For many among L.A. formerly homeless community, the Fourth of July was also a chance to celebrate a new kind of independence. Here’s how they celebrated on Monday.
For some, the Fourth of July is not just a collective celebration of national freedom, but a day to celebrate their own independence.
All 45 tenants there have previously experienced homelessness, including Kenneth Conner, a resident at the building for seven years, who said he loves the building and the people who work there. Advocates say supportive housing offers places where working families, fixed-income seniors and those who have experienced homelessness can come home for shelter.
As it is, LAFH owns and operates 30 properties of interim, affordable, and supportive housing across the county, and officials say it has more than 750 new homes are the pipeline to be completed in the coming years. For the tenants living in the building, the Fourth of July barbecue is a special time for everyone to come out and celebrate together, especially since the building has a strong community, Madlena said.
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