From the beginning, HCHC's goal has been more than simply developing much-needed affordable housing in Hollywood and surrounding neighborhoods. Our aim has always been to provide a safe and attractive living environment for families and individuals, incorporating smart, innovative planning and design to maximize access to transportation, services, retail businesses and other amenities.

Today, HCHC's team of human service professionals plan and implement, in partnership with other local service providers, a broad range of progarms and services designed to assist our residents in joining the socio-economic mainstream, to grow as individuals and become productive members of the community. Due to its high rate of success in utilizing services to assist with maintaining housing among the formerly homeless and other special-needs clients, HCHCs' Resident Service program was chosen by the Los Angeles Housing Authority to participate in a national research project used by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development to create a best-practices manual.

Resident Services : Resident Services Coordinators (RSCs) meet with residents regularly to assess their psycho-social needs and to assist residents in developing and working toward their goals. RSC's make referrals to supportive services needed by the resident, which may include health services, substance abuse recovery programs and legal assistance. HCHC's Community Developer is responsible for outreach, scheduling educational workshops and speakers, and working with the existing network of social service organizations to provide additional resources to HCHC’s residents.

Therapy Services: HCHC's residents, particularly those living with HIV/AIDS or who have experienced homelessness, are facing life crises which can create depression, isolation and disorientation. By attending therapeutic support groups, led by qualified and credentialed therapists, a resident can gain the emotional support of others who are experiencing similar crises.

Children's and After-School Enrichment Program: HCHC provides two after-school enrichment programs serving children ages 5-12 years of age, as well as parenting skills instruction, including problem-solving and alternatives to physical punishment. Parenting skill instruction makes a significant impact on family life in our housing facilities. The academic enrichment received by students is an important source of support for their educational success.

ESL Classes: An estimated 50% of HCHCs' residents are immigrants whose first language is one other than English. HCHC provides English as a Second Language instruction and literacy classes to some 200 residents ages 14 through adult providing them the opportunity to obtain the English proficiency necessary to participate fully in the community, succeed in educational and career goals, and attain economic independence. In a collaborative effort with the L.A.Unified School District, HCHC also offers a Distance Learning ESL program at six of our housing sites.

Food Bank and Life Care Program: This program provides eligible residents with nonperishable food, hygiene items, school supplies, and bus and taxi vouchers for doctors, school or social service appointments.