In 2015, ELACC was approached with a proposal from Verizon Wireless to install a cellular tower in the parking area of the historic Casa del Mexicano, which we had recently purchased and began to steward on behalf of the Boyle Heights community. At the time, we were looking for opportunities to build an operating reserve for the property. Verizon’s offer […]
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East LA Community Corporation Appoints New President / East LA Community Corporation Nombra Nuevo Presidente
Incoming President Manuel Bernal and outgoing President Isela Gracian, back at the grand opening of our Las Margaritas Apartments in 2011. [Español abajo] On Monday, March 9, 2020, the Board of Directors of East LA Community Corporation (ELACC) announced the appointment of Manuel Bernal to serve as the new President of the organization, effective immediately. His appointment comes after Isela […]
Housing for Homeless Veterans Breaks Ground in El Sereno
Today we were thrilled to join our development partners as we celebrated the groundbreaking of Rosa de Castilla Apartments in El Sereno (4208 Huntington Drive South, Los Angeles, CA 90032), growing our footprint deeper into the Eastside. A partnership with New Directions for Veterans, the development will include 85 units of quality affordable housing, with 49 units of permanent supportive […]
Curbed LA: 85 apartments for homeless, low-income residents underway in El Sereno
Originally published by Curbed LA East LA Community Corporation broke ground today on a 85-unit housing complex in El Sereno that will provide homes for formerly homeless veterans and non-veterans and low-income families. The project is one of 19 under construction now using funds from Measure HHH, the voter-approved 2016 bond measure that made $1.2 billion in financing available for the development of permanent supportive […]
Statement Regarding Verizon Wireless Tower at Casa del Mexicano
In 2015, shortly after we purchased the historic Casa del Mexicano to preserve the landmark for the community, ELACC was approached with a proposal from Verizon Wireless to install a cellular tower on the parking lot. We accepted. The offer came during a budget deficit, and helped us move forward and continue providing much-needed services to the community. Verizon did […]
Housing for Homeless Veterans Breaking Ground in East LA
This week we were proud to celebrate the groundbreaking of our newest development in East LA, El Nuevo Amanecer Apartments, alongside Supervisor Hilda Solis and our development partners. A partnership with New Directions for Veterans, the development will include 61 units of quality affordable housing, with 31 units of permanent supportive housing for homeless veterans and 28 units for low-income […]
KABC: Construction begins on affordable-housing complex in East LA for homeless veterans
Originally published by KABC In East Los Angeles on the corner of East First St. and Rowan Ave., a groundbreaking took place this week for an affordable-housing complex, which will house homeless veterans and low-income families. “There is nothing worst to me than a homeless vet,” said Tony Zapata, a U.S. Navy veteran and with the Veteran of Foreign Wars, […]
How Did We Get Here: The Story of People in Boyle Heights
When it comes to your health, your zip code is more important than your genetic code. Place matters for health because where you live determines how you live – whether you have access to healthy food, quality jobs, affordable housing, and high performing schools, and so forth. Place also shapes your sense of belonging, particularly for children. Neighborhood conditions can affirm […]
Hundreds of Angelenos Turn Up For Street Vendor Summit
On Friday, March 22, hundreds of local street vendors filled the cafeteria and classrooms of Los Angeles Trade Technical College, as we co-hosted the first Street Vendor Summit since Los Angeles legalized street vending! Alongside our partners Leadership for Urban Renewal Network (LURN), Los Angeles Food Policy Council (LAFPC), and Public Counsel, we led vendors from across LA County through several workshops on […]
Casa Del Mexicano Music & Art Classes
Join us for our youth and family friendly, FREE MUSIC & ARTS CLASSES starting March 4 through May 9 from 4pm – 6pm. MONDAYS: Mural Painting TUESDAYS: Colombian Percussion & Dance WEDNESDAYS: Mariachi Guitar THURSDAY: Jarana and Zapateado Dance All activities held at Casa Del Mexicano, 2900 Calle Pedro Infante, Boyle Heights, CA 90063. Contact: Quetzal Flores, qflores@elacc.org or 323-863-8036
