Wakeland Housing and Development Corporation

Wrapping up the summer with an unforgettable August! Our Resident Services team connected and recharged at a fantastic and insightful retreat, followed by a lively all-staff company carnival that brought out the fun in everyone. These moments not only strengthened our bonds but also set the stage for an exciting season ahead. Grateful for the memories and the energy we'll carry forward into the fall. #wakelandhousing #teambuilding #companyculture #augusthighlights #wakelandfamily

🎉 On this 𝐀𝐋𝐋 𝐈𝐍 𝐖𝐄𝐃𝐍𝐄𝐒𝐃𝐀𝐘, we look back at the recent grand opening of Levant Senior Cottages! 🏡 A landmark day for community development, Wakeland Housing and Development Corporation’s incredible vision and unwavering dedication brought this beautiful community to fruition. Take a look at the accompanying video to witness the transformation. We’re privileged to share this significant achievement with Wakeland, city and county officials, and our community. Here's to future endeavors that continue to enrich lives! #AllInWednesday #LevantSeniorCottages #GrandOpening

EXCITING NEWS! We're thrilled to announce the grand opening of Levant Senior Cottages, a brand-new affordable housing community in San Diego’s Linda Vista neighborhood! This groundbreaking development, brought to life by Wakeland Housing and Development Corporation in partnership with San Diego Kind, offers 127 homes specifically designed for low-income seniors aged 55 and older. Levant Senior Cottages is the first project to launch on land provided by the County of San Diego through an innovative initiative to repurpose surplus county sites for affordable housing. This is a monumental step forward in addressing the housing crisis and creating a brighter future for thousands in need. Our residents at Levant will enjoy a rich array of onsite services, including personal and professional development and social activities courtesy of Wakeland, alongside comprehensive medical and social services provided by St. Paul's PACE. These resources will be vital in helping our seniors lead healthier, more stable lives. Thank you to our amazing grand opening ceremony speakers: Monica Montgomery Steppe Eric McDonald Jess Haro Eugene “Mitch” Mitchell Eri Kameyama Melissa Harty-Swaleh Thank you to our generous funders: California Tax Credit Allocation Committee California Debt Limit Allocation Committee JPMorgan Chase & Co. Boston Financial Investment Management Equity California Department of Housing & Community Development County of San Diego San Diego Housing Commission And last, but certainly not least, thank you to our architects and general contractors: RNT Architects Allgire General Contractors JOB WELL DONE ON THIS BEAUTIFUL PROPERTY! Here's to a new chapter of hope, community, and opportunity at Levant Senior Cottages! #AffordableHousing #SeniorLiving #CommunityDevelopment #SanDiego #LindaVista #WakelandHousing #StPaulsPACE #LevantSeniorCottages #HousingForAll #TransformingLives

Affordable housing projects like Levant Senior Cottages are vital for providing stability, security, and opportunities for our seniors. As Wakeland Housing and Development Corporation President and CEO Rebecca Louie emphasized, “So many seniors in San Diego are in crisis, with over 50 percent paying more than half of their income toward rent, struggling to live off fixed incomes while costs are anything but.” This transformative development offers 126 affordable rental homes for low-income seniors, including those with medical frailties. It's a result of the collaborative efforts of Wakeland Housing and Development Corporation, San Diego Kind, and the San Diego Housing Commission (SDHC). Join us in celebrating this monumental step forward in addressing San Diego's housing crisis. 🤝🌟

What a night! We are thrilled and deeply honored to announce that our City Heights Place and Plaza Del Sol properties have won the San Diego Housing Federation’s 2024 Ruby Awards in the prestigious Project of the Year Award - New Construction category! This recognition is a testament to our commitment to building high-quality, sustainable, and inclusive housing for the San Diego community. We are incredibly grateful to our dedicated team, partners, and everyone who supported us throughout this journey. Special thanks to Price Philanthropies Foundation, Sun Country Builders, and Smithton Architects 👏 Thank you, San Diego Housing Federation, for this incredible honor. Here's to creating more thriving communities together! #Wakeland #WakelandHousing #RubyAwards #RubyAwards2024 #ProjectOfTheYear #NewConstruction #CityHeightsPlace #PlazaDelSol #SanDiegoHousing #Gratitude #CommunityBuilding

"I was really struggling to have confidence in myself and keep my grades up until I started talking to Mauricio in the After School Program. He helped me realize that if I put in the work I could accomplish anything I want." -Gzim Bajrami, 2024 Graduate of Hoover High. It's graduation season, and time to reflect on the successes of our youth residents. The story of the college-bound Bajrami triplets truly exemplifies the power of affordable housing and impactful resident services to transform lives. Gzim and his sisters Diellza and Erza have lived at our Village View affordable housing community in San Diego since birth. Throughout their lives, all three triplets have participated the robust resident services programs offered by our partners at City Heights Community Development. Spending years of their education in remote learning due to the COVID pandemic posed challenges to the siblings, but during their senior year, they worked closely with Resident Services Program Manager Mauricio Hernandez Vargas to achieve their college goals. He helped them navigate applications and complicated financial aid forms. Now, Gzim is set to attend Grossmont College studying Psychology, while Erza and Diellza will go to Mesa College, both majoring in Kinesiology. Congratulations Diellza, Erza and Gzim - your futures look bright! #graduation #affordablehousing #residentservices #housingsecurity

Watch as future resident Earl Deshazer sees his unit for the first time. Levant Senior Cottages, a 127-unit affordable housing development built in partnership with Wakeland Housing and Development Corporation, is tailored to meet the needs of low-income seniors 55 and older. We're proud to be part of a project that offers independence and a sense of community to seniors like Earl: “It’s exciting to have my own place like this that I can afford, which on my income is a miracle by itself…A real neighborhood where I can watch the sun come up and have coffee.” Read More: https://bit.ly/4bFLGp4 #AffordableHousing #SeniorLiving #AllgireGeneralContractors #LevantSeniorCottages

Not only did Allgire do a fantastic job building this project, through their Allgire Foundation they also generously donated Welcome Home Kits filled with essential housewares to each and every senior who moves into this beautiful community. They really care about the people who live in the communities they build!

The San Diego Housing Commission is an essential partner to Wakeland in our affordable housing communities and the provision of 70 Project-Based Vouchers to Levant Senior Cottages ensures our residents will have affordable rents for the lifespan of this amazing senior community. Thank you SDHC!

This moment from yesterday's grand opening of Levant Senior Cottages in Linda Vista encapsulates the essence of what we strive to do: ensure that everyone, regardless of age or income, has access to safe, comfortable, and affordable housing. It's heartwarming to see the joy and relief on Earl's face knowing he's moving into a place he can now call his own. A huge thank you to our dedicated team, partners, and community supporters who made this possible. Together, we are not just building homes; we are building futures and fostering a sense of belonging and security for our senior community. More about the opening of this exciting project on the way. Stay tuned. Monica Montgomery Steppe Eric McDonald Rebecca Louie #AffordableHousing #SeniorLiving #AffordableHomesForSeniors #Wakeland #Community #HomeSweetHome #MakingADifference