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January News from People’s Self-Help Housing

by Community Contributor • January 19, 2023 • Comments Off

eNewsletter | January 2023

Thanks to a generous donation by the Friends of Atascadero Library, hundreds of new books will soon be available for students at our onsite Learning Centers.

Dear Friend,At PSHH, we are not afraid to ask questions.

Now in our third year of DEI training, we have more than just poked at the edges; we have gone deep into the DNA of our fifty two year old organization. Marked with further and significant investments of funds and time, the next twelve months will see our staff-led initiatives continue to explore where we are, where we are going, and humbly, where we want to be.

Our continued progress is thanks to the authentic participation of our 200+ team members who have vulnerably shared their feelings and with conviction embraced new opportunities.

This week, we commemorated the life of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. He asked the question “When will you be satisfied?”

We’re nowhere near satisfied yet, but we are moving in the right direction. If you’re interested in joining us on the next leg of this exciting journey, check out the application for our newly created position of Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Advisor. We’d love to have you as our traveling companion!

Ken Trigueiro
CEO & President

Summer Holly Lane: Build Your Own Home!
Located in Nipomo, Summer Holly Lane will have owner-builders constructing a neighborhood of 10 two-story homes located at the intersection of West Branch and North Thompson.

Our Home Ownership program assists households in the construction of new homes. Groups working together under PSHH supervision are taught the construction skills necessary. Each household contributes approximately 40+ hours per week of ‘sweat-equity’, over a 12-13 month period.

Learn More & Apply

Let The Games Begin!
Less than 100 days away, The Builder Games returns on Saturday, April 22! Join emcee Richard Gearhart of KSBY and cheer on teams building playhouses for children, as they race against the clock and face fun challenges. Enjoy gourmet food, fine wine, craft beer, and live music! Funds raised benefit the programs of PSHH.

Only in January, attendee tickets are just $100! Starting February 1, pricing will go up to $125, so don’t wait!.
Have what it takes to be the Champion? Sign-up a team to compete – only four spots left!

Visit pshhc.org/BuilderGames to learn more!

Volunteer Opportunity: Point in Time Count
This month, counties through the Central Coast will be conducting their annual Point-in-Time Count, which provides valuable data about those experiencing homelessness in the county.

Volunteering for the PIT Count presents a great opportunity to hear personal stories from those experiencing homelessness and to support the effort to end homelessness.

County of Ventura: Tuesday, January 24 – Sign Up
County of Santa Barbara: Wednesday, January 25 – Sign Up

New Temporary Emergency Shelter in Grover Beach
We’re proud to have collaborated with 5 Cities Homeles Coalition, the City of Grover Beach, and the County of San Luis Obispo in creating the new Temporary Emergency Shelter program in Grover Beach. Comprised of 20 private cabins for those experiencing homelessness, these units will help individuals as they transition into permanent housing.

Visit 5chc.org for more information.

525 S. Russell Ave, Santa Maria

Housing for Farmworker Households
Amenities include: playgrounds, barbeque areas, community room, onsite laundry
3-bedroom ADA apartments: available now!

Learn More & Apply

Got 30 seconds? We’d love to hear your thoughts!

Take this month’s anonymous 1-Question Survey:

‘Are there aspects of our work you would like to learn more about?‘

Join the Team
We offer an array of dynamic, rewarding opportunities to strengthen your career while making a difference!

Take a look at our current openings:

Accountant | San Luis Obispo
Assistant Property Manager | Carpinteria
Assistant Roving Property Manager | Goleta
Assistant Roving Property Manager | Guadalupe
Bilingual Property Manager | Pismo Beach
Construction Site Superintendent | San Luis Obispo
Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion Advisor | San Luis Obispo
Maintenance Technician II | North SLO County Coastal Region
Maintenance Technician III | South Santa Barbara Region

Marketing & Occupancy Coordinator | San Luis Obispo
Para Educator | Paso Robles
Property Manager | Santa Barbara
Property Manager | Santa Maria
Roving Property Manager | Los Osos
Roving Substitute Educator | South Santa Barbara
Senior Asset Manager | San Luis Obispo
Senior Property Manager | San Luis Obispo
Social Worker | Santa Barbara

For full job descriptions and to apply see pshhc.org/careers!

Stop By Our Career Fairs

Learn more about our current openings, submit your application, and interview onsite. Please bring multiple copies of your resume and be ready to interview.

Featured positions:

Property Managers
Assistant Property Managers
Accountants
Maintenance Technicians
Educators
Construction Site Superintendents

January Partnerships
Thank you to our incredible partners who are supporting our mission:

Pacific Premier Bank – $30,000 benefiting Pismo Terrace development and Camino Scholars
GA Fowler Family Foundation – $25,000 in general support
La Centra Sumerlin Foundation – $5,000 towards Camino Scholars
Rubin Foundation – $10,000 in general support

Land Acknowledgement

PSHH acknowledges the indigenous people of the territories that our organization occupies, including the Chumash, Salinan, Yokuts, Kitanemuk, and Tataviam people. To read the full land acknowledgement, visit pshhc.org/IDEA.