The Village at Cerritos College is California’s first community college housing project exclusively for homeless students. In partnership with Jovenes, Inc. – a Los Angeles nonprofit whose mission is to assist homeless and displaced young adults – Cerritos College’s new development will provide safe and secure housing and support services to students who face housing insecurity.

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One in five community college students experience homelessness in California

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65% of students at Cerritos College experienced at least one form of basic needs insecurity in the past year

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According to the 2019 #RealCollege Survey, homelessness includes living situations such as couch surfing, living in a car or motel, or living outside

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If you are experiencing homelessness or are at risk of losing your housing, apply online for assistance via the Cerritos Cares webpage.