CLAREMONT, CA - Jamboree Housing Corporation (Jamboree), a leading community development organization that develops and manages permanently affordable housing across California, will celebrate the grand opening of its 32-apartment Larkin Place community, located at 731 Harrison Avenue in Claremont, on March 11. The new community integrates permanent supportive housing with wraparound onsite services for individuals who were formerly homeless and live in low-income households.
Larkin Place is Jamboree’s second community developed in Claremont, transforming an underutilized site previously owned by Pilgrim Place into 32 homes to address the critical need for affordable housing for those experiencing chronic homelessness. Residents will have direct access to essential services including case management, therapy, crisis counseling, peer groups, and support coordinators who can connect them to other resources that will help them rebuild their lives.
“Having a safe place to live has changed my life in ways that are hard to put into words,” said Jerry Dixon, a Larkin Place resident. “When you have stability again, you can start thinking about the future.”
Permanent supportive housing like Larkin Place provides critical support for people who have limited options when it comes to finding an affordable home in the Los Angeles County market, which is experiencing a severe housing shortage. Built for individuals earning up to 30 percent of the Area Median Income (AMI) in Los Angeles County, all of Larkin Place’s residential units have Project-Based Vouchers (PBV) that allow residents to pay a portion of their rent, based on 30% of their income, not to exceed $852 per month.
The development of this community underscores both a federal and county commitment to reducing homelessness and increasing the supply of affordable housing in the region, with Congresswoman Judy Chu securing federal funding for the project.
“Increasing our region’s affordable housing supply is one of my top priorities in Congress,” said Congresswoman Judy Chu. “That’s why I was proud to secure $3 million in federal funding for Larkin Place, which will provide 32 units of permanent supportive housing to help ensure members of our community have the stability and services needed to rebuild their lives.” Chu secured the funding through the San Gabriel Valley Regional Housing Trust and has helped deliver $8.25 million in congressional Community Project Funding for the Regional Housing Trust since Fiscal Year 2022 to support housing solutions across the San Gabriel Valley. “I want to thank Jamboree for developing and managing this community, and the City of Claremont for their commitment to expanding supportive housing and addressing the region’s housing needs,” Chu added.
Joining Courier Place, Jamboree’s first affordable housing community in Claremont that was built in 2011, Larkin Place brings an additional eight studios, 24 one-bedroom apartments, and one two-bedroom manager’s apartment. Officials underscore how the community contributes to the city’s efforts to create long-term, sustainable housing solutions that address the local housing crisis.
“Larkin Place represents the kind of thoughtful, community-centered solution that helps Claremont meet its housing goals while supporting our most vulnerable neighbors,” said Mayor Jennifer Stark. “Through our partnership with Jamboree and the many community organizations that contributed to this effort, we are creating not just housing, but stability, dignity, and opportunity. Communities like Larkin Place demonstrate how Claremont can address regional housing needs while remaining true to our values of compassion, collaboration, and strong community.”
Like many California cities, Claremont has seen an increase in individuals experiencing homelessness. San Gabriel Valley Regional Housing Trust’s (SGVRHT) collaboration with Jamboree reflects the area’s commitment to combining affordable housing with services that provide response, assistance, prevention, and mental health services to residents in need. "As homelessness continues to challenge communities statewide, the SGVRHT is stepping up to do the right thing,” said Jed Leano, Claremont City Councilmember & Chair, San Gabriel Valley Regional Housing Trust. “Larkin Place exemplifies what’s possible when our region comes together, offering not just a home, but supportive services that provide stability, dignity, and a real opportunity for residents to rebuild their lives."
Spanning roughly 25,000 square feet across from Larkin Park, the four-story Larkin Place creates a sense of community and well-being with outdoor spaces including a deck, dog run, and barbecue area, along with private offices for supportive services and case management. The community is supported by a 24-hour emergency response team and onsite management staff. Residents have access to Larkin Place’s complete wraparound supportive services coordinated by Jamboree’s Community Impact team, which are delivered in a trauma-informed, harm-reduction environment tailored to the unique needs of each resident. This includes peer support activities, group and individual therapy, recovery services, and life skills education that will help them thrive and achieve their goals. Services are provided by Jamboree and Tri-City Mental Health Center.
"Communities grow stronger when they choose to act with compassion and purpose," said Laura Archuleta, President and CEO of Jamboree. "A full spectrum of housing helps ensure that neighbors working to regain stability can rebuild their lives while remaining connected to the community around them."
Larkin Place is financed through a mix of public and private entities, including the Los Angeles County Development Authority, which provided 32 PBVs sourced from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development and $4.7 million in a permanent loan. In addition to Jamboree, SGVRHT, and LACDA, other Larkin Place stakeholders include the U.S. Bancorp Impact Finance, Century Housing Corporation, and Federal Home Loan Bank of San Francisco. To learn more about Larkin Place, visit jamboreehousing.com.
About Jamboree Housing Corporation: Jamboree Housing Corporation (Jamboree) is an award-winning, broad-based nonprofit housing development company that develops, acquires, renovates, and manages permanently affordable rental and ownership housing throughout California for 25,000+ residents — working families, veterans, seniors, transitional age youth, and people with special needs. Founded in 1990 and headquartered in Irvine, CA, Jamboree is a leading community development organization committed to sustaining excellence with high quality affordable housing that benefits the environment, economy and local communities. Jamboree currently oversees over 11,000 homes across 110 communities in California. Resident services with designated staff that foster learning, health and wellness, and community building are offered onsite at many Jamboree properties. For more information, visit jamboreehousing.com and follow Jamboree on LinkedIn, Facebook, and Instagram at @JamboreeHousing.