Social Agencies to Share Closed Library
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A coalition of nonprofit social service agencies will share a vacant former public library in Venice, city officials said Monday.
The agencies joined to create Venice Works when city officials called for proposals for the building on California Avenue, located in the heart of Venice’s poorest neighborhood. The group, awarded a $127,500 grant from United Way, will offer services ranging from job placement to mentoring. The structure will be renamed the Oakwood Family Youth Center.
“This animates a closed library in a poor community with job training and hope,” said Nancy Langer, development director of one of the agencies.
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