Brilliant Corners

In honor of #DevelopmentalDisabilitiesAwarenessMonth, we wanted to share a fun fact about Brilliant Corners' history that people might not know… Brilliant Corners was not always called Brilliant Corners! It was originally called West Bay Housing, and it was formed back in 2004 by a group of Bay Area service providers who joined together to address the housing crisis facing people with developmental disabilities. The organization quickly became California’s largest housing partner in the historic shift from institutional settings to community-based housing for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. We've since expanded our mission to include a variety of innovative #SupportiveHousing models, but we remain as committed as ever to ensuring that people with I/DD have safe, affordable housing that includes the supportive services they need to live as independently as possible. Check out this video highlighting one of our recently completed projects – our first-ever Accessible Dwelling Unit! This beautiful ADA accessible unit will provide #AffordableHousing for individuals with I/DD served through their lifetime.🏘️ https://lnkd.in/gpttRmwQ #DDawareness2025

Did you know? One way Brilliant Corners is addressing the housing crisis in California is by repurposing underutilized existing buildings and constructing new permanent #SupportiveHousing for people transitioning out of homelessness. Our team also provides personalized wraparound support to residents, including #CaseManagement services. Last year, we converted a vacant grocery store into the Las Palmas Apartments, a beautiful 53-unit housing complex in Wilmington, CA. And later this year, we'll be celebrating the opening of two #ProjectHomekey sites in the Harbor City and Echo Park areas of Los Angeles!🏘️ We couldn't be more excited for the impact these #SupportiveHousingDevelopment projects have in our communities! Stay tuned for site opening updates.

What do Brilliant Corners and Finland have in common? A belief that the #HousingFirst approach is the most effective way to solve homelessness! Check out this article from Flagler College in partnership with the Pulitzer Center on what the Finnish government is doing to drastically reduce homelessness through Housing First, a model "based on the belief that decent, safe housing is a basic human right." https://buff.ly/8v4sg1U #SupportiveHousing #HousingForAll #HousingSolutions

As our next Program Manager/Staff Analyst, you'll develop policies and procedures for harm reduction programs that help participants maintain their housing and improve their overall health and well-being. Find out more about this vital role and apply here: https://buff.ly/4p6vMdc #ProgramOperations #SocialWork #NonProfit #SupportiveHousing #SolveHomelessness

The Brilliant Corners team had a wonderful time sharing and gaining knowledge and expertise at this year's Housing California conference!🏘️ Yesterday, our Chief Strategic Partnerships Officer Sabrina Gillan joined fellow panelists Kristen Aster from The People Concern, Zella Knight from Residents United Network Los Angeles, Carlos Van Natter from HACLA, and Sarah Saadian from National Low Income Housing Coalition to discuss project-based vouchers and how they are being used to expand access to permanent supportive housing. Earlier today, our Director of External Affairs Jose Osuna joined fellow panelists Shebani Rao and Michele Byrnes from Homebase, and Nicole Green, Chair of the AB109 Community Advisory Board to share about the impact of their work with Measure J and opportunities to reallocate funding from the justice system to housing as an equity intervention. And this afternoon, Brilliant Corners Deputy Chief Program Officer Tiana Moore, PhD joined fellow panelists David Amaral from All Home, Ryan Finnigan from the Terner Center for Housing Innovation, UC Berkeley, and Sasha Hauswald from City of Oakland to share recent efforts and opportunities to use research to pursue more effective and equitable solutions to homelessness. Thank you Housing CA and all the inspiring presenters for another incredible conference! We're already looking forward to next year.

"His life's work has embodied resilience, transformation, and justice... He has been a formidable force in advocating for formerly homeless and incarcerated individuals focusing on their reintegration and access to housing. His leadership paved the way for transformative programs that address systemic barriers, ensuring that everyone regardless of their past, has the opportunity for a stable home and a fresh start. This drives his commitment to supporting those affected by homelessness." -- Veronica Lewis, Director of HOPICS. Brilliant Corners Director of External Affairs Jose Osuna was honored last night by Housing California with a 2025 Housing Justice Award! Jose embodies Housing Justice in all he does, working to ensure that all people have access to stable housing and opportunities to thrive. From all of us at Brilliant Corners, we are inspired by your passion and leadership. CONGRATULATIONS JOSE!!🎉 #SupportiveHousing #HousingJusticeAwards #HousingForAll #NonProfitLeadership

Thank you Assemblymember Mike A. Gipson (D-65) for a great meeting with our team yesterday! Our Director of External Affairs Jose Osuna, Kristen Aster of The People Concern, and Gregory Rodriguez, County of Riverside Department of Housing & Workforce Solutions, had a wonderful conversation and are grateful to Assemblymember Gipson for being a champion for the reentry community!

I am inspired to see the great interest Brilliant Corners has in the development, and growth of our employees. From a strengthened referral program to training, Brillant Corners supports opportunities for internal candidates to transition across the agency, while encouraging promotion. This is why Talent Acquisition will be conducting Recruitment Labs for our internal candidates to learn about strengthening their resumes, LinkedIn profiles and learning better ways to interview. Getting a role at Brilliant Corners has become very competitive. We want our employees to be prepared and present the best versions of themselves. Talent Acquisition will be conducting both in-office sessions in San Diego, Los Angeles and San Fransico, as well as virtual trainings quarterly. Here is a little preview: Interviewing #helpingothers #employeeengagement #BrilliantCorners #LinkedIn #Resumes #Interviewing #Promotions #Transitioning #MeWe #AffordableHousing #BuildingFromWithin #Inspiringthefuture #totalmotivation #radicalcandor #mindset #daretolead

Thank you Assemblymember Josh Lowenthal for a great meeting with Brilliant Corners Director of External Affairs Jose Osuna, Kristen Aster from The People Concern and Gregory Rodriguez from County of Riverside Department of Housing & Workforce Solutions to discuss #affordablehousing, #homelessness, and the importance of housing for justice-impacted community members.

Do you have strong analytical skills, an understanding of regional financial regulations, and a desire to be part of solving homelessness? If so, this #ContractsManager role may be your perfect fit! Click here to learn more and apply: https://buff.ly/3D857Lb #HumanServices #NonProfitJobs #NonProfitManagement #BudgetManagement #GrantProcurement #SupportiveHousing