Owner Izek Shomof says he will turn the historic Sears building in Boyle Heights to a 'life rebuilding center' for the homeless.
BOYLE HEIGHTS, LOS ANGELES -- The owner of the Sears building in Boyle Heights has a drastic plan for a rebrand.
Shomof says the center would open in three phases. The goal is to house 5,500 people, bring in nonprofits and include services like a medical clinic, mental health support and job training. "The approach is Boyle Heights first. Let's help Boyle Heights in many ways, helping them clean up the homelessness issue, helping their business community be revived and then look county-wide," Toaramina said.
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