the southland social · lauded as the “affordable housing event of the year,” the southland...
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79 percent of extremely low-income, Los Angeles-area households pay more than half their earnings on housing.
Los Angeles renters need to earn nearly 4 times the local minimum wage to afford the average monthly asking rent of $2,108.
On average, Los Angeles county residents spend 65 percent of their income on housing and transportation.
Why Your Support MattersFar too many families in Southern California face a housing insecurity crisis.
Hosted by Enterprise Community Partners, the Southland Social is an annual fundraiser to support the preservation and development of affordable housing in Southern California.
Lauded as the “Affordable Housing Event of the Year,” the Southland Social will honor outstanding leaders in affordable housing and community development on Thursday, Oct. 6, at the SLS Hotel, Beverly Hills.
2016 Southland Social Honorees
Los Angeles County Supervisor Sheila KuehlEnterprise Visionary of the Year
City National BankEnterprise Business Partner of the Year
Abode Communities & T.R.U.S.T. South LAEnterprise Community Partnership of the Year
Now in its ninth year, more than 300 people attend the Southland Social, making it an excellent industry networking opportunity.
THE SOUTHLAND SOCIAL
THE SOUTHLAND SOCIAL
In Southern California, Enterprise Community Partners has invested more than $1.2 billion since 1987 to build and preserve 21,000 affordable homes. Enterprise’s mission is to create opportunity for low- and moderate-income families and individuals through the development of green, quality housing in vibrant communities connected to good jobs, education, health care and transit.
Visionary of the Year Honorees2015 California Assembly Speaker Toni Atkins
2014 Los Angeles City Council President Herb Wesson, Jr.
2013 Supervisor Mark Ridley-Thomas County of Los Angeles
2012 U.S. Secretary of Labor Hilda L. Solis
2011 Congressman Xavier Becerra
2010 Congresswoman Lucille Roybal-Allard
2009 Los Angeles City Council President Eric Garcetti
2008 Mayor Antonio R. Villaraigosa, City of Los AngelesCalifornia Assembly Speaker Toni Atkins
“City National Bank and Enterprise Community Partners have been working together for more than a decade to improve the lives of low-income families in our local, Southern California community. We are proud to support the Southland Social, knowing that our contribution is playing a vital role in enabling Enterprise to provide housing and opportunity to those most in need.”
— Sal Mendoza, senior vice president and manager of the community redevelopment department, City National Bank
“Because of Enterprise’s scale and reach, I think people forget that it is a nonprofit organization that still has a need for charitable support. I contribute to Enterprise and the Southland Social because I share in their vision that one day every person will have an affordable home in a vibrant community, filled with promise and the opportunity for a good life. I want them to succeed, and I want to play a role in making sure that they do.”
— Dora Leong Gallo, chief executive officer, A Community of Friends
“Enterprise and Wells Fargo have been able to partner on many projects because we share a commitment to stronger communities through the development and preservation of affordable housing.”
— Ken Sofge, senior vice president, Wells Fargo
“ICON Builders have built many projects over the last two decades that are touched by Enterprise. We are proud to be a part of fundraising efforts for Enterprise so that their commitment to housing can continue. Besides, having fun at the event also helped us promote our business.”
— Mona Pradhan, client relations, ICON Builders
Contact: Danielle Lang, [email protected], or 213.787.8222