In Wilmington, a quiet residential block just got a powerful new neighbor: a 35-bed transitional housing community for women and children who have survived domestic violence and human trafficking. The project blends small family homes with wraparound on-site support, aiming to give survivors something they often have not had in years: privacy, stability, and a real shot at independence.
As reported by the Los Angeles Sentinel, the Do Good Daniels Family Foundation hosted a grand opening on Thursday, March 19, for House of Do Good #2, describing the Wilmington property as a 35-bed transitional housing facility serving women and their children. Elected officials and community stakeholders toured the site and offered remarks, including L.A. Councilmember Tim McOsker and representatives from the offices of State Senator Laura Richardson and County Supervisor Janice Hahn. Organizers said the program is built around trauma-informed care and long-term pathways out of housing instability.
Services and staffing
According to the Do Good Daniels Family Foundation's programs page, House of Do Good provides wraparound supports such as care management, mentorship, life-skills programming, and wellness resources, along with preventive emergency assistance that can include help with rent and utilities. Families will have access to weekly case management and culturally responsive counseling referrals, the foundation notes, plus support connecting to education and employment resources. The model pairs short-term safe housing with the services survivors need to stabilize and work toward longer-term independent living.
Homes designed for families
The Wilmington site clusters multiple standalone houses on a single property, each with kitchens, recreation areas, multiple bathrooms, and laundry facilities meant to offer families more privacy than a traditional congregate shelter. Organizers say that layout lets parents and children heal in a home-like setting while still receiving focused services. Staffed shelter advocates and an on-site case manager will coordinate services and referrals for residents around the clock.
Voices from the opening
One of the most emotional moments at the ribbon-cutting came when a former resident of the foundation’s first House of Do Good, now working on staff, described what safe housing meant. "The advocates, the counselors, the fellow residents, they didn't just offer guidance; they offered belief," the former resident told the Los Angeles Sentinel. Foundation co-founder Robert Daniels also urged partners and officials to keep expanding support so survivors can rebuild with dignity.
Why it matters
City leaders and service providers have been ramping up investments in survivor services and housing in recent years, pointing to the tight link between domestic violence and housing insecurity. The Community Investment for Families Department highlighted a nearly $18 million increase to expand services for survivors and cited data showing women make up a substantial share of the unhoused population, underscoring the need for survivor-focused beds. As outlined by the Community Investment for Families Department, the city has also expanded shelter partners and programs aimed at long-term housing solutions.
The Do Good Daniels Family Foundation, co-founded by Christi Daniels and Robert Daniels, said the Wilmington site extends its housing services beyond the original South Los Angeles location and will coordinate with local nonprofits such as Harbor Connects and the Wilmington Chamber of Commerce to refer families and provide support. Foundation leaders said they look forward to welcoming residents and tracking outcomes as families move into stable housing over time. For more on the organization and its programs, see Do Good Daniels Family Foundation.
