TITLE
Recommendation to request that City Council receive and file a presentation on the Century Villages at Cabrillo 2019 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 2,291 people, and 1 ,050 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. In 2018, over 98% of residents experienced 6-month housing stability and 95% experienced 1-year housing stability.
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 2018 alone, a total of 643 volunteers and student interns provided over 40,000 hours in service to the residents.
FISCAL IMPACT
There is no fiscal impact to file this update.
SUGGESTED ACTION
Approve recommendation.
Respectfully Submitted,
ROBERTO URANGA
COUNCILMEMBER, SEVENTH DISTRICT