May News from People’s Self-Help Housing

Dear Friend,

So many others lives though, from his generation and later, were cut short.  As we near Memorial Day, many are now preparing to honor these fallen service members. At PSHH among both our residents and team members, we have Blue, Gold and White Star Families.  These relatives of those who made the ultimate sacrifice, still need support, some immediately and short term, but many for decades after their profound loss.

May is Mental Health Awareness Month, and it’s fitting to recommit ourselves to assuring good mental health for these members of our community.  The White Star designation recognizes families who have lost a service member to suicide.  Approximately 10% of our housing directly supports veterans, many of whom have, and are still experiencing trauma.  We aim to take special care of those who may be at risk, through professionally trained and experienced staff, who deliver our supportive housing services every day to our residents.

Many of us here at PSHH, myself included, have the personal honor of being the parent of those currently serving, or are the sons and daughters, brothers and sisters, aunts and uncles, or nieces and nephews, of service members, veterans or first responders who’ve passed in the line of duty.

As we all enjoy the sunshine, our barbeques, being back together with one another after a long lock down, let’s honor those who did not return.  If you’re able, consider pausing on May 31^st for a moment of remembrance and reflection, and offer to all who have given more than they should have, “thank you for your service, and God bless you for your sacrifice”.

The John Fowler Scholarship

• Be a current resident of any PSHH property or a student in Camino Scholars
• Be a high school graduate, anticipate graduation at the end of this academic school year, or have your GED
• Provide proof of enrollment in a 2-year city college, 4-year university, or trade school for Fall 2021
• Have the highest GPA of all applicants

Submit your application no later than June 1. If you have a student in mind who may qualify, please encourage them to apply!

May is Mental Health Awareness Month!

Help support these efforts with your generous gift today.

• Neighborworks America – $20,000 in support of Covid-19 relief efforts
• Bank of America – $20,000 in support of CELEBRE
• Williams Corbett Foundation – $20,000 in support of Camino Scholars in Santa Barbara County