Housing Trust staff in 2013, reminding Turkey Trot runners that “there’s no place like home” Homelessness prevention and assistance has been a top priority for Housing Trust since our inception 21 years ago. One form this assistance has taken was the Finally Home Grant Program, launched in 2012 in response to changing community needs and…
Updates
Telemundo Feature for National Hispanic Heritage Month
October 21, 2022
On October 15, 2022, Telemundo 48 Bay Area featured our CEO, Noni Ramos and Housing Trust’s impact in the greater Bay Area during a special segment for National Hispanic Heritage Month. We were thrilled to hear that shortly after the segment aired, our First-time Homebuyer department started receiving emails, calls, and online interest forms from potential…
Newly Funded, Updates
Newly Funded! 520+ Affordable Homes to be Developed in the Greater Bay Area + More Amazing News
August 31, 2022
520+ Affordable Homes to be Developed in the Greater Bay Area + More Amazing News Newly Funded Date: Friday, June 17, 2022 Half a billion dollars in loans closed! Housing Trust recently reached this organizational milestone. To date, we have loaned more than $500 million towards the development of affordable homes throughout the greater Bay Area. These investments have…
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Noni Ramos Recognized as a Woman of Influence 2022 by the Silicon Valley Business Journal
July 14, 2022
San Jose, CA – Housing Trust Silicon Valley, a nonprofit Community Development Financial Institution (CDFI), announced today that Noni Ramos has been honored by the Silicon Valley Business Journal as a Woman of Influence in 2022. Honorees were unveiled in the June 17, 2022, issue of the Silicon Valley Business Journal and celebrated during a…
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Together Again! In-person Investor Briefing 2.0 Returns After More Than Two Years
June 21, 2022
We hosted an engaging and memorable Investor Briefing 2.0 on May 25, 2022. It was great to get together again in-person after more than two years. We were glad to see all the happy faces as people made the connections and conversations that lead to more housing opportunities for our community members. Enjoy these photos. Thank you…
Press Releases, Updates
City-Led Affordable Housing Project Pacific Station South Set to Begin Construction
May 10, 2022
Groundbreaking Event to Highlight Three Downtown Affordable Housing Projects SANTA CRUZ, CA – May 16, 2022 – The City of Santa Cruz will celebrate the groundbreaking of its Pacific Station South project on May 19 at 11 a.m. The event will also highlight the groundbreaking of Pacific Union Partners’ Cedar Street Apartments and the in-progress…
Press Releases, Updates
Berkeley church and local affordable housing developer build a community solution to a regional challenge
May 5, 2022
All Souls Episcopal Parish (ASEP) and Satellite Affordable Housing Associates (SAHA) open doors to Jordan Court – 34 new affordable homes for seniors in Berkeley Berkeley, CA – May 5, 2022 – On Thursday, May 5, All Souls Episcopal Parish (ASEP) and Satellite Affordable Housing Associates (SAHA) will mark the grand opening of Jordan Court…
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Christine Pezino Joins Housing Trust as Finance Director
April 7, 2022
Housing Trust Silicon Valley proudly welcomes Christine Pezino, who joins us as Finance Director. Her responsibilities will include financial planning and analysis, as well as support for business decisions, strategy, and risk management. Prior to Housing Trust, Christine handled all aspects of finance for a multi-family property management organization. Her previous experience includes 15 years…
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In the News
March 8, 2022
Our partnership with Google for the Evelyn Avenue affordable housing development in Mountain View received coverage in the media outlets below. San Jose Mercury News – March 3, 2022 Mountain View affordable homes project pushes ahead with property deal A big affordable housing development in Mountain View is pushing ahead after a property purchase of…
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Mukhtar Barna Joins Housing Trust as Senior Fund Accountant
March 7, 2022
Housing Trust Silicon Valley warmly welcomes Mukhtar Barna, who joins us as Senior Fund Accountant. His responsibilities will include guiding the growth of a fund we are managing on behalf of a large tech company, as well as contributing to Housing Trust’s accounting, analysis, and reporting. Mukhtar speaks six languages. He was the recipient of…