CLPHA Press Room

From the King County Housing Authority:

After foster care ended, Jonas faced homelessness, hunger, and life-threatening health struggles. What changed everything was access to a federally-funded Foster Youth to Independence (FYI) Voucher, providing him with safe and stable housing and the foundation to rebuild his life.

Jonas’ story shows that housing isn’t just shelter—it’s stability, opportunity, and hope. Programs like FYI housing assistance are critical in helping youth transition successfully out of foster care and into independence.

FYI housing vouchers are funded by the federal government through the U.S. Department of Housing & Urban Development (HUD) and administered by local Public Housing Authorities like KCHA.

From the Housing Authority of the City of Los Angeles' press release:

Nancy Lieberman Charities (NLC) has teamed up with the Boys & Girls Clubs of Santa Monica, BEVEL & P&G, and the BIG3, to present a new Dream Court™ to the Santa Monica community. The outdoor basketball court, located at the Jack & Cindy Jones Youth Center at the Mar Vista Gardens Boys & Girls Club, was donated by NLC and BEVEL     – the first and only head-to-toe grooming brand crafted for Black & Brown men. This is the 134th Dream Court™ established by NLC, and will provide a safe place for youth to play basketball, build positive relationships, and much more.

"I speak for all of us when I say that we could not be more honored to unveil another Dream Court™  for the community of Mar Vista Gardens,” said NLC Founder and Chairwoman, Nancy Lieberman. “Through this amazing partnership with P&G and the BIG3, NLC has been able to provide courts to communities that deeply desire a space to come together to learn and grow through the game of basketball. BEVEL aligns precisely with the values held by Dream Courts, the Boys & Girls Club, and the BIG3, and we couldn’t have imagined better partners.”

The Dream Court™ is a high school regulation size (50-by-84 feet) and includes two new basketball goals. It features a high-performance PowerGame™ surface from Sport Court in dark blue and steel blue with the Dream Court™, Boys & Girls Clubs and BEVEL logos. This is the 5th Dream Court™ in California, following the next most recent court, the Kobe and Gianna Legacy Court in Anaheim, CA, in partnership with the Mamba and Mambacita Sports Foundation, established in 2022. Dream Courts serve more than 5.5 million youth annually.

"It’s a privilege to be able to provide another Dream Court™ alongside Nancy Lieberman Charities, P&G, and Boys and Girls Club of Mar Vista,” said BIG3 CEO and Co-Founder Ice Cube. “You don’t have to be an expert to know what kind of impact a space like this has on children. Having a safe, fun, professional-grade space to play makes kids feel valued and empowered. Nancy Lieberman Charities has impacted millions of lives through the Dream Courts initiative, and I thank Nancy, our friends at BEVEL, and the great people at the Boys and Girls Clubs for helping to make this Dream Court™ a reality.”

“At BEVEL, we believe grooming and greatness go hand in hand—and that means showing up for our communities far beyond the bathroom mirror,” said Vice President of Marketing at BEVEL, Breann Satterwhite. “Partnering with Nancy Lieberman Charities, the BIG3, and the Boys & Girls Club of Mar Vista to bring this Dream Court™ to life is an extension of our commitment to creating spaces where young people feel seen, supported, and empowered to thrive. We’re proud to be part of something that inspires confidence and connection, on and off the court.”

After a dedication and ribbon-cutting ceremony, kids practiced their skills on their new club court. BIG3 players were on site to share their expertise along with coaches from the Boys & Girls Clubs of Santa Monica.

“This Club location is an access point for hundreds of local kids to get active,” said Brynja Seagren, Boys & Girls Clubs of Santa Monica’s CEO. “We are very grateful for this meaningful gift. Dream Court™ will be home to our youth basketball leagues, healthy lifestyle programming, and countless pickup games. It will be a place where our club kids can just be kids – running, playing, laughing, and growing together in a safe space.”

"Mar Vista Gardens is one of HACLA’s many vibrant public housing communities—home to nearly 1,800 residents including almost 600 kids and teens," said HACLA President & CEO Lourdes Castro Ramirez. "We are proud to celebrate the grand opening of this Dream Court, made possible through our partnership with the Boys & Girls Club of Santa Monica and the generous support from Nancy Lieberman charities, BIG3, and BEVEL. This court will be a space for our residents to gather, be active, build skills and strengthen connections. In a time where too much screen time challenges the health of our children, this court is an investment in their well-being, confidence, and future." 

This event was part of the BIG3’s Los Angeles weekend, including the final regular-season matchups at Intuit Dome on August 9, and the YOUNG3 community outreach event on August 8. Tip-off was at 1pm PT, and the Los Angeles Riot played their first-ever home game at 2pm. Fans experienced four, 50-minute fast-paced and physical BIG3 games featuring stars like Dwight Howard, Michael Beasley, and Glen Rice Jr, and Naismith Basketball Hall of Famers like Lieberman, Dr. J, Gary Payton, and George Gervin. 

From the Minneapolis Public Housing Authority's press release:

Today, U.S. Senator Amy Klobuchar, Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey, Hennepin County Commissioner Angela Conley, State Senator Doron Clark, and Councilmember Michael Rainville joined MPHA leaders and residents in Northeast Minneapolis to break ground on MPHA’s Spring Manor redevelopment project, the largest public housing redevelopment in city history.

This $78 million project will preserve 221 units across two neighboring buildings, investing more than $30 million in direct capital improvements to the existing buildings, while also constructing a new four-story building that will create 15 new deeply affordable units designed for residents needing mobility accessibility features (nine one-bedroom and six two-bedroom units). Additionally, the agency will build a one-story structure that will connect 828 Spring to the new building, 824 Spring Street NE.

“Today we have the honor to break ground on the largest public housing redevelopment project in the city’s history,” said Abdi Warsame, Executive Director/CEO of the Minneapolis Public Housing Authority. “This $78 million dollar project will fully rehabilitate 221 units across two existing buildings, preserving them for decades. [And] in addition to making accessibility upgrades to existing units, MPHA is also building 15 new, fully accessible units so residents can age in place with dignity in the community they love.”

“Everyone deserves a safe, comfortable, affordable place to call home,” said U.S. Senator Tina Smith. “Without one, nothing in your life works – not your job, not your health, not your education, or your family. The Spring Manor redevelopment, led by the Minneapolis Public Housing Authority, is turning residents’ ideas and needs into lasting investments for their future. That means clean water will continue to run from the taps, the lights will stay on, the air will stay cool in the summer, and the internet will be easier to access. Thanks to MPHA’s work and the advocacy of the people living there, residents will know they can stay here comfortably and affordably for the long haul.”

“Spring Manor is the largest public housing redevelopment in Minneapolis history — and it’s happening right here in Northeast,” said Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey. “We’re maintaining and upgrading homes for 200 seniors, while adding new, deeply affordable housing and modern community spaces that keep people rooted in the neighborhood they love. This project proves that when we work together, big things happen and lives change.”

Read MPHA's press release.

From the City of Boston's press release:

Mayor Michelle Wu announced $200,000 in funding for the SHORE-UP pilot (“Stabilizing Housing for Our Resident Elders Under Pressure”), a program designed to keep vulnerable older adults in their homes until they can access permanent homes that they can afford. As Boston’s population ages and more seniors become vulnerable to eviction and displacement, the City will use the SHORE-UP pilot to explore effective ways to enable eligible older adults from Boston to remain in their homes for long enough to access subsidized housing off existing affordable waiting lists. 

“Our older residents have built Boston over their decades of leadership and neighborhood activism, and they continue to anchor our communities,” said Mayor Michelle Wu. “We must continue to find every resource to support our seniors staying and thriving across Boston. This program will help keep older adults in our neighborhoods, close to their friends and families, with a pathway to long-term affordable housing.”

Many of Boston’s older adults are on extremely low fixed incomes, with 21 percent of Boston residents age 65 or older living below the poverty level. Among Boston households led by these seniors, more than a third (35 percent) are severely cost-burdened: approximately 10,000 senior households spend more than half their modest income on housing. At the same time, waiting lists for subsidized affordable housing are long, and residents are often not admitted on timelines that match their immediate housing crises. More than 11,000 seniors are currently housed across BHA housing opportunities, but approximately 10,000 seniors 65 and older are on the Boston Housing Authority (BHA) waitlist today. BHA funds roughly 7,000 units of housing designated for the elderly and disabled community, between public housing (about 3,000 units) and buildings supported by project-based vouchers (about 4,000 units).

The SHORE-UP pilot would allow eligible older adults from Boston who are facing eviction or displacement to temporarily remain in their homes, by helping to bridge the gap between their incomes and their rents, while they await approval for long-term subsidized housing. Low-income older adults participating in this bridge subsidy program would pay up to 30% of their income towards rent, mortgage, or other housing costs, with the bridge subsidy making up the difference. This approach will prevent the spiral of negative physical and mental health impacts that often accompany an older adult being plunged into homelessness even for a short period. 

The City of Boston, including the Mayor’s Office of Housing, Age Strong, and the Planning Department, along with the Boston Housing Authority (BHA), will work in collaboration with Mass Senior Action Council, the Mass Coalition for the Homeless, individual Boston seniors, and other non-profit organizations to shape the pilot program. Having the voices of older residents at the table, contributing ideas and sharing lived experiences will help build a program model that best meets the needs of Boston’s older residents.  

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“The most difficult part of our work is the gap between how many people on our waitlist need an affordable home and how many we can serve,” said BHA Administrator Kenzie Bok. “We are thrilled to partner with the Mayor, city departments, and advocates for our most vulnerable seniors to identify situations where a small bridge subsidy would make all the difference for older adults until we can welcome them into our homes.”

Read the City of Boston's press release.

From Columbus Metropolitan Housing Authority's press release:

The Columbus Metropolitan Housing Authority (CMHA) Board of Commissioners announced today a major investment strategy that will bolster the agency’s ability to continue to address central Ohio’s “critical need” for more affordable housing.

The board approved issuing up to $64.3 million in tax-free municipal bonds that allow CMHA to invest:

• $50 million to fund new construction of The Falls, a planned 220-unit mixed-income apartment community at 3349 Refugee Road that will serve 550 new middle- to low-wage-earning residents, with CMHA as the sole developer.
• $14.3 million to acquire Demorest Townhomes, a 48-unit multifamily housing complex constructed in 2021 at 4230 Cove Court in Grove City. The purchase includes 11 acres of vacant land on the site where CMHA will build a new 104-unit affordable housing community and a clubhouse.

CMHA’s $64 million-plus multifamily housing bond plan reflects an innovative approach to expanding the region’s housing supply by leveraging capital markets in ways that maximize long-term community impact.

The bonds provide developers with access to competitive financing that can significantly reduce borrowing costs, making it possible to deliver high-quality housing at more affordable rents. This approach is key to CMHA’s strategy for strengthening the region’s housing stock and addressing Central Ohio’s shortage of attainable housing. The initiative was bolstered by CMHA’s A+ rating from S&P Global Ratings, which helps secure favorable financing terms and investor confidence.

“The multifamily housing bonds we’re issuing for The Falls and Demorest Townhomes are more than just a funding tool — they’re a catalyst for growth,” said CMHA Chief Operating Officer Scott Scharlach.

“By structuring these transactions to attract investment at competitive rates, we’re able to accelerate development timelines, keep rents within reach for working families and ensure these properties remain strong community assets for decades to come. This type of financing is a critical part of how we expand and preserve the housing options Franklin County needs.”

In addition, the CMHA Board announced today its approval to move forward with the $26 million acquisition of Rosebrook Village, a 244-unit multifamily residential apartment community at 6566 Rosebrook Lane in Reynoldsburg, owned by Columbus Housing Enterprise (CHE).

Columbus Housing Enterprise is a nonprofit organization committed to preserving affordable housing in Central Ohio through the philanthropic commitment of leaders in the private sector.

“This investment is another step forward in our strategy to combine the generosity of two successful and community-minded families with a nonprofit acting as a steward for the preservation of quality existing unsubsidized affordable housing,” said CHE Board Chair Hal Keller.

“We want to credit CMHA’s leadership and vision for working with us again because without this agreement, rents at Rosebrook Village would continue to soar as they are across central Ohio,” Keller said. “We also believe this model can and should be replicated as other multifamily property owners follow the lead of the Weiler and Kelley families.”

Read CMHA's press release.