Thank you for your interest in attending the Funders Briefing on the MacLaren Hall Redevelopment hosted by Supervisor Hilda Solis and the City of El Monte in partnership with the Weingart Foundation, California Community Foundation, Southern California Grantmakers and The Center for Strategic Partnerships.
This briefing will provide an overview of the unique partnerships established to co-design a reparative mixed-use supportive housing development led by community members, Los Angeles County, and the City of El Monte. The site visit will showcase transformative service providers and demonstrate the vision our public sector partners have for crafting culturally responsive programming in this place-based development.
Themes include Effective Public Sector Partnerships, Community Design, Public Open Space, Supportive Housing for TAY, Seniors, Victims of Domestic Violence, and Families.
Parking
Dedicated parking by the administration building entrance will be coned off for you and participants.
Agenda
11:00 am Refreshments
11:05 am Introduction by Joanna Jackson, Interim President and CEO, Weingart Foundation
Welcome and Thank You Remarks, Supervisor Solis
11:10 am Brief Overview, Kelly Quinn, CEO Master Planning Unit
History of the site, & Needs
11:15 am Present the redevelopment plans
Park & Timeline
Housing mixed-use development & Timeline, City Manager Alma Martinez, City of El Monte
Importance of Future County & Community Services and Needs,
Director of the Los Angeles County Department of Children and Family Services (DCFS) Brandon T. Nichols
11:45 am Programming Envisioned by Community-Based Organizations
Q & A (10 min)
12:00pm Walking Tour (15 min, DPW & DCFS)
12:30 pm Tour ends
Please fill out the form to secure your attendance for the event by Friday, January 12th.
