Transforming Lives
Our work impacts real lives of real people on a daily basis.
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.
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 has become a highly sought after provider of affordable housing across Los Angeles.
Approximately 85% of tenants come from disadvantaged backgrounds.