National People's Concern Party

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.

Suffolk Celebrates Completion of Affordable Housing Project in Los Angeles at 6th and San Julian

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Monday, July 10, 2023

Located on the corner of 6th and San Julian Streets in the Skid Row neighborhood, 6th Street Place brings much-needed permanent supportive housing to the area to help support the widespread homeless population in downtown Los Angeles.

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  • Located on the corner of 6th and San Julian Streets in the Skid Row neighborhood, 6th Street Place brings much-needed permanent supportive housing to the area to help support the widespread homeless population in downtown Los Angeles.
  • Developed by Mercy Housing California and designed by TCA Architects, the six-story, 70,000-square-foot building makes 94 permanent affordable housing studio units available for low-income households.
  • "The project at 6th and San Julian is a significant step forward in our continued commitment to serving the local community and it has been an honor to play a part in bringing this affordable housing option to life,” said Matt Mayoya, senior project manager at Suffolk Los Angeles.
  • Suffolk instituted a robust local hiring plan on this project, pledging to create access to opportunities for residents of Los Angeles.

BE BY THE SOUFERIAN GROUP ANNOUNCES "BE CHARITABLE" DONATION MATCHING PROGRAM TO FIGHT HOMELESSNESS

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Wednesday, January 11, 2023

LOS ANGELES, Jan. 11, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Be DTLA by The Souferian Group, located in the heart of Los Angeles, will be the first apartment community of the Be brand to implement a new charity program that will contribute to the overall wellbeing of its properties' hometowns. Through a program aptly named, "Be Charitable," the 606-unit apartment building focused on wellness and unique experiences, will match 100% of a new resident donation to the charity The People Concern, one of Los Angeles County's largest social service agencies working to end homelessness through a model of integrated and comprehensive care.

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  • This program wouldn't be possible without the generous support of our residents and we're proud to do our part."
  • By working together, Souferian hopes "our residents will play a part in addressing this complex issue that plaques every community in our country."
  • As we fight for the betterment of our cities, I call on other communities to join the effort and play their part."
  • "Our hope is that if we showcase giving to others and being charitable, it will have a ripple effect throughout the city," said Souferian.

TuLynn Smylie Joins Imagine LA as CEO Jill Bauman Pivots to Co-Founder, Social Benefit

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Thursday, December 1, 2022

LOS ANGELES, Dec. 1, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Imagine LA (www.imaginela.org), a nonprofit focused on breaking the cycle of family poverty and homelessness, is announcing that TuLynn Smylie has joined the organization as the CEO. Smylie is assuming the role as founding CEO Jill Bauman transitions to co-lead Social Benefit, a new sister organization developing the Social Benefit Navigator and spearheading other systems change initiatives. Smylie was formerly Chief Program Officer for Los Angeles-based The People Concern.

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  • Smylie is assuming the role as founding CEO Jill Bauman transitions to co-lead Social Benefit, a new sister organization developing the Social Benefit Navigator and spearheading other systems change initiatives.
  • "She brings impeccable experience and deep knowledge around generational poverty and unhoused families she's the perfect fit to guide Imagine LA through a time of major growth."
  • Bauman is transitioning to co-found Social Benefit, a sister organization created to develop and launch Imagine LA's innovative Social Benefit Navigator and to pursue other systems-change initiatives.
  • "Jill has done an amazing job creating a strong foundation for Imagine LA.

New Affordable Housing Coming to Los Angeles with $72 Million in Financing from Greystone Affiliate, America First Multifamily Investors, L.P.

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Wednesday, July 27, 2022

The units will be restricted to senior residents earning a range of 30% to 80% Area Median Income (AMI).

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  • The units will be restricted to senior residents earning a range of 30% to 80% Area Median Income (AMI).
  • As a completed asset, the multifamily community will be owned by Residency at the Entrepreneur, LP, a California limited partnership.
  • We are honored to have the tools and resources at our disposal, and the strength in partnerships, to create this desperately-needed housing in Los Angeles, said Bravo.
  • ABS focuses its development activities on community-oriented affordable housing projects that include revitalization of historic structures and activation of public-private spaces.

L.A. City Council, County Supervisors Must Stop Finger-Pointing on Homeless Fix

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Monday, May 2, 2022

The housing advocates will then march the few blocks over to Los Angeles City Hall to urge similar stepped-up action and cooperation by city leaders and officials with their county counterparts.

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  • The housing advocates will then march the few blocks over to Los Angeles City Hall to urge similar stepped-up action and cooperation by city leaders and officials with their county counterparts.
  • What: HOMELESS SERVICES RALLY/PROTEST MARCH urging stepped-up action and greater cooperation between Los Angeles County and City of Los Angeles officials in addressing the homeless crisis.
  • City officials said the deal clearly lays out what the city can and cannot do.
  • According to NBC Los Angeles , The countys homeless population increased by 12.7% over the previous year (2019), while the city of Los Angeles homeless population jumped by 14.2%.

Affordable housing for at risk Seniors in the County of Los Angeles breaks ground

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Monday, January 24, 2022

LOS ANGELES, Jan. 24, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ --Affirmed Housing, a leading provider of affordable housing throughout California, announces the groundbreaking of The Remi; a six-story development offering 92 studio and one bedroom apartment homes for low income and formerly homeless seniors in Los Angeles County.

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  • LOS ANGELES, Jan. 24, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ --Affirmed Housing, a leading provider of affordable housing throughout California, announces the groundbreaking of The Remi; a six-story development offering 92 studio and one bedroom apartment homes for low income and formerly homeless seniors in Los Angeles County.
  • "The Remi marks Affirmed's 10th affordable housing development in the County of Los Angeles.
  • Currently a vacant, underutilized property, the Remi is located in a central location and will offer much needed affordable housing for Seniors living in the county of Los Angeles.
  • Affirmed Housing is a leader in affordable, multifamily housing development, delivering safe, sustainable, high-quality communities for families, veterans, seniors and people experiencing homelessness.

Greystone Affiliate, America First Multifamily Investors, L.P., Provides $42 Million in Construction Financing for Supportive and Homeless Housing in Los Angeles

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Monday, January 10, 2022

NEW YORK, Jan. 10, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Greystone affiliate, America First Multifamily Investors, L.P. (NASDAQ: ATAX) (“ATAX”), today announced that it has purchased $42 million in tax-exempt and taxable mortgage revenue bonds for the acquisition and adaptive reuse and permanent financing of a future 79-unit seniors and supportive housing community in Los Angeles. Frank Bravo, Managing Director at ATAX, originated the transaction.

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  • The scope of work at 5500 Hollywood Boulevard will consist of the conversion of the existing vacant commercial building into a low-income housing tax credit multifamily development.
  • Post-adaptive reuse, the property will be restricted to senior residents earning 30%, 50% and 80% of area median income.
  • The building is Art Deco architecture and served as the first location of Motion Picture Association of America, Central Casting.
  • Loans are offered through Greystone Servicing Company LLC, Greystone Funding Company LLC and/or other Greystone affiliates.

Moët Hennessy USA Joins Forces with Gabrielle Union, Harry Shum Jr, Christy Turlington Burns and Hennessy Ambassador Henry Golding, to Refresh our Hosting, Guesting and Gifting Skills While Also Giving Back during the Holidays

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Tuesday, November 16, 2021

As more in-person holiday entertaining and parties resume this year, many may need a refresh as they look to ring in the festive season with loved ones.

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  • As more in-person holiday entertaining and parties resume this year, many may need a refresh as they look to ring in the festive season with loved ones.
  • "We started the WISH-SHOP initiative as a response to the pandemic and to raise funds in support of the restaurant industry.
  • MOT HENNESSY USA is the leading importer and marketer of high-quality wines, spirits and champagnes in the U.S.
  • Mot Hennessy has a strong consumer focus with an uncompromising commitment to building luxury brands.

SoCalGas Partners with People Assisting the Homeless (PATH) and LA Family Housing on Project Homekey Initiative

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Wednesday, November 10, 2021

SoCalGas has been a proud supporter of Project Homekey since its inception in 2020 with active projects at 11 Project Homekey properties.

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  • SoCalGas has been a proud supporter of Project Homekey since its inception in 2020 with active projects at 11 Project Homekey properties.
  • I am thankful to join forces with SoCalGas and other partners to provide a beacon of hope for our most vulnerable."
  • Currently, six Project Homekey sites are scheduled for a central water heating system replacement via SoCalGas' ESA Multi-Family Common Area Measures (CAM) program.
  • "Project Homekey has allowed PATH and our partners to provide more supportive housing units than ever before.