Housing Projects
The Nest on Florence
Opened in 2022, The Nest on Florence is a five-story, 41,000 sq ft, 51 unit housing complex named in honor of two Wellnest donors, David and Susan Hirsch. This unique development houses a supportive network of on-site services by Wellnest including intensive case management, on-site therapy, and substance abuse counselors. The Nest on Florence was built to serve young adults – many with very young children – who are at risk for or, who have experienced homelessness, or are aging out of the foster care system. Many of these young adults are faced with challenges that may inhibit their ability to maintain stable housing.
We believe Wellnest’s holistic approach, coupled with our vision to foster a warm and respectful community environment, is what sets The Nest on Florence apart from other housing facilities.
The Nest on Jefferson
In clear recognition of the link between secure and stable, housing and mental health, in 2018, Wellnest expanded its core services to include housing services for Transitional Age Youth. With Wellnest’s grand opening of The Nest on Florence in July 2022, the first permanent supportive housing program under the organization, we are only getting started in further, addressing this core need for underserved youth: housing.
A year later, this mission continues with the opening of a second site, The Nest on Jefferson a five-story permanent, supportive housing complex, set to be in the heart of Los Angeles. This site will include a Community Wellness Center (CWC) on the ground floor and a housing project on remaining floors for Transitional Age Youth, in order to combine services and housing in one location. We are proud to have received $8 million through the California Department of Healthcare Services’ (DHCS) Behavioral Health Continuum Infrastructure Program (BHCIP) in support of this innovative and critical project.
The project will include more than 3500 ft.² of community gardens, parking, and over 4000 ft.² of indoor space with service offices and ample flexible programming space for community support groups, wellness classes, health, education, youth development, and mentoring, and other behavioral health activities. The
CWC is an integral part of making an immediate impact in the community.
The Nest on Jefferson
The Nest on Jefferson Community Wellness
The Nest on Exposition
In an ambitious move towards addressing the critical need for supportive housing, Wellnest was recently announced as a recipient of the HomeKey NOFA, Award from the California Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD) https://www.hcd.ca.gov This prestigious award, a total of $7.6 million is part of the $156.4 million in HomeKey awards aimed at combating homelessness and housing insecurity across the state of California.
Wellnest will work in collaboration with the County of Los Angeles to develop The Nest on Exposition. A groundbreaking modular construction project designed to provide 24 interim housing units for young adults experiencing homelessness. The initiative will not only offer a safe Haven for vulnerable youth but also reflect the organizations commitment to fostering a healthier community by addressing fundamental, needs such as housing.
The Nest on Exposition project is set to be a beacon of progress demonstrating the effective collaboration between public entities, and dedicated organizations like Wellnest . This synergy is pivotal in constructing, not only buildings, but also robust communities where every individual has the opportunity to lead a dignified and fulfilling life.