Dear UCHA Alumni,
I hope you’ve been doing well. I’m reaching out with an update from
home The COOP. As fellow Coop members, you know better than anyone what UCHA stands for and what it has meant to thousands of students over the past eight decades. We share a unique bond rooted in cooperation, affordability, and the belief that every student deserves a chance to pursue higher education without facing financial barriers. UCHA has always been more than housing; it has been a lifeline, a support system, and a home for generations of students.
For decades, UCHA has sustained itself through shared work and collective responsibility. Even today, we continue to provide rent at $675 per month, inclusive of meals, utilities, Wi-Fi, and community resources, a model that remains unmatched in Los Angeles. However, maintaining this level of affordability has increasingly challenged our resources. The long-term financial impact of COVID-19, ongoing…
A heartfelt thank you to Brian Hembacher for his generous donation in honor of Diane Hembacher