Los Angeles Mission - Los Angeles, CA

Dignity-by-Design

Renovation Program at Los Angeles Mission

Project Description

Los Angeles Mission's Dignity by Design Renovation Project is transforming the experience of the homeless and drawing more men and women off the streets into our recovery program. Our goal is to stabilize men and women in a quality and dignified environment. We are removing the stigma of a shelter and focusing on stabilizing men and women with basic needs, help, therapy, and ministry. Clients then matriculate into interim housing, and finally settling them into permanent supportive housing supported by career services and micro-enterprise opportunities.

"We re-imagining how people experiencing homelessness experience Los Angeles Mission, how we serve the homeless, and bringing dignity and transformation to Skid Row." - Troy Vaughn, CEO

October 20, 2022 - Opening of our Dignity Dorms Phase 1 of the project.

"Dignity-by-Design is transforming how we serve the homeless on Skid Row in Los Angeles"

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Dignity Dorms - provides a restored

sense of value and worth to homeless

individuals. Our approach provides

individual space for stabilization and

connection to services and opportunities.

Chapel - provides a safe, quiet place for

prayer, meditation and tranquility. Used

also for community events, hopeful

teaching, concerts, volunteer rallies, and more.

Foyer - create a renewed sense of hope,

help, and opportunity in our foyer and first

point of entry into our facility.

Project Description

The proposed renovations for our Skid Row facility will improve access to supportive services for the most vulnerable and marginalized residents of Los Angeles County. We recognize the far-reaching impact of quality residential treatment and supportive housing on sustained recovery. With your support, LA Mission will provide a dignified safe and personal stabilization space for homeless clients engaged in a coordinated care system dedicated to their long-term survival, health, and self-sufficiency.

Courtyard - First impressions matter,

that's why we are restoring our courtyard

with green space and home feel to settle

people in housing, safely off the streets.

4th-floor - will provide restored dignity to

our community and a sense of value as

they work toward holistic restoration -

body, soul, and spirit.

Sky Farm - is a micro-social

enterprise program supplying urban

farming training for students as well as

fresh produce to our kitchen, farmer's

markets, and local restaurants.

Christopher

SEEKING A SECOND CHANCE
Christopher experienced homelessness for years. He was a cocaine and alcohol addict off and on for over 20 years. Despite his struggles, Christopher never thought he would...

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Danielle

SEEKING HOPE AFTER TRAGEDY
After the deaths of her father, brother and uncle all in a short period of time, Danielle was already struggling to cope. So, when her best friend passed away soon...

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LaTanya

BREAKING THE CYCLE OF ADDICTION
LaTanya suffered with a drug addiction for several years before coming to Los Angeles Mission. Her relationship with her family was broken, and she felt lost. But...

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