About Us
Home Again Los Angeles (HALA) mission statement is to support households experiencing or at risk of homelessness by providing access to housing, food, and essential resources, empowering them to achieve long-term housing, food security, employment, and financial independence.
The organization emerged from the compassion of dedicated volunteers, including local faith leaders, aiming to assist situationally homeless families, often overshadowed by the chronic homeless scenario. The spark was ignited when Jennifer Greene-Smith, one of our founding members, was inspired by the Family Promise National organization, and together with Pastor Paul Clairville, introduced this vision to our community, fostering dialogues and fundraising events between 2008-2010 to lay the foundation for HALA.
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The journey began in earnest in July 2010, when our doors opened to shelter the first family. For four years, we tirelessly provided support, while our local congregational partners generously offered overnight stays and meals. The year 2014 was a time of reflection as we momentarily paused operations to revitalize our strategies and resources, marking it with an annual benefit that significantly fueled our mission both in awareness and funds.
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The revitalization soared with the appointment of a new CEO, Albert Hernandez in 2015, who spearheaded the expansion of our services and partnerships. From rapid rehousing to homeless prevention programs, the evolution was palpable, growing our staff from 2 to 14 and extending our reach across three sites. Our enduring commitment has since steered over 600 homeless families back into the warm embrace of permanent housing, epitomizing a community's boundless capacity to nurture and rebuild.
Areas We Service
Home Again Los Angeles proudly serves the communities of Glendale, Burbank, San Fernando and neighboring areas, extending a helping hand to those in need and fostering hope and resilience amidst challenging times. Through our concerted efforts, we strive to make a tangible difference in the lives of individuals and families, rekindling the promise of a stable, secure home in these vibrant neighborhoods.
Our Core Values
1. Dignity: We treat every individual with honor, recognizing their inherent worth and humanity in every interaction.
2. Compassion: We lead with empathy, demonstrating genuine care, understanding, and responsiveness to the needs of those we serve.
3. Respect: We honor the feelings, wishes, rights, cultures, and lived experiences of every person in our community.
4. Empowerment: We equip individuals and families with the tools, resources, and support needed to achieve self-sufficiency and build confidence in their future.
5. Hope: We inspire optimism and resilience, helping families envision and work toward a brighter, more stable future.
6. Equity: We are committed to fair and just access to resources and opportunities, addressing systemic barriers that impact the families we serve.
7. Collaboration: We believe lasting impact happens through
strong partnerships—with clients,community members, and organizations working together toward shared goals.
8. Community-Centered: We listen to and learn from our community, ensuring our programs reflect the voices and needs of those we serve and those who serve with us.
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Our Values
Dignity
Dignity is the quiet guardian of the human spirit, standing resiliently through life's storms, reminding us of our inherent worth even when the world attempts to strip it away.
Compassion
Compassion is the gentle embrace of empathy, understanding, and love that has the power to heal wounds, bridge divides, and illuminate the shared human experience in a world that can often feel cold and indifferent.
Respect
Respect is the noble acknowledgment of the inherent value within every individual, a silent promise to honor their humanity, and a foundation upon which the bridges of understanding and harmony are built in a diverse world.
our journey
Through the compassionate and loving care we provide to the homeless population, our organization and staff have earned several awards, which is a testament to our unwavering commitment to improving lives.
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COMMUNITY RECOGNITION
Through the compassionate and loving care we provide to the homeless population, our organization and staff have earned several awards, which is a testament to our unwavering commitment to improving lives.
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