East Bay Housing Organizations’ Post

🏘️ Housing with Heart: A New Milestone with New Chelsea Society At Chelsea Gardens & Marine, we’re witnessing something remarkable: True communities are being formed! Through our partnership, we’re seeing: - Deep friendships blossoming - Residents breaking out of isolation - A stronger sense of shared ownership and belonging We’re proud to partner with New Chelsea Society in this journey, and special thanks to these leaders: Ahmed Omran (CEO), Jennifer Walsh (CFO), Scott Stewart, REBECA ROBLES (Projects), Gaby (Site Manager), fouz Mohamed and Spyros Theodoridis (Snr Site Managers), the Minivillage Coordinators and Volunteer Champions - for making it happen. At Minivillage, we know housing isn’t just about spaces — it’s about creating environments where people feel they belong, are supported, and grow together. Our model delivers measurable outcomes over three years - both socially and financially. Communities like New Chelsea Gardens and Marine are expected to see: - Neighbours supporting neighbours, creating stronger, connected communities - Improved resident well-being, with better social health and less isolation - Financial returns for property operators through lower maintenance costs, fewer disputes, and higher retention rates 🌟Calling Nonprofit Housing Leaders in BC: Are you ready to create vibrant, engaged communities in your housing populations? We’ve just opened new partnership spots starting in early 2025. Contact mark.boardman@minivillage.ca to find out more. #CommunityFirst #HousingWithHeart #SocialImpact #HousingTransformation

I'm such a fan of #communityengagement - such a powerful way to hear from people, explore different ideas and perspectives, and find ways to connect and collaborate. It is an important part of addressing the #polarity we seem to be experiencing across so many different topics. Some of the toughest questions we're experiencing in our communities can be tackled by engaging with people, surfacing ideas and perspectives, and finding common solutions. It is hard to be afraid of or stand in judgement of people when you are sitting across the table from them enjoying an egg-salad sandwich! Before you issue your next RFP for a challenge you're facing in your community, might I suggest you start with a facilitated community conversation to scope out the actual issues? #economicaloption Comment below to tell me about a sticky situation in your community or a helpful community conversation you've been part of. Let's learn from one another using this great example from the City of Lloydminster

Building affordable housing in California? Not so fast.

A year ago, much of our downtown was covered by encampments. People on the streets were sick and tired of being moved along with no place to go, and neighborhoods were eager for solutions. Today, we are one of the only growing cities in the nation without large encampments in our downtown and we have emerged as a national leader in the fight to end unsheltered homelessness by treating people living in encampments with the respect and dignity that we all deserve. This morning we released a one-year report highlighting the progress we’ve made together over the last year. Here are some of the highlights from the report: -1673 people moved indoors from unsheltered homelessness in 12 months -583 people moved into permanent housing from unsheltered homelessness -More than 300 blocks of our city permanently closed to encampments -0 large encampments remaining in downtown Denver There is still plenty of work to do, but I’m grateful to be able to step back and celebrate the amazing progress we have made together in 12 months time. Onwards. Report Link: https://lnkd.in/gBqP357A

NEW YEAR, NEW MEMBERS – HUME COMMUNITY HOUSING Hume Community Housing is a large Tier 1 Community Housing Provider making a significant impact, with one in every 1,000 NSW residents living in a home managed by Hume. CEO, Brad Braithwaite says of Hume's growth strategy to support more people by creating homes and opportunities - “In the year ahead, we will continue pursuing our strategy to develop a healthy pipeline of new social and affordable homes, maximising our access to HAFF in collaboration with government and commercial partners. We’ll also focus significant attention and investment on pursuing our Business Transformation agenda. This will both assist us to scale up, and free up our people to spend more time focusing on their relationships with our customers, supporting them to live more prosperous lives.” Discover more in Hume's excellent 2023 Annual Report: https://lnkd.in/gTV-ff2r #socialhousing #affordablehousing #transitionalhousing #youthhousing #specialistdisabilityaccommodation #seniorshousing #HAFF

Looking at ways to implement SB 4? Interested in regulations for cottage housing? Want to better understand the unique perspective faith leaders bring to affordable housing development? Then this paper is for you! I spent the last bit of the Partnership for the Bay's Future Fellowship working with Jasmine Tarkoff to compile our lessons learned on regulating affordable housing on faith-owned land and working with faith-based organizations. We hope this resource helps others build, fund, and otherwise support cottage communities on faith-owned land #affordablehousing #middlehousing

We’re thrilled to share our latest insights into sustainable affordable housing solutions with the release of our new white paper! Explore the comprehensive look into the policy developed by the Policy Fund team in Antioch that leverages undeveloped faith-owned land to establish supportive cottage communities. This report builds on our earlier release of the Antioch team’s roadmap for a collaborative approach to expanding affordable housing through robust community engagement and innovative policy development. These reports demonstrate how developing housing solutions can be responsive to the needs of its communities. Discover the strategies are not only effective in addressing local challenges but are also designed to be scalable and adaptable to other cities looking to tackle similar issues. https://lnkd.in/gYtPZ7y7 Hope Solutions City of Antioch #HousingEquity #AffordableHousing #BayAreaHousing

This initiative by Governor Gavin Newsom represents a significant step forward in addressing homelessness through innovative housing solutions. As advocates for sustainable living and community building, we are inspired by projects that align with our mission to create spaces where people can live and thrive. The construction of these tiny homes is not just about providing shelter; it's about building a future where everyone has a place to call home. However, having a home is different from merely having a shelter. If we don’t address the root issues—mental health, addiction, and the breakdown of the nuclear family—this project may not make the lasting impact we hope for. We're excited to see which companies will take the lead in this important effort and are hopeful that the focus will remain on quality, sustainability, and the well-being of the residents. It’s not enough to just build shelters; we must build communities. It's exciting to work together on building a better California.

Addressing affordable housing access in regional NSW is a commitment we at Argyle Housing hold close to our hearts. The crisis is clear: since 2020, there has been a 54% increase in house prices and a 30% rise in rents, affecting countless individuals and families, leading to heightened homelessness and a shortage of key workers. Our proactive approach includes a portfolio of projects such as: • Griffin Green's 20 townhouses in Griffith, cultivating community cohesion. • Wakaden Street's residences designed for our crucial workers. • The Tolland Estate Renewal Project, a mix of social and affordable housing solutions. • Ongoing developments in Goulburn, Young, Yass, and Hay to further address the need. Our unwavering dedication is to sustainable, long-term solutions that empower and uplift the entire community in regional NSW. @griffithcitycouncil @bluechpltd @birribee @waggacouncil #ArgyleHousingInitiative #AffordableHousingDevelopment #CommunityEmpowerment