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
Fatai
An East Palo Alto native shares how affordable housing keeps her rooted in the community she loves.
Sadia
A mother and farmworker reflects on her family’s new home in Santa Rosa.
Anni
Public-sector employee appreciates affordable rent, kind community, and opportunities to further her career goals.
Cindy
A working mother shares how affordable housing has changed life for her and her family.
Cristina
Educator and lifelong San Mateo resident achieves her goal: a peaceful, stable home for her family.
Dave
An essential worker takes charge of his health and plans for the future.
Noemi
A determined young woman thrives and builds community in her new home.
Nathan
With a stable home, a young adult is able to pursue his goal of becoming a pediatric nurse.
James
A senior resident reflects on how permanent supportive housing has brought him health and his haven.
Breayana
A San Francisco educator feels blessed to have a peaceful place to live in her hometown.
Maria and Eddy
For a couple who had experienced homelessness, a stable home opened doors to community and wellbeing.
Delaney
Local public employee gains stability for herself and her nephew.
Peter
After health issues and a relocation, a senior finds happiness and never wants to leave.
Tom
A resident and his family return to normalcy after being sidetracked by a health crisis.
Alicia
After being unhoused, health and happiness return as a mother finds a home.
Debra
A senior feels her path to a stable, affordable home was meant to be.
Alexandria
After a long, challenging journey, a resilient mother and her daughter thrive in their new home.
Estrecia
A single mom finally has an affordable place to call her own after living with extended family for several years.
Prince
Collaborative community efforts take one senior veteran from homelessness to housing.
Sarah
One resident feels the gratitude of waking up every morning and going to sleep every night in her own home.
Jennifer and Juan
Permanent and affordable supportive housing is the key to positive life changes for one hardworking family.
Steve and Carma
A longtime senior resident can continue to live in the town he loves thanks to affordable housing.
Brenda
Moving to affordable housing and utilizing onsite services allows a single mother to pursue her culinary career.
Dolores
A senior gains hope and a chance to heal thanks to affordable housing.
Nikiya
After years of persistence and hope, a single mother and her children move to a safe, beautiful, affordable home.
Marisa
A hardworking single mom feels a weight lifted off her shoulders now that she can afford a home for her family.