Long Beach, CA
File #: 17-0749    Version: 1 Name: CD7 - Century Villages at Cabrillo Social Impact Report
Type: Agenda Item Status: Approved
File created: 8/28/2017 In control: City Council
On agenda: 9/12/2017 Final action: 9/12/2017
Title: Recommendation to receive and file a presentation on the Century Villages at Cabrillo 2017 Social Impact Report.
Sponsors: COUNCILMEMBER ROBERTO URANGA, SEVENTH DISTRICT
Attachments: 1. 091217-R-18sr&att.pdf

TITLE

Recommendation to receive and file a presentation on the Century Villages at Cabrillo 2017 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 Villages at Cabrillo currently houses 2,009 people, 987 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. They also promote housing stability as residents progress from temporary to permanent housing.

 

Century Villages at Cabrillo also works with partner agencies to provide a wide range of services to help residents move towards self-sufficiency and stability, and also leads with providing a holistic approach to health.

 

Lastly, many people dedicate their time and energy at Century Villages at Cabrillo and in 2016 alone, a total of 995 volunteers and student interns provided over 30,000 hours of support to the residents.

 

FISCAL IMPACT

There is no fiscal impact.

 

SUGGESTED ACTION

Approve recommendation.

 

Respectfully Submitted,

ROBERTO URANGA

COUNCILMEMBER, SEVENTH DISTRICT