The issues concentrated in South Central LA represent some of the most pressing issues facing our country.
High-quality affordable housing helps overcome systemic poverty today and for future generations.
Transforming Lives
Our work impacts real lives of real people on a daily basis.
From our tenants, "Sola helped me..."
 ESCAPE FROM AN ABUSIVE RELATIONSHIP Esutolia left an abusive marriage and was living out of her car while she worked at a local restaurant. A few months ago, she got a HUD Section8 voucher, subsidizing 70% of her rent. “I am so, so thankful for allowing me to start a new life. I have never ever lived in anything this beautiful and will take care of it like my home.” Esutolia and son SoLa Tenants |  GET OFF THE STREETS Francisco Avalos was homeless when he approached SoLa Rentals. |  RESTART MY LIFE After the death of his wife, James spiraled into depression and homelessness. James found SoLa through the VASH Assistance program. “People don’t realize how much a nice, safe home means…until you don’t have one.” James and son, SoLa Tenants |
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 GAIN INDEPENDENCE Mr. Jones was permanently confined to a wheelchair after an accident. SoLa purposefully makes several of its ground floor units handicapped accessible. “I make each and every day a good day.” Mr. Jones, SoLa Tenant |  GIVE BACK TO MY NEIGHBORHOOD Ashley grew up in South Central. In 2005, she was shot in a driveway shooting in the crossfire. After her recovery, she decided she wanted to help others to heal herself. Sola sponsored Ashley to get her real-estate agent's license exam. She is now a full-time leasing and property manager. Ashely says, "She's looking forward to improving herself and her neighborhood." Ashely, SoLA Property Manager |  FIND A HOME IN HOUSING “We thank God and SoLa for helping us get out of the shelter with our 3 year old daughter.” Jason and Amina, SoLa Tenants |
Due to the quality, quantity and affordability of our units, Sola Fund has become a highly sought after provider of affordable housing across Los Angeles.
Approximately 85% of tenants come from disadvantaged backgrounds.
17% are veterans and their families
22% have been homeless at some point in the last 5 years.
1 in 4 have some sort of long-term disability (mental/physical disabled.
A significant number have been victims of domestic abuse or gang violence.
96% of tenants are ethnic minorities