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KCET’s City Rising Series Spotlights Rolland Curtis Gardens

In chapter six of KCET’s six-chapter City Rising series, KCET examines the positive impact of Abode Communities’ and TRUST South L.A.’s plan to increase affordable housing and bring vital health services to Rolland Curtis Gardens in South Los Angeles.

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 […]

Abode Communities and T.R.U.S.T. South LA Celebrate Long-Awaited 7-Acre Mixed-Use Development in South LA

Abode Communities and development partner T.R.U.S.T. South LA celebrate progress on the long awaited Slauson & Wall, a 7-acre mixed-use affordable housing development in South […]

Robin’s Hughes Honored on AHF’s List of Women Making a Difference

Robin’s Hughes has been honored on Affordable Housing Finance’s list of Women Who Are Making a Difference in the affordable housing industry.

Urbanize LA: Redevelopment of Rolland Curtis Gardens Moves Forward

Abode Communities announces the redevelopment of Rolland Curtis Gardens is moving forward making way for 140 affordable family homes, a 6,500 sf Federally Qualified Health […]

Abode Communities Awarded $200,000 Bank of America Neighborhood Builder Grant

Bank of America has announced Abode Communities as the recipient of its Neighborhood Builder award for the nonprofit’s effective combination of affordable housing with onsite self-sufficiency services.

The Real Deal: Seven-acre Affordable Housing Development Underway in South LA

Abode Communities, in partnership with T.R.U.S.T. South LA, announce progress on the long awaited Slauson & Wall, a 7-acre mixed-use affordable housing development in South […]