Lucia Hope Community Proposal Package

Executive Summary

Imagine waking up tomorrow and realizing that every child in Antelope Valley has a safe place to sleep, every parent has access to nourishing food, and every family has the support they need to thrive. What would it mean if we could win, sustainably, the battle against homelessness for women, children, and families in our community?

Los Angeles County faces one of the most severe homelessness crises in the nation, with more than 72,000 individuals unhoused. Families, women, and children are disproportionately impacted, especially in Service Planning Area 1 (Antelope Valley).

Lucia Hope proposes the development of an 81-acre trauma-informed community that integrates rapid-deployment housing pods, education facilities, food security programs, workforce development hubs, and wraparound services into one holistic environment.

Phased Build-Out Plan

• Phase 1: Land acquisition and rapid-deployment pods with essential services. Immediate relief for approximately 250–300 families.
• Phase 2: Expansion with gardens, orchards, classrooms, and communal kitchens.
• Phase 3: Full build-out of permanent housing, workforce hubs, and generational community infrastructure.

Impact

• Immediate relief for hundreds of families in Phase 1
• Scalable to 12,000–32,000 individuals housed at full build-out
• Alignment with Measure H, Housing for Health, and LAHSA initiatives
• Creation of a replicable model for generational change in Los Angeles County

Fact Sheet: Lucia Hope

Organization Overview: IRS-recognized 501(c)(3) public charity

Mission Statement: Trauma-informed housing, education, food security, and workforce development for women, children, and families

Vision Project: 81-acre community in Antelope Valley

Core Programs: Safe Housing, Education, Food Security, Workforce Development, Wraparound Services

Impact Goals: Immediate relief for families; scalable to 32,000 individuals; alignment with County initiatives

Program Description

Introduction

Los Angeles County is experiencing a homelessness crisis of unprecedented scale, with families, women, and children disproportionately impacted. The need for bold, immediate, and transformative solutions has never been greater.

Project Overview

Our 81-acre trauma-informed community integrates housing, education, food security, workforce development, and wraparound services into one holistic environment designed to address the root causes of homelessness and create pathways to lasting stability.

Alignment with County Initiatives

Lucia Hope aligns with and supports Measure H, Housing for Health, and LAHSA partnerships, working collaboratively to address the County's most urgent needs.

Program Components

• Safe Housing: Rapid-deployment pods transitioning to permanent housing
• Education: On-site classrooms and enrichment programs for children and families
• Food Security: Community gardens, orchards, and communal kitchens
• Workforce Development: Training hubs and job placement services
• Wraparound Services: Counseling, healthcare, case management, and family support

Expected Outcomes

• Reduced family homelessness
• Improved school attendance and academic performance
• Increased employment readiness and income stability
• Strengthened family resilience and long-term stability

Phased Build-Out Plan

Phase 1: Immediate Relief

Timeline: Immediate

Components: Land acquisition, rapid-deployment pods, essential services

Impact: Relief for hundreds of families

Phase 2: Community Expansion

Timeline: 1–2 years

Components: Gardens, orchards, classrooms, communal kitchens, expanded wraparound services

Impact: Families housed, nourished, and educated

Phase 3: Full Build-Out

Timeline: 3–5 years

Components: Permanent housing, workforce hubs, community centers, healthcare, recreation, sustainable farming

Impact: Generational community serving 12,000–32,000 individuals

Budget Summary

Total Year 1 Budget: $5,000,000

Outcomes & Evaluation

Key Metrics

• Reduce Family Homelessness: Track families housed annually
• Increase School Attendance: Monitor attendance, grades, and enrichment participation
• Improve Employment Readiness: Track training completion, job placements, and income stability
• Strengthen Family Resilience: Measure counseling outcomes and service utilization

Evaluation Framework

We utilize case management software, provide quarterly County reports, and maintain a commitment to continuous improvement to ensure accountability and measurable impact.

A Vision for Tomorrow

Los Angeles County is facing a homelessness crisis of unprecedented scale. Families, women, and children are among the most vulnerable, and the need for bold, immediate, and transformative solutions has never been greater.

Lucia Hope is uniquely positioned to meet this challenge. Our trauma-informed design integrates housing, education, food security, workforce development, and wraparound services into one holistic model.

We are ready to act now:

• Phase 1 delivers immediate relief
• Phase 2 expands into education and food security
• Phase 3 completes the vision with permanent housing and generational infrastructure

Lucia Hope is not just a housing project—it is a solution to one of the County's most urgent needs. By partnering with us, LA County can demonstrate leadership in addressing homelessness with innovation, compassion, and sustainability.

Together, we can ensure that women, children, and families are not only housed, but empowered to thrive for generations to come.