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 their family of five and teach their children the power of perseverance. As the eldest son, Michael became the first in his family to meet…
Success Stories
Empowered by Home: From Section 8 Housing to First-Time Homeownership
November 28, 2023
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 our community members in the following counties across the Bay Area: Alameda County, Contra Costa County, Marin County, Monterey County, and Solano County. The funds…
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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 really adds, just, a vibrancy to a community.” – Julie Mahowald, our CFO and Head of Partnerships and Strategy, on the vision behind the Agrihood…
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Changing our World, One Corner at a Time
November 8, 2023
Congratulations to Eden Housing – our long-time developer partners and friends – for celebrating 55 years of providing #AffordableHousing across the Bay Area, and beyond! You have changed so many lives for the better, including the family of our Housing Trust Silicon Valley Finance Manager, Jesus A. Magaña, who grew up in an Eden community…
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Project Destined Affordable Housing Bridge Program Visits Housing Trust Silicon Valley
October 31, 2023
We had an action-packed day last week hosting Project Destined fellows from the Affordable Housing Bridge Program as they visited Housing Trust Silicon Valley. The program connects diverse college students to nonprofit and for-profit affordable housing leaders and practitioners nationwide. Meeting the students and exploring their passion for the affordable housing industry was super fun,…
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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/ Take a look and meet the neighbors whose lives have changed as a result of our collective work. People like Issac, who dealt with addiction,…
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Another Incredible NPH Conference
October 26, 2023
Looking back at Non-Profit Housing Association of Northern California‘s Affordable Housing Conference with full hearts! Thanks to the speakers, fellow attendees, organizers, and sponsors for an incredible event. Our team had a blast! A huge thank you to the @Black Developers Forum for an amazing Jazz Reception – we’re so proud to be part of…
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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. Housing Trust Silicon Valley‘s Julie Mahowald, CFO and Head of Partnerships and Strategy spoke at the event and celebrated with the community as vibrancy returns…
Success Stories
Steve’s Story
October 17, 2023
Meet Steve! Steve is a native to the Bay Area and found professional success in sales for high tech companies. As a member of the LGBTQ community, he experienced a lot of traumas after losing many friends from the AIDS crisis when he lived in San Francisco. After working in several different markets and traveling…
Success Stories
Ms. Patti’s Story
October 17, 2023
Meet Ms. Patti! At 70 years old, Ms. Patti still loves to laugh. She is a mother of two, has two grandchildren, and is now one of the newest residents at PATH Villas at 4th Street in San Jose. Her career as a bakery manager was cut short by health issues, including seizures that left…