Weingart Center - Los Angeles, California

Crystal S.

Can't have lighters, food, nor drinks in bedroom; can't have visitors in bedroom. No couples rooms either. Can be gone up too 3 days. Keep room clean looking like how it does when you move in. Other than that and no curtains it's awesome! 3 meals a day, comfy bed off the ground. Door that locks behind you. Although it's difficult too be a smoker what with having no lighters. Other than that it's a great place.

DAVID K.

This place needs a makeover. Needs better wifi, besides that it's a decent place to sleep. Been at better programs but this one is OK.

Randall C. (.

1. No toilet paper in the bathroom.
2. No soap in the bathroom.
3. Unclear information about what stairs are acceptable to use.
4. Constantly interrupt when trying to explain medical information.
5. Denial of medications because they are too busy.
6. Denial of food because of confusion as to which stairs to use.
7. Security and staff treat clients like animals
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8. Lying to clients about the service's that they don't provide.
9. Was never given a pillow.
10. People being stabbed in the bathroom.
11. Disgusting unclean public bathroom
12. Smells like feces constantly.
13. Elevator breaks down all the time and people are stuck in the elevator for hours.
14. Staff obviously doesn't care about their jobs because if they did they would not treat people this way. The pictures below are the food that I was served and I got really really sick with diarrhea and with no toilet paper it made things unbelievable. This place is hell on earth.

Roderick E.

They had absolutely no reason to kick me out. They listened to a lie and when proof of lie was offered they did not want to give the possibilities of truth favor. They chose to take a sexist stand and chose the unreal lies of the woman, because I'm a man. May they receive God's blessings and mercy and give services to GODS PEOPLE.

Caryn C.

A Very close friend of mine was UNFAIRLY discharged from this facility a few days ago due to a staff member walking in on her WITHOUT Knocking and she was undressing and being half undressed made a comment referring to this staff member as a "Weirdo" and This staff member replied that she was being disrespectful towards him in that manner while she's standing there halfway clothed and he had the Nerve to call My friend "DISRESPECTFUL"!! After that he immediately went back to his office and had her ejected from the program and on to of that made a personal call to her Probation Officer telling her that my friend is being removed from the program due to MY Friend NOT COMPLYING With the Rules, Disrespecting Staff making her look Soo bad to the officer with the intent and proposing her to be trouble with her officer when indeed my friend has NOTT Done ANYYYY Of the accused actions except react by referring to this staff member as a "Weirdo" for intruding in on her Privacy firing which HE WAS IN VIOLATION OF MY FRIEND IN ALLL WAYS Doing that!!! This program along with many others that she has Tried to get help with Housing has turned her down and or just given her the run around before finally getting accepted into the Weingart Center and even when accepted here she has endured very little help due to her sexual orientation as a Transgender. I have been SOOOO Apoauled since she called me telling me this had happened and Now she is literally back in the streets and Trying to contact as many places she can hour after hour trying to get into ANYTHING So she can remain functional and employed and clean but Most of ALL SAFE Just to be continuously turned down, turned away, or refered somewhere else where it is STILLLL zno help to her AT ALLL! I have offered my friend my living room until my departure while I'm still local but Still She Should have NEVER BEEN TREATED THE WAY SHE HAS BEEN BY ALLL OF THESE ORGANIZATIONS AND INDIVIDUALS WHEN THEIR JOB AND REASONS FOR WORKING THEIR POSITIONS ARE TO HELP EVERYONE NEEDING IT NO MATTER WHAT BECAUSE THEY ACTUALLY NEED IT LIKE MY BEST FRIEND DOES And to NOT BE DISCRIMINATED AGAINST!

Samuel P.

It's a rehab center. I'm on the ninth floor of this very old building getting court ordered rehabilitation. Not a bad place. The staff is respectful. Near shopping and skid row.

Marco

I am writing to express my deep concern and disappointment with the treatment and conditions at the Weingart Center located at 501 East 6th Street and 566 San Pedro Street, Los Angeles, CA 90021. My recent experiences at this facility have been deeply troubling, and I feel compelled to share my observations in the hope that they will prompt necessary changes.

The staff at this facility, including security, have demonstrated a lack of professionalism and maturity in their interactions with clients. I have witnessed numerous instances where clients were treated with disrespect and hostility. This includes name-calling, inappropriate attitudes, and unfair treatment based on personal biases. It is particularly disheartening to see that there is no equal opportunity for women and men, and that clients with mental health issues, disabilities, or those who are elderly are not given the respect and care they deserve.

Moreover, the manner in which the facility operates is deeply flawed. Despite clients arriving early and signing in, there is no consistent or fair order in which they are attended to. It appears that personal biases influence the order of service, which is both unjust and inhumane. The staff, particularly at the front desk, seem to have the freedom to do as they please without any accountability or oversight from management.

The lack of support and inadequate assistance provided to clients is unacceptable. Many individuals have been staying at the street tents, bus, beaches, parks, alternate housing options, or any meaningful support to help them move forward in their lives. Additionally, the facility’s failure to follow safety protocols and guidelines further endangers the well-being of its residents.

It is especially concerning that donations intended to support those in need may not be used effectively to benefit the poor and homeless individuals who rely on this facility. The staff’s behavior suggests a lack of care for their roles and responsibilities, which undermines the very purpose of the Weingart Center.

I strongly urge the leadership of the Weingart Center to address these issues immediately. The current situation not only fails to support those in need but also perpetuates a cycle of neglect and mistreatment. Justice, respect, and equal treatment must be upheld for all individuals, regardless of their background or circumstances.

Betty K.

Thank you! Sending many prayers and blessings to all the people blessed to reside, all the workers, volunteers, helpers, builders, LA Mayor Karen Bass and her team for making dreams come true for the homeless of LA. Love and hugs from
St. Petersburg Florida USA