UNCLE DAVE’S HOUSING FAMILY
WHO WE ARE
The founders, David Wohlman and Felicia Edelman met while in a Jewish Treatment Center in West Los Angeles. David had just been released from prison and Felicia had just finished law school but had become addicted to Methamphetamine. Together their love, hard work and perseverance has created one of the best models of transitional housing that has stood the test of time.
WHAT WE HAVE CREATED
Today, Uncle Dave’s Housing has 8 houses in South Los Angeles (SPA 6) with almost 200 beds, and they still have plans to expand more. The shared housing model they use helps people coming from institutions, treatment centers, hospitals, the streets, or referrals from local agencies is amazing. When you think they have helped over 20,000 men reintegrate into society since 2010. They are able to open a house in 30 days that houses almost 30 people for under $30,000.00. They lease the properties but are seeking funds to allow the nonprofit to buy the houses.
