On Dec. 6th we got to visit First Community Housing’s newest development that Housing Trust provided predevelopment funding towards and watched the fascinating, Lego brick-like construction of the 134 home project.
Press Releases, Updates
LinkedIn Invests $10 million in TECH Fund
December 22, 2017
LinkedIn, the world’s largest professional network based in Silicon Valley, has invested $10 million in TECH Fund, an initiative of Housing Trust Silicon Valley to get more high-tech organizations, large employers and philanthropists involved with creating affordable housing in the Bay Area.
Newly Funded, Updates
Santa Cruz, Stockton Committing to More Affordable Housing
October 30, 2017
Housing Trust recently closed two loans that afforded us the opportunity to offer support in our wider region and to do so in partnership with collaborative partners. A loan of $8.3 million was made to Visionary Home Builders for a project in Stockton and a $500,000 loan was made to For the Future Housing in Santa Cruz. The $8.3…
Updates
Thank You for Making ‘On the House’ 2017 a Success!
October 26, 2017
It was wonderful to see all who joined us at SP2 Communal Bar + Restaurant to enjoy food and drinks and spend an evening networking while celebrating another year of creating affordable housing opportunities in Silicon Valley!
Updates
New Grant Program for First-Time Homebuyers
September 28, 2017
The Housing Affordability Fund was launched with $100,000 from the California Association of REALTORS® Housing Affordability Fund plus additional donations for operational costs contributed by the Santa Clara County REALTOR® Foundation and the Silicon Valley REALTORS® Charitable Foundation.
Updates
Spotlight on Housing Trust Board Member John Bruno
July 28, 2017
Board Member John Bruno considers Housing Trust Silicon Valley the perfect example of what his mother always told him – “If it’s to be, it’s up to me.”
Success Stories, Updates
Finally Home Grant Helps Young Veteran Leave Homelessness for an Apartment he can Afford
July 28, 2017
Joseph never expected he would need to use skills learned as a Marine to get through a period of homelessness after he returned to civilian life. But his ability to troubleshoot a problem and adapt to challenging situations served him well during the time he had no place to call home.
Updates
Applied Materials’ Long-Time Support of Housing Trust Silicon Valley Helps Thousands Access Affordable Housing
July 28, 2017
For the past 17 years, Applied Materials has been committed to supporting Housing Trust Silicon Valley’s efforts to improve the lives of low and moderate income individuals and families by creating affordable housing opportunities.
Press Releases, Updates
Housing Trust Silicon Valley’s TECH Fund now totals $12.5 million with $5 million investment from the David and Lucile Packard Foundation
July 13, 2017
The Housing Trust Silicon Valley’s TECH Fund has announced that it has now raised $12.5 million, thanks to a $5 million investment from The David and Lucile Packard Foundation
Newly Funded, Press Releases, Updates
Monterey Bay Housing Trust Funds First Affordable Housing Loan to CHISPA
June 20, 2017
Marina, CA (June 20, 2017) The Monterey Bay Housing Trust (MBHT), a joint program of the Monterey Bay Economic Partnership (MBEP) and Housing Trust Silicon Valley, announced today its first loan — $500,000 to Community Housing Improvement Systems & Planning Association, Inc. (CHISPA) to assist in the development of the Castroville Oaks Affordable Housing Community.