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Building People: Joe’s Story
/in general, housing & community development, staff, veterans“Century builds housing. Here at CVC, we build people.” When Joseph “Joe” Haywood arrived at Century Villages at Cabrillo (CVC), he didn’t just find a job—he found a purpose. Today, as a longtime member of the Century team, Joe’s story reflects the heart of our mission: creating not only housing but opportunity, dignity, and lasting […]
Welcoming New Board Member: Anita Nelson
/in board of directors, generalCentury Housing is proud to welcome Anita Nelson, Chief Executive Officer of SRO Housing Corporation, to our board of directors. With more than 35 years of experience across the nonprofit and private sectors, Ms. Nelson brings deep expertise in affordable housing development, operations, and fiscal management. Since 2003, she has led SRO Housing Corporation—an established […]
Building 404 Brings New Homes for Veterans at West LA VA
/in development, general, housing & community development, veteransThe transformation of the West Los Angeles VA campus continues with the opening of Building 404, a new permanent supportive housing community developed by Century Affordable Development, Inc. This 73-home community is made possible through The Veterans Collective—a partnership between Century, U.S.VETS, and Thomas Safran & Associates—reflecting a shared commitment to building a neighborhood where […]
Welcoming New Board Members: Robert Abbasi and Jim Mather
/in board of directors, generalCentury Housing is pleased to welcome Robert Abbasi and Jim Mather to our board of directors. Mr. Robert Abbasi, founder and president of RTI Properties, Inc., brings over 40 years of experience in real estate investment, development, and finance. Under his leadership, RTI has managed a diverse portfolio of multifamily, retail, office, and manufactured home […]
Century Housing Corporation Receives CDFI Fund Award
/in awards, financing for developers, generalCentury Housing Corporation has received a $725,000 Financial Assistance (FA) Award from the U.S. Department of the Treasury’s Community Development Financial Institutions (CDFI) Fund. We learned of the award last fall as part of the FY 2024 CDFI Program funding round announcement—and the funds arrived this week. This award is part of the CDFI Fund’s […]
California Developer Roundtable 2025: Advancing Affordable Housing Solutions
/in event, financing for developers, general, housing policyCentury Housing, Lument, and Downs Pham & Kuei LLP proudly hosted the California Developer Roundtable on Tuesday, Feb. 4, 2025, bringing together leaders in real estate development, finance, and policy for an insightful day of discussions on the future of affordable housing. This annual gathering continues to be a key platform for collaboration and knowledge-sharing, […]
Standing Together During the LA Wildfires: A Message From Century Housing
/in generalDear Friends, The wildfires in Los Angeles County have brought devastating losses for many, including members of our affordable housing community. Our hearts go out to everyone impacted by this ongoing crisis, and we extend our deepest sympathies to those who have lost their homes. At Century, we understand that this disaster is still tragically […]
Affordable Housing Opens for Veterans in Long Beach
/in development, event, general, grand opening, homelessness, housing & community development, press release, veteransThe Cove Brings 90 Apartments for Low-Income Veterans, Including Those Who Have Experienced Homelessness Century Housing celebrated the grand opening of The Cove this week with a ribbon-cutting ceremony, unveiling its newest affordable housing development exclusively for Veterans. Developed by Century Affordable Development, Inc., the 90-unit apartment community is the latest addition to Century Villages […]
Century Villages Hosts Press Event on Housing Solutions
/in event, general, homelessnessThis week, Century Villages at Cabrillo in Long Beach hosted the unveiling of a pivotal report linking public investment in housing to reduced homelessness. Leaders from the Los Angeles County Affordable Housing Solutions Agency (LACAHSA), the Homelessness Policy Research Institute, and United Way of Greater Los Angeles gathered at our supportive housing community to explore […]
Staff Reflection on Veterans Day
/in general, homelessness, housing & community development, veteransAt Century Housing, supporting Veterans in their journey toward stable housing and renewed independence is central to our mission. This Veterans Day, we are honored to share insights from Richard Pacheco, a Veteran and case manager with Century Oasis Residential Services at The Moonstone, who brings his own experiences to his work, helping fellow Veterans rebuild […]
Santa Angelina: Innovative Collaboration for Affordable Senior Housing
/in financing for developers, general, grand opening, seniorsThis year, Century Housing celebrated the grand opening of National CORE’s Santa Angelina community, which highlights innovative approaches to affordable housing. Developed on church property in Placentia in conjunction with the Episcopal Diocese of Los Angeles, Santa Angelina showcases how religious institutions can help address California’s housing needs. While it predates Senate Bill 4, which […]
Century Housing and Partners Celebrate The Moonstone Opening
/in event, general, grand opening, housing & community development, press releaseHomekey Conversion Transforms Former Motel into Permanent Supportive Housing for South Bay Residents Experiencing Homelessness REDONDO BEACH, CALIF. (Oct. 17, 2024) — Today, Century Housing marked the opening of The Moonstone, a community offering 20 studio apartments for residents who have experienced chronic homelessness. Century’s development affiliate, Century Affordable Development, Inc., transformed a blighted motel along Pacific […]
First Deal Closed Through Inglewood Home Assist Fund
/in financing for developers, general, loan closing, press releaseNonprofit Housing Developer to Rehabilitate Apartment Complex and Keep Rents Affordable INGLEWOOD, CALIF. (Oct. 8, 2024) — Today, Century Housing Corporation announced the closing of its first loan through the Inglewood Home Assist Fund with Community HousingWorks, a nonprofit affordable housing developer. Community HousingWorks has acquired Stadium Village, an 80-unit complex in Inglewood, to maintain […]
Transforming Motels into Permanent Supportive Housing in Orange County
/in financing for developers, general, loan closingOrange County, known for its world-renowned attractions like Disneyland and its stunning coastline, has a rich history as a tourist destination. For decades, motels along the famed “Road to Summer,” Beach Boulevard, provided affordable lodging for out-of-towners. Today, many of these properties have fallen into disrepair. However, for community members on the brink of homelessness, […]
Celebrating a Month of Move-ins
/in general, housing & community developmentThis July, Century welcomed dozens of residents into our newly opened supportive communities in Long Beach and the South Bay: The Moonstone, The Banning, and The Cove. “Working in affordable housing can be stressful but move-in days remind us why we are here and what makes our field so special,” said Heather Sharp, Vice President […]
Century Housing President & CEO Ronald Griffith Announces Retirement
/in general, press releaseRonald Griffith Stepping Down After 26 Years of Service to Century Housing as President & CEO and General Counsel CULVER CITY, CALIF. — The President & CEO and General Counsel of Century Housing, Ronald Griffith, recently announced his retirement from the organization, effective September 2, 2024. Mr. Griffith has served as President & CEO of […]
Century Housing Releases 2023 Annual Report
/in generalCentury is excited for the publication of our 2023 Annual Report. The theme, “Partners for Change,” reflects our commitment to expanding our impact in close collaboration with industry partners, government agencies, community members, and clients. Learn how Century has made a difference across the state of California as a funder, developer, and manager of exceptional […]
Breaking Ground on Buildings 158 and 210 at the West LA VA
/in event, groundbreaking, housing & community development, veteransCentury was proud to celebrate the groundbreaking of two more buildings at the West LA VA North Campus on Friday, May 31: Building 158, a Century development that will provide 49 supportive homes for Veterans and Building 210, a U.S.VETS development that will offer 38 supportive homes primarily serving female Veterans and their families. Along […]
Century Housing Corporation Selected to ImpactAssets 50™️ (IA 50) 2024
/in general, investingImpactAssets, the impact investing trailblazer with a decade-plus track record of mobilizing capital for good, today released the ImpactAssets 50™️ (IA 50) 2024, a free publicly available, searchable database of impact investment fund managers globally, with Century Housing Corporation on the list. The IA 50, now in its 13th year, is designed to offer a […]
Insights and Innovation: Highlights from the California Developer Roundtable 2024
/in event, financing for developers, general, housing policyCentury Housing, Lument, and Downs Pham & Kuei LLP hosted the California Developer Roundtable on Thursday, Feb. 15, our annual gathering of real estate development leaders and partners. We are grateful for the participants who faithfully attend our roundtable every year, as well as the new faces who joined us. It was also an honor […]
Honoring a Legacy: Announcing the 2024 Tim O’Connell Scholarship Winners at Century Communities
/in generalRevitalizing Communities Through California’s Portfolio Reinvestment Program
/in financing for developers, generalby Nick Friend, Director, Northern California Century recently closed its latest Portfolio Reinvestment Program (PRP) project with Eden Housing: Vista Verde, a 76-unit apartment complex in Santa Cruz County, which is undergoing rehabilitation as part of California’s innovative PRP initiative. Through this program, the state is repurposing leftover federal COVID relief funds to support aging properties with […]
Century Housing Receives Generous $15 Million Grant from Philanthropist MacKenzie Scott
/in general, press releaseCULVER CITY, CALIF. – Century Housing, a nonprofit lender, developer, and manager of affordable housing, announced today that MacKenzie Scott donated $15 million to the organization through her philanthropic fund, Yield Giving. The unrestricted gift will support Century’s critical work across the state of California to create and preserve affordable housing and build stronger, healthier […]
With Racial Equity Bond Issuance, Century Housing Showcases How Blockchain Technology Can Improve CDFI Financing
/in new programsBond will provide capital for special purpose credit program dedicated to women and minority developers of affordable housing Century Housing Corporation has issued a $10 million Racial Equity Bond to further fund Century’s Emerging Developers Program, a special purpose credit program supporting women and minority developers. Structured by U.S. Bank, a mirror issuance of the […]