Brita Carlson and Tara Barauskas Presenters at Net Positive Conference


  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