Supporter Testimonials Many leaders from throughout the Boyle Heights community are stepping forward to support the project. Here are a few of them: |
 “I am pleased to support the plan for the new Wyvernwood because it really takes care of the people who live there. No one will be 'kicked out.' No one’s rent will rise above what they’d pay for their current apartment. And creating additional housing, including plenty of affordable housing, will help young people who grew up here have a place to live. This will help to create a stronger community.” Father Richard Estrada |
 "For 27 years, I have seen the Wyvernwood Apartments need more and more help. I am supportive of the owners' plans to bring this new mixed-use project to the community. It ensures decent and adequate affordable housing for low-income households. I believe it will go a long way toward strengthening our families and our community. It is long….long….overdue!" Monsignor John Moretta |
 "I strongly support this major investment in the future of Boyle Heights. It is essential for the improvement of housing in the community, for the creation of multiple opportunities for new jobs, and most importantly, to give our young people a safer and healthier place to grow and develop." Sister Jennie Lechtenberg |
 “I wholeheartedly support the Wyvernwood redevelopment project, which will create critically important jobs and opportunities. Homeboy Industries is proud to be a partner in the Boyle Heights Jobs Collaborative, which is creating a pipeline to direct local residents into the 10,000 construction-related jobs that will be created by this project.” Father Greg Boyle |
 "East Los Angeles has been hit incredibly hard by the economic downturn. I support this project because I know that creating plenty of affordable housing and thousands of permanent jobs and generating millions of dollars in tax revenue will make a tremendous difference to this community, particularly to our young people." Joe Benites |
 "I have lived at Wyvernwood for over 30 years and feel that it is time for a change. One of my biggest concerns was having to pay higher rent in the new project, but the owner's Resident Retention Plan makes it possible for us to live here and not worry about whether we can afford to live in the modern new homes that will be built." Noel D. |
 "I'm proud to be a supporter of the new Wyvernwood. I can't wait to live in a new, modern and safe home! I've been encouraging all of my friends and neighbors to become supporters too." Yolanda R. |