Resident Impact Stories
See how affordable homes change lives. Meet some of our residents. Each of their stories is unique but they all demonstrate the difference that safe, stable, affordable housing makes in improving lives and pursuing dreams.
Their Stories
James
Shores Landing, Redwood City
A senior resident reflects on how permanent supportive housing has brought him health and his haven.
Breayana
Shirley Chisholm Village, San Francisco
A San Francisco educator feels blessed to have a peaceful place to live in her hometown.
Maria and Eddy
Fair Haven Commons, Fairfield
For a couple who had experienced homelessness, a stable home opened doors to community and wellbeing.
Monroe
Tice Oaks, Walnut Creek
An active senior finds joy in giving back to her neighbors.
Delaney
Bienestar Plaza, Santa Cruz
Local public employee gains stability for herself and her nephew.
Peter
Gateway Rising, Menlo Park
After health issues and a relocation, a senior finds happiness and never wants to leave.
Tom
Pippin Orchards, Watsonville
A resident and his family return to normalcy after being sidetracked by a health crisis.
Alicia
Pippin Orchards, Watsonville
After being unhoused, health and happiness return as a mother finds a home.
Debra
Chestnut Square Senior, Livermore
A senior feels her path to a stable, affordable home was meant to be.
Alexandria
Firehouse Square, Belmont
After a long, challenging journey, a resilient mother and her daughter thrive in their new home.
Estrecia
Paseo Estero, Oakland
A single mom finally has an affordable place to call her own after living with extended family for several years.
Prince
Arroyo Green, Redwood City
Collaborative community efforts take one senior veteran from homelessness to housing.
Sarah
Moon Gate Plaza, Salinas
One resident feels the gratitude of waking up every morning and going to sleep every night in her own home.
Jennifer and Juan
Edwina Benner Plaza, Sunnyvale
Permanent and affordable supportive housing is the key to positive life changes for one hardworking family.
Steve and Carma
Half Moon Village, Half Moon Bay
A longtime senior resident can continue to live in the town he loves thanks to affordable housing.
Brenda
Century Village, Fremont
Moving to affordable housing and utilizing onsite services allows a single mother to pursue her culinary career.
Dolores
Alma Point at Foster Square, Foster City
A senior gains hope and a chance to heal thanks to affordable housing.
Nikiya
Station Center, Union City
After years of persistence and hope, a single mother and her children move to a safe, beautiful, affordable home.
Marisa
Fetters Apartments, Fetters Hot Springs, Sonoma
A hardworking single mom feels a weight lifted off her shoulders now that she can afford a home for her family.
Paloma
Sunny Meadows, Watsonville
A teen reaches her goal to attend college, thanks to a safe, permanent, and newly renovated affordable home.
Eugene
Laguna Commons, Fremont
Affordable, supportive housing helps a US Coast Guard veteran and single father turn his life around.