Welcome to the 2021 Summer Edition of Weingart News, a quarterly newsletter.
The Weingart Center is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit agency located in Downtown Los Angeles and provides homeless individuals with the basic tools necessary to 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.
As one of the best comprehensive human services organizations in the western United States, we are committed to establishing a world in which all people have and maintain a high-quality productive life.
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Weingart Virtual Gala 2021
Join us on October 23, 2021, for Southern California's most talked-about virtual fundraiser to address homelessness--the Weingart Virtual Gala 2021, sponsored by US Bank.
Celebrity Chef Wolfgang Puck has put together a highly entertaining interactive cooking demo. Chef Puck will first prep and package your meal kit at his test kitchen in Beverly Hills, then deliver your kit to your home where you will cook your meal kit items right alongside him via a fun-filled Zoom conference. Don't worry, he'll walk you through the entire cooking process. (And yes, he'll have you laughing the entire time.) Meal Kits include appetizers, main entrees, desserts, cocktails, and more. Vegetarian options are available upon request.
Special Musical Entertainment is provided by 2018 GRAMMY™ Award-winning singer-songwriter, touring musician, and philanthropist, Lisa Loeb.
The night's event will be emceed by the hilarious Billy Harris, the cocktail demo will be provided by Charlotte Voisey, and our special honorees are Bob and Carol Levey.
Numerous sponsorship opportunities are available.
Ready to register? Need more details?
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25th Annual Weingart Golf Classic |
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The 25th Annual Weingart Golf Classic sponsored by City National Bank was held on May 10, 2021, at Sherwood Country Club in beautiful Thousand Oaks, CA. This milestone event brought together 122 golfers from all over Southern California for a day of golfing fun.
The Weingart Center grossed $320,000+ from this special fundraising event, which will support various Weingart Center programs and services.
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Robert Jernigan, Senior Vice President of Clayco, was onsite to receive the Weingart Center's Champions of Change award for his experience and leadership in helping create affordable and community-driven housing and design.
We'd like to thank all of our golfers, vendors, sponsors, and especially City National Bank for being our Title Sponsor again this year. Without all of you, this simply would not have been possible.
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AHF Healthy Housing
Swinerton Foundation
Johnny Carson Foundation
Deluxe
Andersen
Amblin Partners
DeWitt Stern
JP Morgan
Pivotal
Keiser Permanente Orange County
AXIS/GFA
Iron Mountain Entertainment
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Entertainment Partners
Comerica
Al Plamman
Best Contracting
Akin Gump
AMJ Construction Management
Gallagher
Dickerson Insurance Services
DMS Facility Services
Pacific Title Archives
Citizens Bank
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Bapko Metal
bergelectric
CNM LLP
GardaWorld
Chrysalis
Continuum
NFP
Enterprise
KAYO
GPL
Dolby
Scott Lange
Emerald Isle Golf Course
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Finding it difficult to solidify a stable foundation after his release from incarceration in 2017, Ime fell into homelessness. "Being on parole was a major barrier for me," he states.
In 2018, Ime contacted the Weingart Center seeking Crisis Housing services, completing the program in 2019.
In 2020, Ime received additional Crisis Housing services and enrolled in the Weingart Center's Open Door program.
One of Ime's goals after getting off parole was to obtain permanent housing. He states, "permanent housing was necessary for me to gain stability and reconnect with my family."
Working closely with his case manager, Ime remained focused on fulfilling another goal in his housing/stability plan: obtaining employment. He received a certificate of completion for OSHA 40-Hour HAZWOPER training, a course designed to train employees on proper cleanup operations, emergency response operations, and the storage, disposal, and treatment of hazardous substances.
In April of 2020, Ime successfully transitioned into permanent housing while receiving residential and non-residential services through the Weingart Center and outside agencies such as People Concern, JWCH Clinic, and others. After the delivery of his home furnishings, provided through the Skid Row Move-In Assistance Program, Ime shared his appreciation. "I am overwhelmed by how much I received. I was not expecting so much," he states.
Gratified with the services he received through the Weingart Center, Ime sent a personal email to his Case Manager, the Program Supervisor, and the Open Door Program Manager thanking them for their support.
Believing his own success in overcoming homelessness can help others, Ime advises, "Don't give up."
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Sammy was forced back to living on the streets of Downtown L.A. after being discharged from a facility where he no longer met the mental health requirements of that program.
In April 2021, Sammy arrived at the Hilda L. Solis Care First Village, operated by the Weingart Center.
When he arrived at the facility, Sammy expressed his gratitude along with the desire to have his ADA service animal. Once Sammy was able to obtain his ADA dog, he expressed feeling more optimistic as the service animal, "helps increase my mobility and helps widen my social circle," Sammy states. "More than anything, I feel more independent and have a heightened sense of individualism."
Sammy is working on a housing plan that includes sensitivities to persons with different needs and accessibility. Sammy is also attending graduate-level classes that specialize in communication with individuals with hearing impairment.
Although Sammy has not obtained permanent housing yet, his journey is proving successful.
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Groundbreaking
11010 SMB
The Weingart Center is proud to announce a special groundbreaking ceremony for our new Permanent Supportive Housing Development, 11010 SMB. This special event will take place on July 6, 2021.
This 51-unit, 5-story development will provide housing and supportive services for Seniors and Senior Veterans experiencing homelessness. The development will include 50 affordable studio units, 1 management unit, a rooftop deck, pet-friendly, and an artful, modern design.
Comprehensive wraparound services are provided.
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On the Horizon
Weingart Tower 1A
- 19-story high-rise
- 228 affordable studio units
- 47 affordable one-bedroom units
- 3 one-bedroom management units
Comprehensive wraparound services provided.
Target: People experiencing homelessness.
Construction: Slated to begin in Summer 2021.
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INTERIM HOUSING OPPORTUNITIES |
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The Weingart Center is proud to include these great interim housing facilities in its growing list of housing opportunities for people experiencing homelessness. |
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Beacon
Owned and operated by the Weingart Center, the Beacon is a 91-bed interim housing facility designed for men and women to help break the cycle of homelessness. Services include case management, job preparedness, medical and mental health services, substance abuse treatment, anger management classes, 3 meals a day, and pets are allowed. This project is located at 1710 7th Street.
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Hilda L. Solis Care First Village
Operated by the Weingart Center, the Hilda L. Solis Care First Village is a 60,000-square-foot build using prefabricated modular units to create 232 interim housing units. Services include housing placement, three meals a day, case management, mental health services, and substance abuse support. This project opened in April 2021 and is located at 1060 N Vignes Street.
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Gardner Street Women's Bridge Housing Center
Previously a shuttered city-owned library, the Gardner Street Women's Bridge Housing Center provides shelter and comfort to thirty women experiencing homelessness. The Center features a kitchen, garden, terrace, and dining area. The Weingart Center provides wraparound programs and services, which center around health, well-being, and life skills, and include Licensed Clinical Social Workers and an all-female staff. This project is located at 1403 N Gardner Street.
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A Bridge Home: Civic Center
ABH Civic Center is a temporary housing model that aims to quickly bring those experiencing homelessness off the streets while providing housing along with on-site services such as 24/7 security, case management, mental and medical care, substance abuse treatment, and more. Operated by the Weingart Center, ABH Civic Center allows homeless Angelenos refuge until they can be connected with permanent housing. This project is located at 310 N. Main Street.
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Dear friends,
Summer means a lot of things to a lot of people. For some, it means warm weather, vacations, and numerous trips to the beach. But for those experiencing homelessness, summer can be particularly harsh. High temperatures can cause a myriad of health issues, not only for people experiencing homelessness but their pets as well.
After the loosening of year-long COVID restrictions, we are all anxious to get back into the swing of things and begin enjoying everything summer has to offer. But as you know, the homeless crisis in Southern California has only grown in the past year due, in part, to the increased loss of income and housing for thousands across our great state.
There has never been a better time to help the Weingart Center fulfill its mission of providing the basic tools necessary to help someone stabilize their life, secure income, and find permanent housing. The Weingart Center offers many programs and services that are designed to empower, transform, and break the cycle of homelessness for thousands in the greater Los Angeles area.
Your tax-deductible donation helps the Weingart Center provide direct services to more than 44,000 economically disadvantaged individuals this year.
Thank you for your continued support, and may you have an incredible summer!
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Have you ever thought about what it’s like for someone transitioning out of homelessness? Even with a new permanent home, many still need everyday essentials such as bedding, cookware, bath towels, and more. These everyday essentials can prove difficult to acquire by someone with very limited income.
Now, you can easily help someone exiting homelessness begin a new chapter in their life by purchasing one or more Weingart Center Bundles. Each bundle is full of high-quality everyday essentials, packaged and delivered directly to the Weingart Center for distribution!
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Did you know that you can shop on AmazonSmile for all your 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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The Weingart Center accepts many forms of donations--from monetary donations to donations in the form of personal hygiene products, clothing, pet supplies, and more. We also accept food donations*.
*Not all food donations are accepted. To learn more about what is considered acceptable, visit the link below.
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