October News from People’s Self-Help Housing

eNewsletter | October 2022

Congratulations to Camino Scholars students Angel Botello (pictured) and Saman Mustafa for being selected as this year’s John Fowler Scholarship Award winners 
Dear Friend,
This month we have been reflecting on how we are doing.

A leadership retreat, and the publication of our annual Impact Report, provided us the opportunity to share the many positive outcomes and significant impacts achieved because of your partnership.

The theme of this years report is ‘Twenty Years of Services’. The production of new housing, or the renovation of existing units, are outcomes we can clearly track. Harder to measure, but equally important, are the changed lives which happen when essential supportive services are partnered with those new homes.

For over two decades, residents have been served by our social workers and educators, and through compassionate property management and the kindness of dedicated maintenance teams. The impacts of these services go far beyond ‘just the numbers’. To be truly successful, permanently affordable housing must be aligned with needs-addressing services. Together they lead to changed and enhanced lives and strengthened communities.As you review this year’s Impact Report, we trust you will recognize on each page, how your partnership multiplies into thousands of positive and long lasting life touches.  And, although we acknowledge that there is much to do ahead of us, we invite you to celebrate that which has already been achieved.

Ken Trigueiro, CEO & President

Annual Impact Report
We are excited to share our annual Impact Report, which showcases our biggest accomplishments and successes from the past year.

In this edition, we celebrate twenty years of  services which can be credited with thousands of changed lives and strengthened communities.
Read the full report online.

Special Thanks to the Ventura Housing Coalition
The Ventura County Board of Supervisors have allotted $30.5 million dollars towards housing and homelessness projects, with $15 million towards the acquisition and construction of new affordable housing across Ventura County.

This decision came after members of the Ventura County Housing Coalition, an organization composed of community advocates and nonprofit developers, called on Supervisors to prioritize housing in the allocation of the unprecedented American Rescue Plan (ARPA) funding. These funds will allow us to continue to expand and provide affordable homes across Ventura County!

Your Opportunity to ‘Build Her’! 

The Build Her Fund supports and inspires women and girls* at PSHH properties. It is a commitment to equity, education, and an investment in their emerging ideas.

Joy, resident and beneficiary of the fund, shared her uplifting story:

“I’ve always strived to live an independent life. This led me to pursue nursing school, which brought me to live in Avila Beach. Throughout my life, I have moved at least 100 times, but I feel that the Central Coast is the one place that doesn’t make me feel homesick. Living with PSHH has given me peace of mind, knowing that my neighbors are dependable and that the PSHH team are here to help.”
When you amplify the efforts of women, you not only strengthen them, but you strengthen their families, the community, and our world. Please make your generous gift today, and help Build Her! pshhc.org/BuildHer

* and those who identify as female

1035 Petersen Ranch Road, Templeton

  • Due to be completed in Winter 2022
  • Housing for Seniors (62+)
  • Priority to Veterans
Amenities Include:
  • Oven range and refrigerator
  • Central heating and air conditioning
  • Emergency call system monitored by the onsite manager

To learn more or to apply, email tpa2@pshhc.org or visit pshhc.org/property/templetonplaceii!

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

Take this month’s 1-Question Survey: “What percentage of your income goes to your housing costs?”

All responses are anonymous

Rent our office space
The meeting rooms at our corporate office on Kendall Road are ideal workspaces for those looking to meet in clean, quiet, and spacious areas.

Accessible and technology ready, they are available to make your day as efficient as possible. With plenty of free parking and away from congested areas, for more information or to book, email reception@pshhc.org.

Leaving a Legacy
Legacy gifts are some of the most touching displays of support we receive. If you have made a provision for PSHH in your estate planning, please let us know so we can recognize your kindness and vision. When you make a gift this way, please let us recognize your generosity will be recognized with membership in our Legacy Circle.
Deep Dive- Affordable Housing 101
Thank you to the California Housing Consortium for this primer on how affordable housing is built. A result of strong partnerships between governments, housing developers, community leaders, and private financial institutions, read this article to see how collaboration is needed for the production of affordable housing.
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:

  • Assistant Property Manager | Goleta
  • Bilingual Property Manager | Pismo Beach
  • Construction Site Superintendent | San Luis Obispo
  • Maintenance Technician I | Santa Maria
  • Maintenance Technician II | (Templeton)
  • Property Manager | Santa Maria
  • Senior Property Manager | San Luis Obispo
  • Temporary Property Manager | Arroyo Grande
For full job descriptions and to apply see pshhc.org/careers!
October Partnerships
Thank you to our incredible partners who are supporting our mission:

  • Henry W. Bull Foundation – $5,000 in support of Camino Scholars 
  • County of SLO CBO/PHG – $30,000 benefiting the Supportive Housing Program
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.

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