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Welcome to the December 2022 Edition of Weingart News, a quarterly newsletter.
The Weingart Center is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit agency that provides individuals experiencing homelessness with essential tools that help stabilize their lives, secure income, and find permanent housing.
Our mission is to empower and transform lives by delivering innovative solutions to break the cycle of homelessness.
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626,454
Number of meals served.
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4,370
Number of clients enrolled in one or more of our programs.
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10,518
Number of clients provided with mental health services.
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The 26th Annual Weingart Golf Classic not only exceeded our fundraising goals, but we also had more golfers participate than any previous year, and notably, more female golfers than ever before.
The event took place at Sherwood Country Club in Thousand Oaks, CA, and was sponsored by City National Bank. Participants won prizes for the longest drive, closest to the pin, low net, and more.
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CHAMPIONS OF CHANGE
Award Recipient
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During the event, the Weingart Center was proud to present the Champions of Change Award to longtime Weingart board member, Al Plamann, President of Plamann & Associates, LLC.
The Champions of Change Award recognized Mr. Plamann for his efforts in helping Weingart reduce homelessness through the development of affordable, interim, and permanent supportive housing in Los Angeles.
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Proceeds from the 26th Annual Weingart Golf classic benefited Weingart Center programs and services. | |
The 2022 Weingart Virtual Gala fundraiser sponsored by U.S. Bank, was a perfect balance of fun, food, and philanthropy. This fun-filled event combined cocktails, great musical entertainment, exciting auction items, and more. | |
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HEADLINER
Headlining the gala was world-renowned celebrity chef, Nancy Silverton, who walked participants through a special interactive Zoom cooking demo.
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SPECIAL HONOREE
We celebrated the many community-focused and philanthropic efforts of our Special Honoree and long-time supporter, Jill McCullough of U.S. Bank.
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MUSICAL ENTERTAINMENT
Musician, songwriter, and vocal-powerhouse, Maggie Rose, kept the night rolling with an eclectic blend of Rock, Soul, Funk, and R&B.
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Proceeds from the 2022 Weingart Virtual Gala benefited Weingart Center programs and services. | |
The 27th Annual Weingart Golf Classic is scheduled for April 3, 2023. Online registration is not yet available, but you can click on the Get Notified button below, provide your name and email address, and we will notify you when registration goes live. | |
Mark your calendars for the FREE Howliday Clinic and Fair for Pets of People Experiencing Homelessness on Saturday, December 10, 2022, from 10 AM to 2 PM in the Weingart Center parking lot. Have questions? Email: [email protected]. | |
In 2022, the Weingart Center added five new facilities✓ to its ever-growing portfolio of affordable, interim, and permanent supportive housing solutions. | |
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General
Affordable Housing
303 units
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The Alveare✓
303 units
* in development
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Permanent Supportive Housing
1,030 units
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The Weingart Beacon
91 units
* in development
Weingart Tower (1A)
278 units
* under constuction
Weingart Tower (1B)
104 units
* in development
11010 smB
51 units
* under constuction
The Weingart Willows✓
52 units
* in development
The Weingart Greenleaf✓
101 units
* in development
600 San Pedro
301 units
* in development
7024 Broadway
52 units
* in development
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Interim
Housing
1,187 units/beds
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Weingart Center
(main campus)
610 beds
Homekey Norwalk✓
53 beds
ABH: Civic Center
99 beds
Gardner Street Women's Bridge Housing
30 beds
The Weingart Beacon
91 units
Hilda L. Solis Care First Village
232 units
Schrader✓
72 beds
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2022 was a remarkable year for the Weingart Center as it marked the first phase of construction on Weingart Towers.
Weingart Towers are part of a multi-phase approach that Weingart Center is taking to provide permanent supportive housing for individuals experiencing homelessness in Los Angeles County. Residents of these towers will benefit from:
Case Management • Clinical Mental Health Services • Medical Services & Referrals • Access to Job Training & Employment Assistance • Education Services • Dental Services • Much More
Construction of Tower 1 began at 555 S. Crocker Street. This first tower will be a beautiful 278-unit high-rise that reaches 19 stories in height and will be the largest single addition of its kind in L.A.’s history. The tower will feature 228 studio apartments, 47 one-bedroom apartments, and 3 one-bedroom apartments for full-time onsite managers. All units will include furnishings, central heating and air, fully equipped kitchens, and window coverings. And through Weingart Center Association’s commitment to sustainability and eco-friendly design, the tower will achieve, at a minimum, a Green Point Gold Certification.
Tower 2 will be a 12-story building and will offer an additional 104 units of permanent supportive housing: 103 studio units + 1 studio unit for a full-time onsite manager.
Residents of both towers will have access to the following amenities:
Pet-Friendly Living • Career Center • Art Room • Music Room • Lounge • Fitness Center • Computer Lab • Patios • Terraces • Ground-Level Courtyard
#TowerTuesdays
Every Tuesday, the Weingart Center shares weekly time-lapse videos of the construction process, which can be viewed across our social media outlets as well as on our website.
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On November 10, 2022, Los Angeles Rams cheerleaders and the official Rams Mascot, Rampage, visited 11010 smB, the Weingart Center’s newest permanent supportive housing development for seniors and senior Veterans.
Their visit was part of the L.A. Ram’s annual Salute to Service campaign, designed to support service members, veterans, and their families by partnering with organizations that create a positive impact on our nation's heroes.
The Rams Cheer Team enjoyed a tour of 11010 smB and helped pack 50 Welcome Home Kits for clients moving into the new development. Each kit contains household essentials and cleaning supplies provided by the Rams. Pillows were provided by Sleep Number. The Welcome Home Kits will be distributed to new residents during our upcoming ribbon cutting (date TBD).
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11010 smB is a welcomed addition to the Weingart Center's existing portfolio of permanent supportive housing solutions. Located at 11010 Santa Monica Boulevard, the five-story building features:
- 50 studio unit apartments
- Comprehensive wraparound services
- Rooftop deck
- Pet-friendly living
- Artful modern design
Are you curious to see how the modular 11010 smB development was created? Well, you're in luck! We have a special walkthrough video (below) featuring Weingart Center Board Chair, Dave Jones.
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This year, we added two new Success Stories to our video collection. | |
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Meet Willie Young
Through determination and perseverance, Willie found the help he needed at the Weingart Access Center after meeting with our Problem Solving Specialist, LaQuesia.
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Meet Kilgore
During his stay at the Weingart Center, Kilgore received housing assistance and was able to work towards sobriety. Today, Kilgore is seen as a role model by other Weingart clients and staff alike.
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On behalf of Senator Kevin Murray (ret.), our Board of Directors, Executive Leadership team, staff, and the communities we serve, the Weingart Center wishes to thank those who donated to our cause during our recent #GivingTuesday campaign. Your contribution goes a long way toward helping our clients break their cycle of homelessness. |
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AmazonSmile
The holidays are right around the corner. Did you know that you can shop on AmazonSmile for all your holiday shopping needs and help the Weingart Center at the same time?
Simply shop on AmazonSmile and Amazon will donate to the Weingart Center Association at no cost to you.
Your donation helps fund Weingart Center programs and services, which are designed to end the cycle of homelessness for thousands of people in Los Angeles.
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Donate Directly
The Weingart Center accepts many forms of donations--from monetary donations to donations in the form of personal hygiene products, pet supplies, and more.
Click on the button below to learn more about what is considered an acceptable donation.
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