Century Housing

🎉 Yesterday, we celebrated the grand opening of The Cove at Century Villages at Cabrillo in the City of Long Beach! Thank you to everyone who joined us for the ribbon-cutting ceremony—it was truly meaningful to share this milestone with so many of our partners, supporters, and community members. The Cove features 90 affordable apartments, including 60 permanent supportive homes for Veterans who have experienced homelessness. Designed to offer more than just housing, this community provides modern amenities and access to essential supportive services through the VA Long Beach Healthcare System and our Century Oasis Residential Services team. One of our new residents, Jason Smith, shared, “Having a place like this gives me stability and a chance to rebuild my life.” These words remind us why we do what we do. To everyone who helped make The Cove a reality: Thank you for your dedication to building communities where our nation’s heroes can thrive. Learn more about The Cove and its impact: https://bit.ly/4iP3DWj #AffordableHousing #SupportiveHousing #Veterans

🏠 We're excited to celebrate the opening of The Cove this week! Developed by Century Affordable Development, Inc. at Century Villages at Cabrillo, The Cove was made possible thanks to our incredible project team, financial partners, and supporters. To our project partners—Walton Construction, Inc., The Architects Collective, Ardurra, and Primus Building Solutions—thank you for bringing this vision to life. To our supporters—including the City of Long Beach Community Investment Company, Los Angeles County Development Authority, Housing Authority of the City of Long Beach, the Office of Former Congressman Alan Lowenthal, the Office of Congressman Robert Garcia, Federal Home Loan Bank of Dallas, The Home Depot Foundation, and Wells Fargo—your commitment made The Cove a reality for the community. Together, we're creating permanent supportive homes for Veterans in need in Long Beach. #AffordableHousing #SupportiveHousing #LongBeach

This week, Century Villages at Cabrillo welcomed leaders from the Los Angeles County Affordable Housing Solutions Agency (LACAHSA), United Way of Greater Los Angeles, and the Homelessness Policy Research Institute for the release of a new report highlighting how public investment in housing—like Measure A—can reduce homelessness. Villages resident Jamies Shuford - Skidrow Advocacy Group Inc. shared his inspiring story: "Century Villages provides a safe place to call home and fosters connection between neighbors. Together, we combat the isolation of homelessness and return dignity to people who have lived on the edge for far too long." Learn more: 💻 Century blog: https://bit.ly/4fkoE82 🎥 NBC4: https://bit.ly/4it9zUN 📖 ABC7: https://bit.ly/4isuQOa #AffordableHousing #EndHomelessness #MeasureA

Century Housing Corporation is thrilled to celebrate the grand opening of Foon Lok East at Brooklyn Basin in Oakland. Last month's ceremony marked the completion of MidPen Housing Corporation’s affordable housing development, which adds 124 homes for low- and extremely low-income families and formerly unhoused individuals. Century provided permanent financing for Foon Lok East, contributing to the creation of these much-needed homes. Congratulations to everyone who made this milestone possible! 📸: MidPen Housing Corporation #CDFI #affordablehousing #housing

We’re grateful to be part of The Veterans Collective and to see Building 404 moving closer to opening its doors. This is what collaboration looks like—transforming lives and creating communities for Veterans who deserve our utmost support.

🎉 Cheers to our incredible team members celebrating 10+ years with Century Housing this November! · Zina Grant-Banks, Senior Paralegal (29 years) · Brian D'Andrea, Senior VP of Housing (18 years) · Alejandro Sosa, IT Analyst (14 years) · Ivan Galindo, Maintenance Technician (10 years) 🙏 Thank you for your many contributions and commitment to Century Housing's mission!

This Native American Heritage Month, Century Housing honors the rich traditions and enduring contributions of Native communities while recognizing the systemic barriers many Native American individuals face, including inequities in housing and health care. These challenges, compounded by the lasting effects of intergenerational trauma, highlight the importance of culturally informed solutions. At Century Villages at Cabrillo in Long Beach, American Indian Changing Spirits (AICS) provides personalized recovery services rooted in Native traditions. The program offers 24/7 support, including counseling, 12-step recovery meetings, and cultural activities such as sweat lodge ceremonies, talking circles, and beading classes. In 2022 alone, AICS served 132 individuals, fostering healing, connection, and wellness. We deeply appreciate the transformative work AICS brings to the Villages. Learn more about their impactful work: https://lnkd.in/gYCqqPgq #NativeAmericanHeritageMonth #supportivehousing

We’re thrilled to support Alliance Property Group’s recent purchase of Queen Apartments in Los Angeles through acquisition financing. This project ensures that affordable rents will be preserved for low-income families in 96 apartments. Century Housing is proud to partner with APG, providing financing that aligns with their vision to create spaces where people can thrive. Last year, we spoke with APG President Danielle Curls Bennett about Valley Pride Village, a senior rental community that APG saved from becoming market-rate housing. One resident, Karen, shared how Valley Pride Village gave her a place to call home for the first time in 45 years. 🎬 Watch our short film, Lending a Helping Hand: https://bit.ly/41N0Ft3 💡 Learn more about Century’s mission-driven financing: https://lnkd.in/gDGTQzJU 🙏 Film credit: Art Simon Productions #CDFI #AffordableHousing #SeniorHousing

The City of Redondo Beach, in partnership with the South Bay Cities Council of Governments (SBCCOG), has achieved functional zero street homelessness—a testament to their commitment to strengthening the South Bay community through collaboration and care. We’re honored to celebrate this milestone and to have contributed through the creation of The Moonstone, our Homekey conversion by Century Affordable Development, Inc. The Moonstone provides 20 permanent supportive homes in Redondo Beach for residents who have experienced chronic homelessness. Many of these individuals transitioned through the housing continuum established by the City of Redondo Beach and SBCCOG. 🎥 Watch this ABC7 Los Angeles report: https://lnkd.in/g2nxtsBv 📖 Read about The Moonstone: https://bit.ly/3UkG8tp #affordablehousing #supportivehousing #Homekey #SouthBay

In honor of Native American Heritage Month, we’re proud to recognize our longtime partner, Rebecca Louie, President & CEO of Wakeland Housing and Development Corporation. Rebecca’s story is one of resilience, understanding, and a lifelong commitment to her Alaska Native (Tlingit/Aleut) roots, which guide her mission to create affordable housing that heals and uplifts. Reflecting on her childhood in Anchorage, Rebecca shares, “When I was growing up in Alaska in the 1970s and 80s, homelessness was almost synonymous with being Alaskan Native. While there wasn’t anywhere near the crisis of homelessness that there is today, the people who were there on the streets were almost unfailingly Native. The faces I saw on the sidewalks looked so much like my relatives, and I had several family members who were in and out of homelessness—including my favorite uncle, who was incredibly smart, kind, and successful. As a young person it was hard to understand and at times I even felt embarrassed by it, like there was something wrong with us.” Her perspective changed when she left Alaska to study Urban Studies and Planning at UC San Diego. There, she began to understand the systemic racism impacting Indigenous communities. “I learned about the boarding schools and generations of trauma they caused. I learned what happened to my uncle when he was forced to go to one, and suddenly everything made sense. I learned what it means to have your culture and land taken from you, and what that does to your soul. With each new understanding, my desire to be part of righting these wrongs grew.” This journey led Rebecca to Wakeland Housing, where, over the past 20 years, she has helped develop over 8,500 affordable homes, each paired with transformative services. “It’s challenging work, but for me and the rest of Wakeland’s employees, it’s worth it if we can help even one person like my uncle heal and thrive.” We at Century Housing are honored to collaborate with Rebecca and Wakeland in creating affordable homes for those in need. Thank you, Rebecca, for your dedication to creating housing that goes beyond shelter. Your story reminds us that affordable housing is essential to justice, healing, and a brighter future. #affordablehousing #housingdevelopment #CDFI #NativeAmericanHeritageMonth