More than 120 affordable homes JUST FUNDED in Santa Cruz! Part of an overall vision for downtown Santa Cruz, the Downtown Library & Affordable Housing Project is jointly developed by…
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The latest Housing Trust News is Live!
June 28, 2024
Hot off the (digital) press! Check out our June Housing Our Neighbors newsletter: https://conta.cc/3xy1onq. From a Grand Opening, to a Home Dedication Ceremony, Neighborly Stories, and more, see what we’ve…
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Celebrating the Grandopening of Casa Sueños
June 27, 2024
Casa Sueños, a new 181-unit affordable housing community for families earning 20-80% of the area median income (AMI), co-developed by BRIDGE Housing and @The Unity Council, officially opened its doors…
Success Stories
Empowered by Home: Foundations for Family
June 26, 2024
For Billy and Joleigh, having roots in San José means an abundance of family and proudly growing up as part of the Mexican American community. Thanks to the Empower Homebuyers…
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Read All About it! The latest Housing Trust News is Live!
June 5, 2024
Read all about it! Our latest newsletter is out: https://conta.cc/4dVXyoB. Learn about the newest project we Just Funded with @CharitiesHousingDevelopment, check out photos of the many events we were part…
Success Stories
Empowered by Home: The Lucky Ones
May 30, 2024
Khoa and Phuong consider their family among the lucky ones. Over seven years, Khoa worked as an AV tech and Phuong worked as a medical device assembler to save for…
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CDFI Advocacy Day!
May 24, 2024
Tomorrow is CDFI Advocacy Day! Its California Coalition for Community Investment CCCI‘s second annual advocacy day and our CEO and California Coalition for Community Investment CCCI Chair, Noni Ramos, is…
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Unlocking Potential: Tackling the Bay Area’s Housing Supply Challenge
May 24, 2024
Thank you to everyone who tuned in to “Unlocking Potential: Tackling the Bay Area’s Housing Supply Challenge” earlier this week.We are inspired by the passion and insight shared by our…
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Ground Breaking for Pacific Station North Apartments in Santa Cruz!
May 21, 2024
Affordable Housing Month activities continue and yesterday we were back in Santa Cruz for another community event. A new 128-unit community is one step closer to transforming lives in downtown…
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Ground Breaking Celebration for Eden’s Timber Senior Housing!
May 10, 2024
Another life-changing community from Eden Housing is underway in Newark, CA with the recent groundbreaking ceremony taking place. Timber Street Senior will deliver 79 units for seniors, fulfilling the city’s…
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Celebrating the Grand Opening of Kifer Senior Apartments!
May 9, 2024
The City of Santa Clara took another step toward more affordable housing with the completion of Kifer Senior Apartments, developed by Abode.org. At the grand opening, Housing Trust’s CFO Julie…
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Hard Hat Tour for Eden’s Ruby Street Apartments in Castro Valley!
April 29, 2024
Monday: Grand Opening for Eden Housing‘s Solaire in San Jose. Wednesday: Grand Opening for Related Companies‘ Meridian in Sunnyvale. TODAY:Hard Hat Tour for Eden’s Ruby Street Apartments in Castro Valley!…
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A Grand Opening like no other!
April 24, 2024
A brand new, 90-unit affordable housing community near downtown Sunnyvale, has opened the doors to its first residents and officially celebrated with a Grand Opening like no other! Meridian was…
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It was a celebration last week at Vitalia!
April 3, 2024
It was a celebration last week at Vitalia in the Cambrian neighborhood of City of San José. Developed by our partners Affirmed Housing, the brand new, beautiful 79 units provide…
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Read All Read All About it! The latest Housing Trust News is Live.
April 3, 2024
Read all about it! Our March Housing Our Neighbors Newsletter is live: https://conta.cc/3TXFbaP. See what we’ve been up to and where we’ve been this past month, and learn what we…
Newly Funded
Just Funded
March 25, 2024
Have you heard? We’ve invested $590+ million in affordable housing throughout the greater Bay Area region and helped more than 50,000 underserved neighbors! On top of that, we Just Funded…
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2024 SLO County Housing Summit!
March 14, 2024
We are excited to share that our Housing Trust CEO Noni Ramos will join #affordablehousing leaders and the community on the Central Coast as a featured speaker at the 2024…
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Read All About it! The latest Housing Trust News is Live!
March 4, 2024
Read all about it! Our Housing Trust Newsletter is live: https://conta.cc/48HP9RS! In this edition, we are excited to share our latest impact numbers (spoiler alert: we’ve invested $590 million in…
Newly Funded
Just Funded in January!
February 28, 2024
200 & 290 B STREET SANTA ROSA, CA Developer: Phoenix Development Housing Trust Loan: $7.225 million Proposed Units: 64 Population Served: Workforce Housing Located in downtown Santa Rosa, 200 and 290 B Street…
Newly Funded
Just Funded in January!
February 28, 2024
RESIDENCES AT LIBERATION PARK OAKLAND, CA Co-Developers: Black Cultural Zone Community Development Corporation (BCZ) and Eden Housing Housing Trust Loan: $1.5 million Proposed Units: 119 Population Served: Families Located in the Eastmont neighborhood of…
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Celebrating Charities Housing’s Montecito Groundbreaking
February 27, 2024
The City of Mountain View is about to open the door to more affordable housing with a new project breaking ground at 1265 Montecito Avenue! A ceremony today featured our…
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Grand Opening for the Vivalon Healthy Aging Campus
February 14, 2024
We were thrilled to join the festivities last Friday at the grand opening for the Vivalon Healthy Aging Campus in downtown San Rafael, California! Our Housing Trust team were honored…
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Read All About it! The latest Housing Trust News is Live!
February 5, 2024
Read all about it! Our latest Housing Trust Newsletter is here: https://conta.cc/4bhqcz0! In this edition, we are excited to share recent impact numbers, an inspirational first-time homebuyer story, some wonderful…
Press Releases
California Coalition for Community Investment Plays Integral Role in $50M Grant from the State Treasurer’s Office to Build Affordable Housing
February 1, 2024
California Investment and Innovation Fund Program Disburses First Round of $15M to Support CDFI’s Working to Build Affordable Housing, Support Small Businesses, and Deliver Child Care Facilities Sacramento, CA –…
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Make an Impact
January 25, 2024
Make an impact with your work and JoinOurTeam! Housing Trust Silicon Valley is seeking a Staff Accountant for a pivotal role on our awesome team in the City of San…
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In the Media
January 24, 2024
Designed to provide community for formerly homeless seniors in County of Santa Clara, California, People Assisting the Homeless – PATH Villas at 4th Street in City of San José provides…
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National Thank You Month
January 17, 2024
January is National Thank You Month, a chance to take time to express gratitude to the people around you. According to the Mayo Clinic, when you feel and express gratitude,…
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Grand Opening Celebration
January 11, 2024
Good times at the Grand Opening celebration for People Assisting the Homeless – PATH Villas at 4th Street, a new 94 unit affordable housing project for formerly homeless seniors! We…
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Happy New Year
January 4, 2024
We look forward to a safe, healthy, and joyful year ahead. Happy 2024 from all of us at Housing Trust—the best is yet to come!
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Seasons Greetings
December 21, 2023
Seasons Greetings from all of us at Housing Trust Silicon Valley! May your holidays be filled with joy, warmth, and connection. Take a look at our final newsletter for 2023:…
Success Stories
Empowered by Home: Helen, Andrew, and Nancy Find Hope in a New Home
December 20, 2023 Helen and her parents Andrew and Nancy immigrated from Vietnam just a few years ago with the hope of a better life and opportunity in the United States. They dreamed…
Success Stories
Empowered by Home: From Section 8 Housing to First-Time Homeownership
November 28, 2023
Michael remembers the days of growing up in section 8 housing in Los Angeles and living on food stamps. His parents, both immigrants from Vietnam, worked hard to provide for…
Newly Funded
Just Funded: Five Projects with EAH Housing
November 20, 2023
We are excited to share that we recently originated a $3.5 million unsecured revolving line of credit to EAH Housing, which will create more than 400 new affordable homes for…
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In The Media
November 8, 2023
“To be able to have that access to the agriculture and have the therapeutic time to go work in the garden, or eat produce from the garden, I think that…
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2023 Annual Report is Live
October 26, 2023
Our 2023 Housing Trust Silicon Valley Annual Report is hot off the press! It’s been an amazing year, and we are excited to show you what we’ve accomplished together. https://housingtrustsv.org/annualreport/2023/…
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Siesta Senior Apartments Grand Opening
October 23, 2023
It’s a celebration! Siesta Senior Apartments, a beautiful new 92-unit development just outside the City of Sonoma had it’s grand opening and we were thrilled to join in the festivities….
Success Stories
Isaac’s Story
October 16, 2023
Isaac grew up on the same block as Page Street Studios, Charities Housing’s new affordable housing complex located in the West San Carlos Urban Village area. With a smile, he…
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Congratulations to Julie Mahowald!
September 29, 2023
Congratulations to Julie Mahowald for being named the Nonprofit CFO of the Year by Larkin Street Youth Services and the San Francisco Business Times. The Housing Trust community benefits from…
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Read All About it! The latest Housing Trust News is Live!
September 28, 2023
Read all about it! Our September Housing Trust Newsletter is hot off the press: https://conta.cc/3t89rou! We have a developer partner update, media mentions, and other exciting news! #AffordableHousing #CDFI #Community…
Success Stories
Empowered by Home: Lana and Vincent Fulfill Their American Dream
July 25, 2023 When Lana came to the United States from Vietnam four years ago, everything felt new. She had left her beloved homeland and a good job in global shipping to build…
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La Avenida Ground Breaking
March 22, 2023
Breaking ground on new affordable housing projects like Eden Housing, Inc.‘s La Avenida in Mountain View brings a new wave of hope to the Bay Area. We are proud to…
Press Releases
New Updates to the Empower Homebuyers SCC Down Payment Assistance Program
March 15, 2023
Program offers loan amount of $250,000, up to 30% of the purchase price with no maximum purchase price San Jose, CA – March 15, 2023 – The County of Santa Clara…
Newly Funded, Updates
Newly Funded: 350 Affordable Homes to be Developed in the Greater Bay Area
February 16, 2023
Hundreds more of our neighbors will soon have housing options. We are excited to share that four Newly Funded loans that closed during the second half of 2022 (July through…
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…
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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…
Press Releases, Success Stories
Housing Trust, Kingdom Builders, and BACBO Drive Housing Equity with Innovative Loans
June 7, 2022
Addressing the housing crisis in your own hometown may sound like a daunting challenge. Not for Pastor L.J. Jennings. Born, raised, and proudly immersed in the Oakland community he loves…
Press Releases
Apple, Housing Trust Silicon Valley, and Satellite Affordable Housing Associates Announce Grand Opening of Veterans Square
May 11, 2022
Thirty-Home Development Will Address Housing Availability for Contra Costa County Veterans Pittsburgh, CA – May 11, 2022 – Housing Trust Silicon Valley, a nonprofit community loan fund, Satellite Affordable Housing…
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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…
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,…
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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,…
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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…
Press Releases
Google and Housing Trust Silicon Valley Announce Loan to Charities Housing for Affordable Units
March 2, 2022
$17.2M in Funding to Purchase Over 2 Acres of Land for 160 Units of Affordable Housing in Santa Clara Count San Jose, CA – March 2, 2022 – Housing Trust…
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Prathit Thaker Joins Housing Trust as Chief Credit Officer
February 2, 2022
Housing Trust Silicon Valley warmly welcomes Prathit Thaker, who joins us as Chief Credit Officer. His responsibilities will include leading the credit, risk management, loan administration, asset management, and compliance…
Press Releases
Housing Trust Silicon Valley to Join White House Panel on Addressing Supply Constraints in the Housing Market
February 1, 2022
Virtual Event to Focus on Solutions for Easier Building of Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs) San Jose, CA – February 1, 2022 – Housing Trust Silicon Valley, a nonprofit community loan…
Success Stories
Eden Housing’s Auzerais Apartments – aided by TECH Fund – Celebrates Groundbreaking in San Jose
December 8, 2021
In Spring 2019, Housing Trust’s TECH Fund made what was then the second-largest loan in our history – $13.75 million to help Eden Housing buy a site on Auzerais Avenue…
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Nazmin Bishop joins Housing Trust as Chief Development & Communications Officer
December 7, 2021
Today, Housing Trust Silicon Valley welcomes Nazmin Bishop, who joins us as Chief Development and Communications Officer. Nazmin is a Bay Area native who has always loved the richness of…
Press Releases
Agrihood Breaks Ground in Santa Clara
September 15, 2021
On the morning of September 15th, 2021, we gathered with a lot of friends and partners for the groundbreaking of Agrihood; a development which will provide 361 new homes –…
Success Stories
Empowered by Home: Fernando and Stephani Find Their Perfect Condo in San Jose
September 3, 2021
When a job offer brought Fernando and Stephani to the South Bay a few years ago, they settled comfortably into the area. The couple appreciated the diversity of the community…
Success Stories, Updates
Breaking Ground with PATH in San Jose
August 23, 2021
This morning we got to see our friends from PATH and attend the groundbreaking celebration of Villas at Fourth Street in San Jose – a project that will bring 93…
Updates
Welcome Lupita – Housing Trust’s First Human Resources Director
August 18, 2021
Some big news just happened internally: Housing Trust, which has been growing quite a bit in recent years – we only had a staff of three about twelve years ago…
Success Stories
Empowered by Home: Ryan and Teresa’s Story
July 14, 2021
When Ryan and Teresa’s landlord told them that the townhome they were renting for seven years was going to be placed on the market, the couple knew it was time…
Success Stories, Updates
Housing Trust Awarded $1.8 million from U.S. Treasury for COVID-19 Relief
June 15, 2021
Today Housing Trust Silicon Valley is proud to announce we are among 863 community development financial institutions (CDFIs) in the U.S. to be awarded funds from the Treasury’s CDFI Rapid…
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For All Neighbors: A Short Update on Empower Homebuyers SCC
June 7, 2021
Since Housing Trust started diversity, equity and inclusion work a few years ago, we’ve been trying to do more outward facing efforts for the communities we serve, such as creating…
Press Releases, Success Stories, Updates
Affordable Housing Partnership Announces First Three Developments to Build New Homes in Sonoma County
March 25, 2021
The Sonoma County Housing Fund – a collaborative effort between the Santa Rosa Metro Chamber and nonprofit community development financial institution (CDFI) Housing Trust Silicon Valley – is proud to…
Press Releases, Updates
Google, Housing Trust Silicon Valley Initiative Investing Nearly $30 Million for Bay Area Affordable Homes
March 4, 2021
Effort to Aid Short Term and Long-Term Economic Recovery in Region Google and Housing Trust Silicon Valley, a nonprofit community loan fund that works to create a strong affordable housing…
Success Stories
Empowered by Home: Marcela and her Son
February 1, 2021
Sometimes a well penned letter can change things forever. When Marcela and her six year old son first saw the house she would eventually purchase with help from the Empower Homebuyers SCC…
Press Releases
Bay Area Down Payment Assistance Program Still Active in Pandemic
January 14, 2021
Empower Homebuyers SCC seeks to help up to 50 homebuyers in 2021 SAN JOSE, CALIF – Housing Trust Silicon Valley, a nonprofit community loan fund, is excited to launch the 2021…
Updates
Down Payment Assistance News for First-Time Homebuyers
December 22, 2020
On December 16th, the homeownership team gave the last presentation of 2020 for Empower Homebuyers SCC – the down payment assistance program for first-time homebuyers created by the County of…
Newly Funded, Press Releases
New, Major Loans from Google’s Launch Initiative Bringing Sustainable Affordable Homes to Bay Area
November 16, 2020
Google and Housing Trust Silicon Valley – a nonprofit community loan fund that works to create a strong affordable housing market in the greater Bay Area – are announcing the…
Newly Funded, Press Releases
Satellite Affordable Housing Associates to Bring Homeless Veterans Home in Contra Costa County
November 11, 2020
Support from Apple, Housing Trust Silicon Valley, Chase, and other local players will help create needed affordable rental housing Virtual groundbreaking celebration scheduled on Veteran’s Day PITTSBURG, CA – Satellite…
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Housing Trust Presents: #InTheHouseHT
September 8, 2020
Four weeks from today Housing Trust will be hosting our annual fall event, On the House, and we’d love for you to attend. In the meantime, we invite you to join…
Updates
Empower Homebuyers SCC Update
July 29, 2020
Our Homeownership team continues to work remotely while finding ways to keep potential homebuyers engaged. In June and July, we held five Empower Homebuyers SCC Zoom webinars and a Lender…
Press Releases
Housing Trust and Google Announce Launch Initiative to Create New Affordable Homes
July 23, 2020
Google and Housing Trust Silicon Valley – a nonprofit community loan fund that works to create a strong affordable housing market in the greater Bay Area – are announcing the…
Updates
Black Lives Matter: Moving to Action
June 4, 2020
Dear Partners, Our entire team is jolted and saddened by the violent and unjust killing of George Floyd, Breonna Taylor, Ahmaud Arbery, and too many others. We stand with the…
Success Stories
Empowered by Home: Justin’s Story
May 8, 2020
An assistant principal at Branham High School and a single dad, Justin Ponzio dreamed of having a home for his kids – ages five and six – to live and…
Updates
Housing Trust’s COVID-19 Response
March 26, 2020
Dear Neighbors and Partners, We believe safe, stable affordable housing opens the door to better lives for everyone. In support of this belief, we carry on our work as a…
Updates
Apple Affordable Housing Fund is Now Open!
June 5, 2024
We are excited to announce that the Apple Affordable Housing Fund is now open for responses to the 2024 Request for Information (RFI)! This Fund intends to make loans to…
Updates
Celebrating Asian American, Native Hawaiian, & Pacific Islander
May 30, 2024
May offers the perfect opportunity to reflect on and celebrate the important role that Asian Americans, Native Hawaiians, and Pacific Islanders (AANHPIs) have played in our shared history. During this…