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Back-to-school creates challenges for homeless students

It’s back to school at Aviva’s Wallis House, a 42-bed shelter for women and children experiencing homelessness. Logan Mendoza is five years old and about to start kindergarten. His sister, 12-year-old Nicole, is going into seventh grade. “Sometimes when the teacher says, ‘You have an amazing daughter. I’m so glad she came here,’ I want…

Amber M.’s Story

Former Wallis House Resident is Thriving & Giving Back It has been almost three years since Amber McCline was a resident at Wallis House. Early this year Amber reconnected with Wallis House Director, Maricela Echeverri to reflect on the essential role Aviva played for her and her family and to tell about the metamorphosis she…

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New mobile clinic gives homeless privacy and technology

LOS ANGELES — Inside a van outside the Wallis House at Aviva Family and Children’s Services, a Hollywood shelter for women and kids, 34-year-old Christian Thomas is getting her blood sugar tested. Read the whole article on https://spectrumnews1.com/

Aviva’s Wallis House on CBS2LA

Recently Aviva’s Wallis House was featured on Erica Olsen’s Inside SoCal on CBS2LA! Our shelter for homeless women and children was highlighted as a beacon of hope in Los Angeles County. We provide three meals a day and a warm, safe place for local residents to reside while receiving essential services from PATH, our partner…

Regina Bette, Aviva’s President/CEO Retires After 11 Years

Envision Consulting Retained as Search Firm Jonathan M. Werner, Esq., Chair of the Board of Directors and Executive Leadership of Hamburger Home d/b/a Aviva Family and Children’s Services announces the retirement of Regina Bette, LMFT, President/CEO, in Spring of 2022 after 11 years. Envision Consulting has been retained to conduct a national search for her…

Aviva’s Strategic Plan 2021-2025

Aviva Family and Children’s Services, often referred to as a “beacon of hope” by clients and referral partners, embarks on this strategic plan with affirmed commitment to providing critical support for the increasing numbers of vulnerable children and families in Los Angeles County. In the midst of the current global pandemic, Aviva continues to provide…