For Pastor Micaiah Irmler and his family, the journey to homeownership began with uncertainty and a leap of faith. In 2011, their rental home was headed into foreclosure, and the…
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How Homeownership Created Stability, Belonging, and a Stronger Community
February 13, 2026
For years, Renee and Jason Ridgway dreamed of owning a home in the Bay Area, but the path seemed impossible. After the 2008 housing crash, they faced skyrocketing rents, job…
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Home Is Where the Heart Stays
February 13, 2026
Anna always dreamed of staying close to her family in San Jose, where her parents—immigrants from Mexico—bought their home in 1976. Back then, San Jose still carried the soul of…
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Building Housing Stability Through Patient Capital and Partnership
February 5, 2026
How an acquisition loan helped Mainline North deliver affordable homes and peace of mind for residents When Pete moved into his apartment at Mainline North in Santa Clara, he didn’t…
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Building Disability-Forward Housing Through Partnership
February 3, 2026
How The Kelsey Civic Center translates inclusive design and mission-aligned capital into stable housing and community When Gladis moved into The Kelsey Civic Center in downtown San Francisco, it marked…
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Expanding Access to Homeownership by Bridging the Gap: Therese’s Journey
January 16, 2026
When Therese began her home-buying journey in 2019, owning a home felt far out of reach. Rising rents, housing instability, and the responsibilities of raising four children as a single…
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From Uncertainty to Home – Rebecca’s New Beginning and the Power of Partnerships
December 18, 2025
Across California, the housing crisis continues to put families at risk of displacement and homelessness. In Santa Clara County, families with children make up a significant share of the unhoused…
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From Homelessness to Home – Herb’s New Beginning and the Power of Partnerships
November 21, 2025
California’s housing crisis has left many residents squeezed by rising rents, limited supply, and growing inequality. In Santa Clara County, the challenge is especially acute: more than 54,500 low-income renter…
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Why Homeownership Matters – A Single Mother’s Journey to Stability
November 12, 2025
When Nancy bought her first home in the early 2000s as a single mother with two young children, it wasn’t just a personal milestone – it was a quiet act…
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Opportunities Through Stable Housing – How Alondra Found Home at Del Corazon
November 11, 2025
In the Bay Area, 53% of all low-income families are single-parent households – and 42% of those are led by women, according to the Plan Bay Area 2050 Equity Analysis…