October 2018

Mission Gardens Group 2
PSHH's latest self-help home ownership project is taking shape and the third group of owner-builders in the new Mission Gardens neighborhood of San Miguel, CA began building late last month. The fourth group is going through the loan package process now.  See more
President/CEO John Fowler
Longtime advocate Natalie Gubb, who passed away last year, was a cherished supporter of Peoples' Self-Help Housing.  This month, along with other affordable housing organizations, I was honored to help recognize her legacy as Mercy Housing California named three San Francisco properties - Natalie Gubb Commons - in her honor.

Originally from Massachusetts, she came to the West Coast to attend UC Berkeley School of Law and in 1993, she and partner Scott Barshay founded their law firm to specialize in helping nonprofits develop and finance affordable housing. Her tenacity and no frills approach were legendary; her mentorship of budding and longtime executive directors as selfless as it was straightforward.
 
Without the incomparable efforts of Natalie acting as our attorney, PSHH would not be the organization we are today. She was instrumental  in the creation of California's low-income housing tax credit program, which has been the building block of nearly all affordable housing since that time, and was renowned for the hundreds of real estate deals she transacted throughout the state. We all loved her dearly, she was brilliant, she was a trailblazer.
 
Every day amazing things happen at PSHH because of the commitment of women like Natalie. Bringing their experience, education, and perspective, our organization is enriched by their professionalism and dedication.  As October traditionally sees a national focus on women, I'd like to take pause to recognize these contributions.  It is an honor to serve alongside you, thank you for dedicating this chapter of your lives to our joint endeavor.    
 
John Fowler, CPA
President/CEO
Education Coordinator Empowers Other Latinas
Natali Camacho, Regional Coordinator of PSHH's Education Department, will head the new College Enrollment for Latinas Entering Bright Rewarding Educations (CELEBRE) initiative. This exciting new program recently received $25,000 in generous funding from the Women's Legacy Fund. Read more in the New Times SLO
Support women and girls through the "BuildHer" Fund 
The BuildHer Fund is a special initiative which inspires and supports women and girls at PSHH properties through equity, education and social enterprise.

With gifts for camperships, conference attendance, entrepreneurial training, college preparedness, these are just some of the ways we are empowering our extraordinary women. Make your generous gift today and help "BuildHer"!

Come Join Our Team!
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We currently have openings in our housing development, maintenance, property management, resource development and education departments. Visit  www.pshhc.org   for more details on these exciting opportunities.
Property Spotlights
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Home Ownership
Storke Ranch Apartments
Self help home ownership
Storke Ranch Apartments
Celebrating 19 years
This 35-unit affordable housing in Goleta for families features tennis courts, pool, community building, playground and extensive open space.

Citrus Pointe
Celebrating 15 years
This 47-home community in Piru is one of the two self-help subdivisions built by PSHH in Ventura County. 79% of the owners-builders were very low income.
PSHH in the News ...

Women's Legacy Fund grants $65,000 to two organizations to help women and girls
The Women's Legacy Fund awarded $65,000 in grants to two local organizations on Thursday at its 16th annual luncheon.   Read more 

People's Self Help Housing is creating a support program to empower Latina women seeking higher education 
Natali Camacho remembers her college experience as a tough but important part of her life. Read more
Peoples' Self-Help Housing Celebrates New Development
Peoples' Self-Help Housing (PSHH) was joined by over 110 development partners, funders, elected officials, residents and members of the community.  Read more
...and in other Housing News
Central Coast
Housing Authority Announces New Section 8 Incentives
Local landlords recently got a preview of the suite of all-new and ongoing incentives to participate in the Section 8 affordable housing program through the Housing Authority of the City of Santa Barbara (HACSB). Read more

California
Is the major housing package passed last year working?
One year ago this month, Gov. Jerry Brown signed 15 bills aimed at easing the state's crippling housing crisis. How successful was that packaged?    Read more 

National
10 years later: Changes in housing market since the crash
Flashback to fall 2008 and you'll remember the free fall the U.S. economy experienced. At the heart of it was the collapse of the housing market. Read more 

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