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Founded in 1996, Alexandria House is a non-profit transitional residence and house of hospitality providing safe and supportive housing for women and children in the process of moving from emergency shelter to permanent housing. Located in the densely populated and ethnically diverse Mid-Wilshire area, Alexandria House also serves its broader neighborhood community by providing educational and enrichment opportunities for residents and neighbors alike.

In response to the compelling needs of the women and children living in the house, as well as the neighborhood needs before us each day, the goal of Alexandria House is to be a community-oriented transitional house and neighborhood center which is intentionally multicultural, antiracist and where the needs of women who are economically poor are central.

L.A. Times Article About
Alexandria House

• Volunteers to assist us;

• Gently used clothing, furniture and household items;

• Non-perishable foods for our pantry;
• Diapers and toiletries;
• Donations to fund day-to-day operations.

We know that times are challenging with our troubled economy and increasing food prices.

We, too, are being impacted by these unexpected increases in our budget.

The families we serve, both current and past residents, are being pushed even harder in their efforts to provide for their children.

Please consider making a donation to Alexandria House today to ensure that we will be here for the families who come to our doors in need.
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Alexandria House in the news
Protesting Budget Cut
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Please note:
Due to construction on our Family Recreation Center beginning on April 20th, we are unable to receive donations of gently used items. Our neighborhood thrift store will be also be closed during the time of construction. To make a monetary donation, please click here. Thank you!

Please help us raise the final funds we need to raise the roof by contributing to our Sustaining Wall

Los Angeles Housing Facts
(You may want to sit down for this)

There are an estimated 91,000 people homeless each night in Los Angeles County.
Renters in the City of Los Angeles must earn $26 per hour, or $54,080 to afford a market rate unit in the city.
Average rents for a 1-bedroom unit range from $793 to $1,129 and the lowest price found for a 2-bedroom unit was $975.
A minimum-wage worker ($6.75/hour) would need to work 92 hours a week to afford a 1 bedroom unit, and 116 hours a week to afford a 2 bedroom unit.
Just over 54% of the region's renters spent 30% or more of their incomes on rent in 2004, up from 49% in 2000.
In Los Angeles, there is a need for 23,968 units of permanent supportive housing for individuals, yet only 2,402 are available.
Less than 1 in 5 households (19%) could afford an average priced home in 2004 in LA County, compared to about 1 in 4 (26%) in 2003.

Contact Alexandria House  info@alexandriahouse.org
Tel: (213) 381-2649  Fax: (213) 382-4517