Self-Help Enterprises offers an exciting work environment where you can bring your high caliber skills to a true career opportunity and impact the world around you.
We have openings for a
Community Development Specialist responsible for working with rural residents and boards to assist them in the development and management of community systems; a
Real Estate Development Project Manager responsible for working on affordable housing development projects throughout Self-Help Enterprises' eight county service territory; and an
Administrative Analyst responsible for grant administration and reporting, fiscal management, and implementing housing rehabilitation and homebuyer assistance efforts.
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A DREAM ACHIEVED: FAMILIES MOVE IN TO THEIR NEW HOMES
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On February 17, Self-Help Enterprises recognized ten hardworking families in Gustine who completed the construction of their own homes.
For the last eleven months, the families built their homes through the U.S. Department of Agriculture mutual self-help housing program and the guidance of a Self-Help Enterprises construction superintendent. Together, families poured foundations, framed houses, installed windows and doors, laid tile, and painted their homes. The families not only build their homes and those of their neighbors, they also build an instant community, a sense of place, and skills that will last a lifetime.
The completion of the latest ten homes brings a total of 39 homes to Gustine since the first self-help houses were constructed in 2010. In addition, 12 homes are in an earlier stage of construction in Gustine. Framing activities are currently underway, with home construction slated to be completed in October 2016. These homes will mark the completion of the subdivision with a total of 51 homes.
Since 1965, when Self-Help Enterprises pioneered the mutual self-help housing program, the organization has helped more than 6,100 families in the San Joaquin Valley build their own homes and achieve the American dream of homeownership. This would not be possible without important partners like the City of Gustine and Merced County. The City embraced the need for affordable housing in Gustine which resulted in the city's deferment of $208,000 in fees for the second phase of development, which made the construction of the homes feasible.
We thank Congressman Costa, Gustine City Manager Sean Scully, and staff from USDA Rural Development for joining us in recognizing the families.
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HEALTHY LIVING! RESIDENT HEALTH FAIR
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On February 20, Self-Help Enterprises facilitated a Healthy Living! resident health fair at North Park Apartments in Oildale (Kern County). The event, funded through LISC Healthy Homes initiative, supports Self-Help Enterprises' Smoke Free Healthy Housing. Together with AWI, our property management partner, Self-Help Enterprises has implemented a plan to have the property completely smoke free in 90 days in order to support healthy living for our residents.
Residents came out to enjoy the festivities, which included face painting, a clown, lunch served by Si Senor restaurant, and booths from partners including Community Action Partnership of Kern, Department of Public Health Tobacco Education Program, Dignity Health, Kern Family HealthCare, and Omni Family Health.
With the success of the health fair, Self-Help Enterprises will continue to promote healthy living and offer educational programs for residents and the community to lead a healthier life.
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SELF-HELP ENTERPRISES BY THE NUMBERS
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Self-Help Enterprises' mission is
to work together with low-income families to build and sustain healthy homes and communities. Therefore, we measure the success of our efforts by the people our work impacts. Below is our collective impact for the communities we serve.
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