On February 25, 2025, we went before the Santa Monica City Council to request a $10 million dollar loan to complete our apartment rehabilitation project. Their official response was they are committed to try and keep us in Santa Monica but would need to take a closer look at the city budget. The Council is currently working on the city budget. This is the time to let them know it is imperative to find the funds to support the rehabilitation of our property.
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Generations at Virginia Ave. email: info@keepsmlocal.org.
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Get To Know Us
Our community is home to 103 tenants across 36 units, with 34 designated as low-income housing. We are a diverse and tight-knit group, deeply rooted in Santa Monica for three generations.
• 82 adults and 21 children
• 85% Latino, 14% African American, 1% other
• 21 senior citizens
• 13 tenants with disabilities
• 85% of our tenants work in Santa Monica, including city employees
• 6 adult students attending Santa Monica College
• 6 cats, 11 dogs, and 3 birds add to our community spirit
Our families have a long history in this building, with most moving in between 1970 and 1988. We take pride in giving back—over 90% of our families volunteer locally, and over 80% rely on Santa Monica’s clinics, food banks, and community services.
We are more than just tenants—we are neighbors, workers, and lifelong members of the Santa Monica community.
How You Can Help