Build Hope, Inc., Founding Executive Director

ORGANIZATION

Build Hope, Inc. (BHI), originally established as Kids Progress Inc. (KPI) in 2002 by the Housing Authority of the City of Los Angeles (HACLA), was created to ensure low-income residents living in HACLA’s properties or receiving Section 8 assistance receive the full social, health, educational and work opportunities to which they are entitled. BHI’s mission is to advance economic equity and overall well being of HACLA’s communities.

Since its inception, HACLA has provided in-kind staffing to manage BHI’s operations. Recognizing the need for greater impact and sustainable growth, HACLA has now invested in developing BHI's own organizational capacity. This strategic investment aims to provide greater independence, enabling BHI to expand its reach and deepen its impact within the communities it serves.

BHI serves individuals and families living in public housing, Section 8 and other residential housing units owned or operated by HACLA,...