HACLA

Affirmed Housing Celebrates Grand Opening of New, Supportive Housing Development in Los Angeles

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Wednesday, October 4, 2023

LOS ANGELES, Oct. 04, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Affirmed Housing, a leading provider of affordable housing throughout California, announces the completion of Asante, a new, supportive housing development located at 11001 S. Broadway in Los Angeles.

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  • LOS ANGELES, Oct. 04, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Affirmed Housing, a leading provider of affordable housing throughout California, announces the completion of Asante, a new, supportive housing development located at 11001 S. Broadway in Los Angeles.
  • A celebratory block party with live music and entertainment was held on Sept. 30 to commemorate Asante’s grand opening and included special guests L.A. Mayor Karen Bass and Councilmember Marqueece Harris-Dawson.
  • All of the restricted apartment units are supported by project-based vouchers (PBVs) from the Housing Authority of the City of Los Angeles (HACLA).
  • Construction and permanent loans were provided by Pacific Western Bank and Raymond James contributed to Asante’s tax credit equity.

Vermont Slauson EDC launches the Watts BusinessSource Center

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Thursday, August 10, 2023

LOS ANGELES, Aug. 10, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- This August marks the launch of the Watts BusinessSource Center (Watts BSC), a promising addition in Watts to bolster local economic growth. The Watts BSC is nestled within the Children's Institute at 10200 Success Avenue and supports entrepreneurial empowerment and business acumen of underserved business owners. A collaborative initiative by the Vermont Slauson Economic Development Corporation (VSEDC) and the City of Los Angeles Economic and Workforce Development Department (EWDD), the Watts BSC will provide comprehensive business consulting services including permit support, financial planning, access to funding, and networking opportunities for local entrepreneurs and businesses. 

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  • August 10 from 10:00am- 12:30pm at 10200 Success Avenue, Los Angeles CA
    LOS ANGELES, Aug. 10, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- This August marks the launch of the Watts BusinessSource Center (Watts BSC), a promising addition in Watts to bolster local economic growth.
  • VSEDC President & CEO Quentin Strode says, "The Watts BSC allows local entrepreneurs and small business owners to nurture their potential.
  • From the Watts community, District 35 Senator Steven Bradford, Macedonia CDC, WLCAC, Think Watts, Build Plus, Primestor, Sisters of Watts, Watts Neighborhood Council, Watts Gang Taskforce, Watts Century Latino and other leaders are scheduled to attend.
  • Community members are welcome to join us on August 10th from 10:00 am to 12:30 pm for the official unveiling of the new Watts BusinessSource Center.

THE HOUSING AUTHORITY OF THE CITY OF LOS ANGELES PROVIDES NOTICE OF DATA PRIVACY EVENT

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Saturday, March 11, 2023

LOS ANGELES, March 10, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Housing Authority of the City of Los Angeles ("HACLA") is providing notice of a recent data privacy event that affected personal information related to certain individuals.

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  • LOS ANGELES, March 10, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Housing Authority of the City of Los Angeles ("HACLA") is providing notice of a recent data privacy event that affected personal information related to certain individuals.
  • At this time, there is no evidence of any identity theft or fraud occurring as the result of this incident.
  • The confidentiality, privacy, and security of personal information is one of HACLA's highest priorities and HACLA takes this matter seriously.
  • Individuals may also write to HACLA at Attention: Incident Response, 2600 Wilshire Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90057.

Cal Solar Inc. Partners With HACLA to Promote Hiring of Local YouthBuild Crews

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Monday, February 27, 2023

California Solar Integrators, Inc. (Cal Solar Inc.) has partnered with the Housing Authority of the City of Los Angeles (HACLA) to support the hiring of local Section 3 workers on Related Development’s Rose Hill Courts affordable housing redevelopment project in northeast Los Angeles.

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  • California Solar Integrators, Inc. (Cal Solar Inc.) has partnered with the Housing Authority of the City of Los Angeles (HACLA) to support the hiring of local Section 3 workers on Related Development’s Rose Hill Courts affordable housing redevelopment project in northeast Los Angeles.
  • The project, which will be developed in two phases, will have 330kW of solar PV on the roof to promote sustainability for its 185 new units aimed at housing extremely, very low, and low income families.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20230223006029/en/
    Local crews in Los Angeles working on a solar construction site.
  • In partnership with Cal Solar Inc., 10 members of PVJobs’ local workforce were hired onsite to perform work at the Rose Hill Courts job site.

will.i.am’s i.am/Angel Foundation and WeLink Help Close Digital Divide in Boyle Heights With Zero-cost Ultra-high-speed Wireless Internet

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Wednesday, January 11, 2023

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  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20230111005366/en/
    WeLink announces a partnership with i.am/Angel Foundation and HACLA to provide high-speed internet access to help close the digital divide in communities in Los Angeles.
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    As part of this pilot initiative, WeLink has also installed no-cost internet service at the Boys & Girls Clubhouse within Estrada Courts.
  • Microsoft’s Airband Initiative will provide digital literacy and skills training offerings along with access to affordable computing devices to help residents make the most of their new internet service.
  • That's why we are excited that Microsoft connected us to the i.am/Angel Foundation and WeLink,” said Norma E. Fernandez, CEO of EveryoneOn.

New E-bike Pilot Program "Good2GoBikes Powered by LACI" Launches to Serve Low-Income Residents of Rancho San Pedro

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Friday, November 4, 2022

SAN PEDRO, Calif., Nov. 4, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Los Angeles Cleantech Incubator (LACI) and the Housing Authority of the City of Los Angeles (HACLA), in partnership with Pedal Movement, officially launched a new, first-of-its-kind zero-emission, micro-mobility pilot, making e-bikes and e-cargo bikes available for affordable rental to Rancho San Pedro residents. LACI and HACLA also announced their commitment to extend the successful EV Car Share pilot program at Rancho San Pedro for another year.

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  • LACI and HACLA also announced their commitment to extend the successful EV Car Share pilot program at Rancho San Pedro for another year.
  • "Residents of the Rancho San Pedro community rely heavily on mass transportation, but most of their essential destinations are within 2-3 miles of home.
  • "Good2Go Bikes" is funded by the California' Air Resources Board's Clean Mobility Options (CMO) Voucher program.
  • The Rancho San Pedro community is adjacent to the Port of Long Beach and is burdened with some of the dirtiest air in Southern California.

Los Angeles Cleantech Incubator Launches First in Nation Cleantech Loan Fund to Accelerate Equitable Climate Action

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Wednesday, June 8, 2022

The Los Angeles Cleantech Incubator (LACI) announced the launch of their nationwide LACI Cleantech Debt Fund, a first-of-its-kind green loan program to scale early stage cleantech startups and accelerate equitable climate action.

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  • The Los Angeles Cleantech Incubator (LACI) announced the launch of their nationwide LACI Cleantech Debt Fund, a first-of-its-kind green loan program to scale early stage cleantech startups and accelerate equitable climate action.
  • Unlike most traditional bank loans, the LACI Cleantech Debt Fund will not require founders personal collateral or their personal credit scores in underwriting.
  • Additionally, the Wells Fargo Foundation is providing a grant to cover initial operating costs and loan loss reserves.
  • LACIs Cleantech Debt Fund helps level the playing field, reducing the financial risks and truly enabling businesses to thrive.

Congresswoman Barragán and LACI Tout “EVs For All Act” to Bring EV Car Share & Charging to Public Housing Residents Nationally, Join Residents in Highlighting Benefits From LACI Zero Emissions Car Share Pilot at Rancho San Pedro

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Saturday, May 7, 2022

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  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20220506005532/en/
    LACI President & CEO addressing the community and partners in the LACI EV Car Share pilot that inspired the EVs For All Bill (HR 6662).
  • We know the future is zero emissions, but without the right investments, low-income communities are at risk of being left behind.
  • To achieve the Biden Administrations commitment to Justice40, we need to scale models like LACIs EV car share pilot that brings EVs and charging to disadvantaged communities.
  • I am proud that Rep. Barragns EVs for All legislation is modeled on LACIs pilot we created with and for the residents of Rancho San Pedro.

Starry Announces Participation in the FCC’s Affordable Connectivity Program

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Wednesday, February 9, 2022

Starry, Inc. (the Company or Starry), a next generation licensed fixed wireless technology developer and internet service provider, today announced it is continuing its participation in the Federal Communications Commissions (FCC) Affordable Connectivity Program (ACP) as a qualified provider.

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  • Starry, Inc. (the Company or Starry), a next generation licensed fixed wireless technology developer and internet service provider, today announced it is continuing its participation in the Federal Communications Commissions (FCC) Affordable Connectivity Program (ACP) as a qualified provider.
  • The Affordable Connectivity Program will ensure continuity of that connection and long-term support for families caught in the broadband affordability gap.
  • Starry launched its Starry Connect program in 2018 to address the growing digital divide by providing an affordable and ultra-low-barrier broadband option to public and affordable housing communities.
  • At Starry, Inc. (Starry), we believe the future is built on connectivity and that connecting people and communities to high-speed, broadband internet should be simple and affordable.

Sharestates Appoints Rayman Mathoda to Board of Directors

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Monday, September 13, 2021

GREAT NECK, N.Y., Sept. 13, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Sharestates, a leading real estate technology platform designed to support and accelerate the redevelopment of residential housing, adds veteran executive and fintech leader Rayman Mathoda to its board of directors, effective immediately.

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  • GREAT NECK, N.Y., Sept. 13, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Sharestates, a leading real estate technology platform designed to support and accelerate the redevelopment of residential housing, adds veteran executive and fintech leader Rayman Mathoda to its board of directors, effective immediately.
  • Her deep understanding of finance coupled with her expertise in real estate services and technology makes her a great addition to the Sharestates board.
  • Sharestates adds veteran executive and fintech leader Rayman Mathoda to its board of directors.
  • Sharestates CEO Allen Shayanfekr said he's excited to have Ms. Mathoda on the Sharestates board and added, "Her successful track record generating strong growth and capital returns at multiple companies spanning both private and the public markets is what attracted us to Ms. Mathoda.