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Going Beyond Homes to Build, Transform & Connect

This fall, Abode Communities hosted its inaugural Building Hope Breakfast in support of the organization’s signature onsite resident (social) services program, Beyond Homes.

Selma Community Housing Wins National Multi-Housing News Excellence Award

Abode Communities is pleased to announce that Selma Community Housing is the winner of a Multi-Housing News (MHN) Excellence Award in Gold in the category of Best Development & Design: Affordable.

La Veranda Achieves Unanimous City Planning Commission Approval

“This is how it’s done!” remarked Los Angeles City Planning Commissioner Renee Dake Wilson during the planning meeting for La Veranda, which has achieved unanimous approval from the Planning Commission.

Robin Hughes Serves as Panelist for LABC’s Mayoral Housing, Transportation & Jobs Summit

Robin Hughes joined a prominent panel of housing experts to discuss how to meet California’s housing needs at Los Angeles Business Council’s Mayoral Housing, Transportation & Jobs Summit.

Robin Hughes Elected to The Community Development Trust Board of Directors

Robin Hughes has been elected to the Board of Directors of The Community Development Trust, a national investor in affordable housing that provides long-term debt and equity capital for the creation and preservation of affordable housing and charter schools.

Abode Communities Partners With Los Angeles Business Council

Abode Communities is proud to once again serve as a Cooperating Organization for the Los Angeles Business Council’s 16th Mayoral Housing, Transportation & Jobs Summit. Register today and get special early bird pricing through the end of September!

Kids 4 Dodgers Baseball Program is a Home Run for Residents

This summer, 35 youth residents from Abode Communities’ Ivy Terrace, Rio Vista, and Selma Community Housing residential communities enjoyed a VIP Dodger experience made possible by the Kids 4 Dodgers Baseball program.

Abode Communities Awarded Competitive RFP to Develop Affordable Housing for Farmworker Families in Coachella Valley

We are excited announce that Abode Communities has been awarded a competitive RFP from the Housing Authority of the County of Riverside (HACR) to develop a vibrant residential community in the heart of the Coachella Valley.

Selma Community Housing Receives Prestigious Charles S. Edson Honorable Mention

Abode Communities is pleased to announce that Selma Community Housing received honorable mention in the Green Housing Category at the 23rd Annual Charles L. Edson Tax Credit Excellence Awards.

Four Months Ahead of Schedule of 348 Veterans/Senior Homes in Long Beach

Abode Communities and co-general partner American Gold Star Manor (AGSM) are ahead of schedule for the $109 million…

Urbanize LA: Rolland Curtis Gardens is Officially Under Construction!

Demolition has begun making way for Rolland Curtis Gardens, a mixed-use development bringing affordable homes + health services to South LA.  

Robin Hughes, Maxine Waters, Abode Communities

Congresswoman Maxine Waters Joins Robin Hughes for Congressional Round Table in D.C.

President & CEO Robin Hughes, Congresswoman Maxine Waters and other panelists…

Robin Hughes Urges State Investment in Affordable Housing in Daily News Op-Ed

President & CEO Robin Hughes emphasizes the need for State Investment in affordable housing in Op-Ed Published by Los Angeles Daily News.

Abode Communities Awarded $10,000 Grant from Pasadena Community Foundation

Pasadena Community Foundation has awarded Abode Communities with a $10,000 grant to support senior resident services programming at Hudson Oaks. This grant will help to […]

Abode Communities Featured in HCIDLA’s Phases & Faces of Affordable Housing Exhibit

Abode Communities’ Selma Community Housing featured in the Los Angeles Housing + Community Investment Department’s Phases & Faces of Affordable Housing Exhibition.

Robin Hughes Participates in League of Women Voters Homelessness Forum

Robin Hughes joined a panel of housing advocates for the Homelessness Forum, an event hosted by the League of Women Voters Los Angeles.

Abode Communities Appoints Fernando Villa as Board Chair, Welcomes Two New Board Members

Abode Communities’ appoints Fernando Villa as Board Chair and welcomes Wendy Greuel and Brian Hansen as new members.

Abode Communities Hosts Beautification Day at Parthenia Court

Abode Communities hosted Parthenia Beautification & Joy (PB&J) Day, a day of service to revitalize the organization’s aging development, Parthenia Court.

U.S. News & World Report: COO Holly Benson Discusses Domestic Spending Cuts

Chief Operating Officer Holly Benson discusses domestic spending cuts with U.S. News & World Report.

Urgent Message from the President: Vote No on Measure S

Abode Communities urges its friends, colleagues and partners to vote No on Measure S, a dangerous measure that directly threatens the immediate and long-term future […]