Upcoming Meeting on Homelessness & Housing

The Venice Neighborhood Council Homelessness Committee is hosting a Community Meeting on Homelessness & Housing with St. Josephs Center on Monday, February 23rd at 6:00 pm. This is a great opportunity to get to know your Venice and SPA5 Homelessness service provider. 

This meeting is intended to bring together Venice neighbors and leaders to discuss Homelessness & Housing in Venice. The event will include remarks and public Q&A with Dr. Ryan Smith, the president and CEO of St. Josephs. The event will also include representatives from CD-11 and the LA County Homelessness Liaison, Jonah Glickman. 

The meeting will take place on Monday, February 23rd from 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm at the Penmar Park Recreation Center ASC Room (1341 Lake Street, Venice CA). The VNC encourages interested stakeholders to come to the meeting with neighbors, friends, and questions. 

For more information, reach out by contacting homelessness@venicenc.org.

Venice Neighborhood Council President Application Now Open

The Venice Neighborhood Council (VNC) is now accepting applications for the position of President. This leadership role offers an opportunity to help guide the Council’s work, facilitate meetings, and represent the Venice community. Interested candidates are encouraged to apply. Applications will be reviewed at our February 17th board meeting.  

Application Deadline: February 12th 2026

For eligibility requirements and application details, please see the information below.

Roles and Responsibilities 

Application

Funding Available for Community Projects

The Venice Neighborhood Council is accepting applications for Neighborhood Purpose Grants to support projects for our community. 

Neighborhood Purpose Grants are monetary awards from public funds that support worthwhile initiatives with a clear public benefit for our neighborhoods. 

For more information on eligibility criteria, application requirements, and detailed steps to apply, see here: 

Neighborhood Purpose Grant FAQ's

VNC's Neighborhood Purpose Grant Application and Eligibility Guidelines

Office of the City Clerk's Neighborhood Purpose Grant Application

January Board Meeting

Join us Tuesday, January 20th at 6:30 pm for our next Venice Neighborhood Council Board of Officers meeting. 

We will be discussing topics such as the CD-11 Family Reunification Project, the Sepulvida Transit Corridor Project, the Venice Bikeway Network Survey Questionnaire, and more.

The meeting will be held at Westminster Elementary School, at 1010 Abbot Kinney Blvd Venice, CA 90291. Enter from parking lot on Westminster Ave. 

Open Land Use & Planning Committee Seat

The VNC’s Land Use & Planning Committee (LUPC) has an open seat, and we’re looking for a community member who wants to help shape how Venice grows and changes.

LUPC reviews major development proposals, land-use policy issues, and planning decisions that affect everyday quality of life—housing, traffic/parking, public space, neighborhood character, and more. LUPC Committee members should be familiar with the basics of land use, planning, and development.

If you care about Venice and want to get involved in meaningful, local impact, apply today.

December Board Meeting

Pease join us Tuesday December 16th for our December Board Meeting.

Agenda & Supporting Documents

Zoom Link