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Comunidad Cesar Chavez

Dedication Ceremony- 2003

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“Families are the fastest growing segment of the homeless population. The renovations at Comunidad Cesar Chavez family shelter will enable homeless families to remain united as they transition into permanent housing,” said Mayor Hahn. “Today marks the success of emergency shelter programs and sets an important example of what can be achieved when there is sufficient funding and a commitment to increasing access.”

City Council Member Antonio Villaraigosa, Cesar E. Chavez Foundation Executive Director, Andrés F. Irlando, Esq., Mayor James K. Hahn

“I am so proud to be a part of this dedication ceremony for the Comunidad Cesar Chavez family shelter,” said Councilmember Antonio Villaraigosa. “The center represents so much of what Cesar Chavez himself represents for many of us…family well-being, shelter for the homeless, public service and community,” added Villaraigosa.

“The Chavez Foundation is pleased to support this newly renovated shelter because it is a fitting tribute to Cesar’s belief in the inherent value and potential of every human being,” said Andres F. Irlando, President of the Cesar E. Chavez Foundation.

Cesar E. Chavez

L.A. Family Housing, which developed this shelter, serves more than 14,000 family members and individuals each year with emergency transitional and permanent housing services.

The City of Los Angeles provided support for this project through ongoing Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds distributed through the Los Angeles Homeless Services Authority. L.A. Family Housing also received generous financial support from U.S. Bank, the Ahmanson Foundation, the Weingart Foundation and the State of California Department of Housing and Community Development.