One of the residents of First Community Housing‘s recently opened Second Street Studios is Ralph, an army veteran who grew up in Colorado but moved to California to be closer to his son and to pursue jobs on ranches. He worked hard but a series of hardships had him living in a motor home in…
Updates
Second Street Studios Makes First Impression
June 28, 2019
In March 2017 Housing Trust was proud to attend the groundbreaking ceremony for Second Street Studios – San Jose’s first 100% permanent supportive housing development.
Newly Funded
87 Home Project by Affirmed Housing Comes to San Jose
November 8, 2018
Housing Trust Silicon Valley has made a $4 million acquisition loan to Affirmed Housing for an 87 home development in San Jose – which will be modeled closely on a previous project we helped fund, Villas on the Park.
Newly Funded, Updates
Housing Trust uses Supportive Housing Fund to Loan Abode Services $10.3 Million for Affordable Housing in Santa Clara
August 24, 2018
Housing Trust Silicon Valley, a nonprofit community development financial institution (CDFI) based in San Jose, has utilized the Supportive Housing Fund, a joint fund with the County of Santa Clara, to loan $10 million to Abode Services to acquire 2904 Corvin Drive in Santa Clara for 144 homes – all of which would be affordable and…
Newly Funded
Monterey Bay Housing Trust Loan Jump Starts Permanent Supportive Housing in Santa Cruz
August 11, 2017
The Monterey Bay Housing Trust, a joint program of the Monterey Bay Economic Partnership and Housing Trust Silicon Valley, is providing a $200,000 loan to New Ways Homes for 180/2020 Permanent Supportive Housing to jump start the construction of new supportive housing for homeless individuals in Santa Cruz County. The new development will create as…
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
Santa Clara County allocates additional $11.9 million in Housing Trust Silicon Valley’s Supportive Housing Fund
April 13, 2017
The Santa Clara County Board of Supervisors has approved an additional $11.9 million allocation for the Housing Trust Silicon Valley’s Supportive Housing Fund to help affordable housing developers acquire land and pay predevelopment costs for new projects.