NPR: Some Groups In L.A. Are Turning To Community Land Trusts For Affordable Housing
Originally published by NPR A one-bedroom apartment in Los Angeles is unaffordable for many residents. That’s why we’re trying another approach to build permanently affordable housing: community land trusts. NPR […]
Los Angeles Street Vendor Campaign Joins “Tacos For Teachers”
In the midst of the historic LA public school teachers strike, the Los Angeles Street Vendor Campaign has joined forces with an initiative called “Tacos for Teachers,” which has raised […]
The Eastside Adventures of Tammy Tamal de Dulce
This Holiday Season, spread our love of the Eastside with the story of Tammy Tamal — an East LA local who goes on an adventure through her neighborhood to learn […]
Letter From Our President: Reflections on 10 Years of the LA Street Vending Campaign
Dear Friends, This past week has been a whirlwind of action and emotions. Just seven days ago we were at City Council for the historic vote to legalize street vending […]
A Decade of Advocacy: Looking Back on the Los Angeles Street Vendor Campaign & Toward a More Inclusive Economy
This week, the Los Angeles Street Vendor Campaign reaches a major milestone: the Los Angeles City Council will vote on Wednesday to finally adopt either a permit system or regulatory […]
Use Your Vote – November 6th
There is a lot at stake on November 6. We will be voting on ballot initiatives that impact affordable housing, access to clean water, schools, healthcare, roads and other public […]
Inform to Empower Community Town Hall on 10/24
Fellow Community Partners, Join us for a night of power building and art regarding this November’s election! Our goal is to reflect, inform, and empower Eastside community about our Eastside […]
Governor Signs SB946 Safe Sidewalk Vending Act
California Governor Jerry Brown signs SB946 (Lara) The Safe Sidewalk Vending Act. This historic legislation ends criminalization of sidewalk vending and brings thousands of entrepreneurs into the Golden State’s economy. […]
SB946 Passed Assembly!!! Next stop the Govenor
A huge thank you to everyone who has submitted a letter to the Governor asking for a signature on SB 946. If you haven’t sent in a letter yet, there […]
Home for the Holiday’s
On December 22, 2017, Alejandra Flores and her two daughters received the keys to their brand new apartment in Cielito Lindo, East LA Community Corporation’s newest affordable housing development. “I will […]