Association’s newest housing development in Skid Row, DTLA, was prominently featured as a model example of how to build affordable housing at scale to Meet L.A.’s needs.

The Weingart Access Center serves as a starting point for many L.A. residents who are experiencing homeless and wish to rebuild their lives.

The Weingart Center is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit agency that provides homeless individuals with the basic tools necessary to stabilize their lives, secure income, and find permanent housing.

Weingart Center President & CEO, Senator Kevin Murray (Ret), sits down with Tom Dioro, writer, producer and host of The Modern Architect radio show and podcast on KZSU Stanford 90.1 FM for a great episode of The Modern Built Environment Podcast for Swinerton.

The Hilda L. Solis Care First Village provides a home for unsheltered residents of Los Angeles and serves as a stepping stone through housing, wellness, employment.

Hear from Weingart Center President and CEO, Senator Kevin Murray (Ret) along with other LABC members and leaders as they discuss the 2021 LABC Institute Homelessness Survey.