Community Celebrates Grand Opening of HOPE on Redondo!
From left: Daryl James, John Thomas, Councilwoman Suzie Price, Mayor Robert Garcia, Joe Ramirez, Derrick Mims, Herlinda Chico, Nicholas Cabeza, and Kristin Martin. (HOPE)
by Ian Nevarez
LONG BEACH: We were deeply moved on June 26th by the outpouring of support that HOPE received at the grand opening of our newest homes on the 100 block of Redondo Avenue. Thank you to those in attendance, volunteers, and of course our many project partners. This day would not have been possible without you. Our guests heard from Mayor Robert Garcia, Councilwoman Suzie Price, HRC Executive Director Pat Del Monico, and many others about how important housing like this is for the community and specifically for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
This rehabilitated, six-units of housing is now home to seven low-income adults with I/DD. while one onsite unit is reserved for supportive living service staff. The project was funded with support from the City of Long Beach and the Long Beach Community Investment Company, as well as foundation grants from Bank of the West, Wells Fargo, Bess J. Hodges Foundation, Union Bank, The Ahmanson Foundation, Del Harbor Foundation, and Opus Bank. On-site services will be made available to residents through Harbor Regional Center and Ambitions CA.
To learn more about this project and the housing needs of people with developmental disabilities, read this excellent article published in the Long Beach Post: Five-unit affordable housing complex for adults with disabilities to open
To find out more about our grand opening celebration and one of our newest residents, read the below article published in the Press-Telegram: Long Beach opens HOPE on Redondo, a new five-unit affordable complex for adults with special needs
With your support, HOPE will continue to pursue our important mission with a sense of urgency, passion, and integrity.
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