Friend,
In 1970, when People’s Self-Help Housing was founded, our work began with a simple but powerful idea: as our name indicates, help people build their own homes. Through this mutual self-help model, we have worked alongside 1,200 amazing families who built their own homes. But as the needs of our communities evolved, so did we. In the mid-80s we moved into developing multifamily housing for rent and since then have constructed 63 vibrant neighborhoods throughout the Central Coast.
Today, that spirit of responsiveness continues to guide our organization. June is National Homeownership Month, and it feels especially appropriate to mark this moment with the launch of our newest initiative: affordable homes for sale. With 49 homes available, we’re proud to introduce our first offering Skylight Homes in Santa Maria. We recently hosted our first public outreach meeting (with more to come!) and the response was tremendous – it’s clear that demand is strong!
At its core, homeownership is so much more than a place to live. It’s about stability, belonging, and the opportunity to build a financial future. Owning a home provides families with a secure foundation, allows them to build equity over time, and the ability to invest in their futures. It creates strong neighborhoods where people put down roots, support one another, and contribute to their community with a shared sense of connection.
For many of the residents we serve, farmworkers, seniors, veterans, and working families, homeownership has long felt out of reach. Through Skylight Homes, we are working to change that, opening doors to the long-term benefits of having a place to truly call their own.
At People’s Self-Help Housing our name isn’t changing, but we are and I look forward to sharing news about more developments in our pipeline like Skylight Homes in the months ahead.
Ken Trigueiro, CEO & President
On behalf of the People’s Team
