Peoples’ Self-Help Housing Responds to COVID-19

by Community Contributor • March 30, 2020 • Comments Off

Includes daily meal distribution, distance learning, and wellness checks

CENTRAL COAST — As the effects of COVID-19 continue to emerge, Peoples’ Self-Help Housing (PSHH) has enhanced their resident services. With a portfolio of over 52 properties, PSHH support over 5,000 residents daily.

“Our services are vital, especially during this unprecedented time” said PSHH President & CEO John Fowler. “We are committed to continuing our work, while taking measures to protect the health and safety of our residents and employees.”

Peoples’ Self-Help Housing’s Education Program has shifted to an online, distance-learning model, which allows students of all ages the opportunity to continue receiving after-school and college prep programming. In addition, staff are delivering over 400 meals daily to residents in-need throughout the Central Coast. Social Workers are making daily wellness calls to residents and working with partnering organizations for supplemental programs and services.

PSHH construction also continues to move forward, with everyone on-site maintaining safe social distancing. Mission Gardens, a self-help home project in San Miguel, is nearing completion, with hopes of providing keys to homeowners as soon as possible. Construction at Sierra Madre Cottages in Santa Maria and Guadalupe Court in Guadalupe is moving forward, with hopes of grand openings later this year.

Peoples’ Self-Help Housing’s Resident Assistance Fund is able to provide direct financial support to residents for critical medical, food, and utility emergencies. A gift to this fund allows donors, in the most flexible and effective way, to support our residents who find themselves in urgent need. Make your gift today: pshhc.org/resident-assistance-fund.

About Peoples’ Self-Help Housing: Founded in 1970, Peoples’ Self-Help Housing (PSHH) is the longest-serving nonprofit affordable housing organization on the Central Coast. With a mission of building homes and providing services to strengthen communities and change lives, PSHH serves low-income working households, seniors, veterans, those living with disabilities and the formerly homeless. It also provides homeownership opportunities through a self-help, “sweat equity” program that has seen over 1,200 homes successfully completed. PSHH has a presence in San Luis Obispo, Santa Barbara and Ventura counties, manages nearly 2,000 rental units, and employs over 200 staff members. For more information, visit pshhc.org, email info@pshhc.org or phone (805) 781-3088.