Los Angeles County Fifth District Supervisor Kathryn Barger recently honored Donna Deutchman, the retired Chief Executive Officer of Homes 4 Families, a non-profit organization exclusively dedicated to helping veterans and their families attain affordable housing through the unique Veteran Enriched Neighborhoods program. The program model empowers veterans to achieve upward mobility through homeownership.
Deutchman, the inaugural CEO of Homes 4 Families, had been at the helm of the organization for 18 years and retired at the end of September.
“Donna is a longtime local leader that has worked hard to make sure the words ‘veteran’ and ‘homeless’ are never used together,” Barger said during a recognition ceremony that took place in the Board of Supervisors’ Hearing Room. “Thanks to Donna’s leadership, Homes 4 Families has created a unique model of housing and care for veteran families that delivers results. Her organization’s work has been transformational for families in the Fifth District and beyond. Without a doubt, our communities are truly enriched when veterans call them home.”
Barger also noted that under Deutchman’s leadership, Homes 4 Families has helped lift 234 low-income families to achieve their dream of affordable home ownership.
In the next two years, Homes 4 Families will add 38 additional veteran families to this number through its current projects. Homes 4 Families also has a neighborhood of 56 homes in Palmdale that is in its final phases. There are also completed projects in Pacoima, Sylmar, and Santa Clarita, plus more homes planned in North Hollywood.
“It’s been an honor to support veterans with the assistance of Supervisor Barger,” said Deutchman. “The most satisfying part of this role has been developing and implementing our ‘Veteran Enriched Neighborhoods’ program that has proved it delivers permanent results and helps veterans move up the economic ladder. It has changed lives.”
Before founding Homes 4 Families, Deutchman served as the CEO of Habitat for Humanity’s San Fernando/Santa Clarita Valleys chapter. Under her leadership, the organization became one of the top 5% of Habitat chapters, building an impressive 359 homes. In 2018, she was honored by the San Fernando Valley Business Journal as Not-For-Project Business Woman of the Year. She was also appointed to the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs’ Veterans Community Oversight and Engagement Board Federal Advisory Committee.
A video of Barger presenting Deutchman with a scroll and her remarks is available by clicking here.
The city of Santa Clarita and county of Los Angeles presented checks totaling $700,000 to Habitat 4 Families in showing their support for the housing for CalVet families.
The city of Santa Clarita is proud to announce its continued support of Habitat for Humanity’s Santa Clarita CalVet Residential Enriched Neighborhood and has contributed $350,000 to the development of the community.
Our communities are undoubtedly strengthened by veterans. Last weekend, I was proud to join Homes 4 Families for a special ceremony where six veteran families received the keys to their new homes.
Comment On This Story
COMMENT POLICY: We welcome comments from individuals and businesses. All comments are moderated. Comments are subject to rejection if they are vulgar, combative, or in poor taste.
REAL NAMES ONLY: All posters must use their real individual or business name. This applies equally to Twitter account holders who use a nickname.
The Los Angeles County Treasurer and Tax Collector reminds Santa Clarita Valley residents that the second installment of the 2024-25 Annual Secured Property Taxes becomes delinquent if not paid by Thursday, April 10.
Among several important issues presented at its Tuesday, April 8 regular board meeting, the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors will hear recommendations on establishing a unified permitting authority for the Altadena One-Stop Recovery Permitting Center relating to properties impacted by the Eaton Fire.
Los Angeles Health Services has released its 2024 Annual Report, showcasing a year of exemplary achievements in patient care, innovation, and community health.
The LA County Arts Internship Program will invest over $1.6 million to fund 228 university and community college internships, providing students with paid on-the-job experience in the arts and creative sector at over 170 nonprofit organizations starting this summer. Applications for interested students are open now.
The Small Business Development Center hosted by College of the Canyons will offer a free webinar, Fundamentals of Food Businesses, on Thursday, April 10 from noon to 1 p.m.
As we move through the budget process for Fiscal Year 2025/26, our focus remains clear-fiscal responsibility, long-term stability and protecting the quality of life our residents have come to expect.
The Master's University baseball team traveled to Glendale, Ariz. and was able to split the first of two doubleheaders against Arizona Christian University with a 10-7 win and a 19-4 loss at Greenway High School Friday evening, April 4.
The Santa Clarita Community College District Board of Trustees will hold a business meeting Wednesday, April 9, beginning at 5 p.m. The board will first meet in closed session at 4:30 p.m.
Backed by a standout out pitching performance from sophomore Nichole Muro, College of the Canyons softball picked up a 7-2 conference win over No. 13 state-ranked Antelope Valley College on Thursday, April 3.
The Splash N’ Dash Egg Hunt, presented by Kaiser Permanente, will take place on Saturday, April 19, at 10 a.m. at the Santa Clarita Aquatic Center Waterslide Pool, when hundreds of eggs will rush down the slide and into the water for kids to collect.
The city of Santa Clarita Film Office has released the list of 10 productions filming in the Santa Clarita Valley for the week of Monday, April 7 to Saturday, April 12.
The Santa Clarita Arts Commission will hold its regular meeting Thursday, April 10, at 6 p.m., in Council Chambers at City Hall, 23920 Valencia Blvd., 1st Floor, Santa Clarita, CA 91355.
The Santa Clarita Valley Family History & Genealogy Fair, an annual free genealogy fair hosted by the Valencia FamilySearch Center, will be held on Saturday, April 26, 8 a.m.-2:30 p.m.
The Los Angeles County Treasurer and Tax Collector reminds Santa Clarita Valley residents that the second installment of the 2024-25 Annual Secured Property Taxes becomes delinquent if not paid by Thursday, April 10.
The 52nd Annual Frontier Toyota Henry Mayo Golf Classic will host a $20 per ball Helicopter Golf Ball Drop at 3 p.m. on Saturday, May 10 at Valencia Country Club.
California State Park enthusiasts from across the state have nominated their favorite state parks, and now it’s time to decide. State Parks has gathered the top nominations, and now it is time for you to determine the Best of California’s State Parks.
Residents wanting to wear their Santa Clarita pride can now shop online at the city of Santa Clarita City Store. The store offers a variety of city-branded merchandise options, including t-shirts, hoodies, hats, totes and more.
Explore the world by traveling to the Canyon Country Community Center for the Celebrate event series. Experience different customs and cultures, no plane ticket needed.
After three successful years guiding the Teton Ranch Conservancy, Executive Director Jaron Cramer will be stepping down from his position effective Friday, April 18.
The Santa Clarita City Council will meet in open session on Tuesday, April 8 at City Hall to consider sending a letter, signed by all city council members, to the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors regarding Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department deputy vacancies and encouraging the board to make investments in enhancing LASD retention and strengthening recruitment efforts.
California State University, Northridge’s Department of Theatre will host Native Voices, the only professional theatre company in the United States devoted to bringing Indigenous playwrights, 7:30 p.m. Monday, April 7, to perform “To Indigeneity and Beyond!”
Tweet This
Facebook
Digg This
Bookmark
Stumble
RSS
REAL NAMES ONLY: All posters must use their real individual or business name. This applies equally to Twitter account holders who use a nickname.
0 Comments
You can be the first one to leave a comment.