Enterprise Rose Fellow Brita Carlson and Housing Director Tara Barauskas were presenters at the Net Positive Conference held in San Diego in February of 2016. Along with John Mimms of Community Corporation of Santa Monica (CCSM), and Tim Kohut of Green Dinosaur, they led a session presenting their experiences in moving toward net positive … Continue reading Brita Carlson and Tara Barauskas Presenters at Net Positive Conference
Lorena Plaza Update
English / Español Thank you for your interest in Lorena Plaza! Please check back regularly for meeting updates, start of construction, Request for Proposals for art components, and application workshops. News On July 22, 2015, the Boyle Heights Neighborhood Council voted 15-1 to support A Community of Friend’s (ACOF) Lorena Plaza project. Lorena Plaza is … Continue reading Lorena Plaza Update
Bisnow Covers CEO Gallo and Board Member Luong on Homelessness in LA
Los Angeles Bisnow, a publication for the commercial real estate community, featured an interview with ACOF CEO Dora Gallo and Board Member Thuong Luong entitled “Why This Developer Says The Real Estate Community Needs to Pay More Attention to Homelessness.” Laurus Corporation VP Luong shared her commitment to ACOF’s mission and her belief that the real estate … Continue reading Bisnow Covers CEO Gallo and Board Member Luong on Homelessness in LA
Arlington Square Groundbreaking
A Community of Friends gathered on Wednesday, November 9th, to break ground on an exciting new project. CEO Dora Gallo was joined by elected officials: Mark Ridley-Thomas, L.A. County Supervisor, 2nd District; Herb Wesson, L.A. City Council President; Assemblymember Sebastian Ridley-Thomas; financial supporters: Rushmore Cervantes (LA Housing & Community Investment Department), Carlos Van Natter (Housing Authority of the City of … Continue reading Arlington Square Groundbreaking
Help-Portrait Amazing Day of Giving
Over 160 tenants and their family members were photographed by the talented and generous all-volunteer Help-Portrait Crew for the global day of portrait giving. The team of photographers, make-up artists, and hair stylists used their skills to create memorable individual and group portraits for appreciative ACOF tenants. As of December 11, Help-Portrait reported that 9557 portraits were given worldwide … Continue reading Help-Portrait Amazing Day of Giving
Help-Portrait Behind The Scenes Video
For an inspiring look at the Help-Portrait Los Angeles Crew in action, click the link above! You will see the joy and excitement of the tenants along with the talent and generosity of the photographers, make-up artists and hair stylists. It was a magical day! If you would like to volunteer with A Community of … Continue reading Help-Portrait Behind The Scenes Video
Support Ending Homelessness
By Dora Leong Gallo, CEO Several months ago, the results of the 2015 Homeless Count were made public, confirming what we in the homeless provider community already knew – homelessness in the Los Angeles area had increased. More shockingly, the percentage of encampments had increased by 85%. The physical manifestation of homelessness was now visible … Continue reading Support Ending Homelessness
Time For A Change
Robert Jones sat on a bench outside the courtroom, waiting to hear if he was going back to prison for the seventh time. But that day, on that bench, Robert heard a call from deep inside. He felt a desire to try the one thing he had never tried before — to believe in himself … Continue reading Time For A Change
What is Giving Tuesday?
We have a day for giving thanks. We have two for getting deals – Black Friday and Cyber Monday. Now, we have #GivingTuesday, a global day dedicated to giving back. On Tuesday, December 1, 2015, charities, families, businesses, community centers, and students around the world will come together for one common purpose: to celebrate generosity … Continue reading What is Giving Tuesday?
Three More Communities on the Way
We’re breaking ground on these buildings in December & January! Arlington Square will be a 100% special needs community targeting individuals who are homeless and living with mental illness. Of the 47 units, 35% will be for veterans who are homeless and disabled and 10 units will be for people living with HIV/AIDS. Arlington … Continue reading Three More Communities on the Way