2025: A Year of Courage in Action

See the impact your generosity has had this year.

Dear Friend,

When challenges arise in our city, you don’t look away. You show up. You roll up your sleeves, stand shoulder to shoulder with neighbors, and help build the kind of Los Angeles we all want to live in: one rooted in compassion, equity, and belonging.

That spirit defines you. And it defines the Venice Community Housing family.

Because of your generosity, hundreds of individuals and families have safe, affordable homes. Young people are pursuing education and careers that open doors to stability. And longtime residents are staying rooted in the neighborhoods they love, surrounded by care and connection.

“I have lived with VCH for nearly four years now. That’s the longest I’ve lived anywhere. Living here is the first time that I’ve ever felt safe, in my entire life.”

Sumaiyya, VCH resident

At VCH, we believe courage isn’t just an idea, it’s an action. It’s the single parent who signs a new lease after months in a shelter. It’s the youth who shows up to job training even after setbacks. It’s the neighbors who stand together to protect affordable housing in their community. And it’s you, standing with us year after year, ensuring that this work continues.

Your courage fuels ours. Every time you give, advocate, or lend your voice, you strengthen the foundation of this community and remind our residents that they are not alone. Together, we are turning compassion into impact and challenge into opportunity.

This fall, at our annual Jazz Brunch, we had the honor of celebrating Congresswoman Maxine Waters, a lifelong champion for housing justice and a true model of courage in action and community leadership. As she reminded us:

“Know that the road ahead won’t be easy… but we’re stronger, and if we organize, if we fight, if we refuse to back down, we will win.”

Congresswoman Maxine Waters

Her words reflect what we see every day: that when we act with courage and stand together, we can build a city where everyone has the chance to thrive.

Still, the need grows. Too many families remain one rent increase away from losing their homes. Too many neighbors are struggling to hold on. And yet, in the face of it all, our collective courage endures.

That’s why your year-end gift matters so deeply. Your generosity is an act of fortitude, one that provides housing, opportunity, and stability for hundreds of Angelenos. It strengthens our buildings, sustains our programs, and carries forward the belief that we are stronger when we take care of one another.

You’ve already helped build this foundation of hope. Now, you can help it grow. Together, we can continue to show what courage in community truly looks like, standing side by side, building homes, and opening doors to belonging across Los Angeles.

Please take a moment to renew your support today. Your partnership keeps this movement strong and ensures that everyone, no matter their circumstance, has a place to call home.

With deep gratitude and hope,

P.S. Your courage keeps our community strong. Let’s finish this year united in purpose. Your year-end gift will ensure that hundreds more Angelenos have a safe, affordable place to call home in 2026.