For the third consecutive year, Help-Portrait Los Angeles photographed tenants and their families at one of our properties. Twenty photographers, make-up artists, and digital print staff donated their talents on December 2, 2017 to photograph over 100 tenants and their families from several buildings.

The Grand Opening for Arlington Square was held on December 6, 2017 with Council President Herb Wesson, Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti and the Honorable Mark-Ridley Thomas in attendance. Arlington Square is a newly constructed apartment building consisting of 24 studio units, 23 one-bedroom units, and one two-bedroom manager’s unit. Arlington Square is a 100% special … Continue reading Arlington Square Grand Opening

ACOF hosted a dramatic grand opening on November 17 with Mayor Eric Garcetti, L.A. Supervisor Mark Ridley- Thomas, and Council Member Marqueece Harris-Dawson The new 49-unit development was designed to meet the needs of homeless veterans. Silver Star Apartments is the first Zero Net Energy (ZNE) multi- family, affordable housing project in Los Angeles. We … Continue reading Silver Star Apartments Grand Opening

In December, Judely Cruz Castaneda traveled to Washington, DC to participate in NeighborWorks America’s training and to accept an award on behalf of A Community of Friends. We were recognized for our commitment to being a Green Organization, which means that the entire organization strives to be green and sustainable in our operations, buildings, and … Continue reading A Community of Friends Earns NeighborWorks Green Award

On Saturday, December 3, 2016, the future site of Huntington Square Apartments transformed into a place of a celebration and community during Saturday @ the Square. Hosted by A Community of Friends, with the help of a Collaborative Action grant from Enterprise, the event brought together community members to share in their vision for the … Continue reading Saturday @ the Square

By Dora Leong Gallo, CEO Earlier this year, both the City and County of Los Angeles adopted plans to end homelessness in their respective jurisdictions. Filled with strategic priorities and requests for departmental cooperation, the plans gave all of us who care hope – that finally, homelessness was a priority for our elected leaders. The … Continue reading CEO Comment on Proposition HHH for November Ballot

Tenants share their trials , triumphs and thanks; Donors express their commitment and passion for our mission. At A Community of Friends, we are caring and compassionate, delivering services that address the mental and physical needs of our tenants. But you don’t have to take our word for it! We asked tenants and key donors … Continue reading Video: In Their Own Words

Drawing on Experience, Building on Success Arlington Square –The shear wall framing is being completed at Arlington Square this month and the preliminary drywall will be going up next. Arlington Square broke ground on November 9th and Assistant Project Manager Daisy Miguel reports that construction is currently 31% complete. Beverly Terrace – Senior Project Manager … Continue reading Cedar Springs Grand Opening and Our New Construction

We are pleased to introduce two exciting volunteer programs at A Community of Friends. Assistant Director of Services James Ramirez established a partnership with the USC School of Social Work for up to seven (7) students to complete their mandatory field practicum of 1000 hours by working with tenants at our properties. The students gain … Continue reading Americorps VISTA and USC Volunteers

A Community of Friends’ Mission Inspires Award of Several Grants Recently, we received three grants from the Federal Home Loan Bank Affordable Housing Program (FHLB AHP) for construction costs on Oasis Senior Villas ($780,000), Liberty Lane ($1,060,000), and Huntington Square ($540,000). These projects will all break ground soon. Kudos to the Housing Department staff. Not … Continue reading Grants Aid A Community of Friends