TITLE
Recommendation to request City Council to receive and file a presentation on the Century Villages at Cabrillo 2016 Social Impact Report.
DISCUSSION
Century Villages at Cabrillo (CVC) is a nonprofit community development organization that serves as the steward of the Villages at Cabrillo. Century Villages at Cabrillo (CVC) delivers property management, real estate development, and supportive services which aim to empower residents, restore health and inspire hope. Century Villages at Cabrillo works to break the cycle of chronic homelessness and fostering a foundation of health and hope with a comprehensive collaborative approach.
The Village currently houses a total of 2,049 people, 914 of which are veterans. Their continuum of affordable housing provides opportunities for residents to save money when compared to Los Angeles/ Long Beach fair market rent, significantly reducing the monthly cost for rent for many families.
Century Villages at Cabrillo also works with more than 20 partner agencies to provide a wide range of services to help residents move towards self-sufficiency and stability.
Lastly, many people dedicate their time and energy at Century Villages at Cabrillo and in 2015 alone; a total of 898 individuals provided over 30,000 hours of volunteer service.
FISCAL IMPACT
There is no fiscal impact.
SUGGESTED ACTION
Approve recommendation.
Respectfully Submitted,
ROBERTO URANGA
COUNCILMEMBER, SEVENTH DISTRICT