Peoples' Self-Help Housing

The Mission of Peoples' Self-Help Housing is to provide affordable housing and programs leading to self-sufficiency for low-income families, seniors, and other special needs groups on California's Central Coast.

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Peoples' Self-Help Housing E-Newsletter

Taste of Hope
PSHH Expands Foreclosure Prevention Program
The Villas at Higuera Wins 2008 Obispo Beautiful Award
Friendship Blanket Program helps PSHH

Taste of Hope
Saturday, July 26th

The agricultural bounty of California's Central Coast is being shared with PSHH on Saturday, July 26, from 2-5 p.m. at the wine tasting rooms of Michael Grace and McKeon-Phillips, 2115 S. Blosser Road in Santa Maria.

PSHH supporters and the public are invited to an outoor/indoor wine tasting and catered luncheon to support affordable housing efforts on the Central Coast. "As a retired contractor, I am very aware of the need for affordable housing for working households in our area. I brought this idea forward to PSHH and am happy that we can partner on this event," said Michael McIntosh, co-owner of Michael Grace.

50% of case sales and proceeds from the silent auction will support PSHH. Tickets are $25 if purchased before the event, $30 at the door.

Call (805) 781-3088 x457 to purchase tickets or to donate silent auction items.

Michael Grace Winery will release new Sauvignon Blanc, Rose and Viognier! Only 25 cases are available of each.

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PSHH Expands Foreclosure Prevention Program

In response to the crisis in the real estate and financial markets, Peoples' Self-Help Housing is expanding its foreclosure prevention, mitigation counseling, as well as homebuyer education classes. PSHH has offered home ownership education since 1972. The current program is funded by the California Home Ownership Preservation Initiative through the California Community Foundation, local governments, and financial institutions. Brian Kerrigan, who recently joined PSHH as Housing Counselor and Loan Officer, is presenting an expanded schedule of foreclosure prevention and first-time homebuyer education workshop. The sessions are being held at PSHH properties in San Luis Obispo and Santa Barbara counties. Log on to www.pshhc.org for the schedule. A graduate of the University of Massachusetts-Amherst, Kerrigan holds a degree in business administration/finance and most recently worked as a loan officer for Chase Bank. Kerrigan is multi-lingual and is fluent in Spanish.

Brian Kerrigan

PSHH also offers free, one-on-one foreclosure prevention counseling by appointment in PSHH offices in San Luis Obispo or Santa Barbara. For more information or for immediate help, call Brian Kerrigan at PSHH's Foreclosure Hotline at (805) 783-4476.

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The Villas at Higuera Wins 2008 Obispo Beautiful Award

The recently-opened Villas at Higuera affordable rental complex won the Obispo Beautiful Award from the Obispo Beautiful Association. The Villas was the first 'new construction' affordable rental property built in the City of San Luis Obispo by Peoples'. Congratulations to all the partners with PSHH including City of San Luis Obispo, Coast National Bank, Enterprise Community Investment, Washington Mutual Bank, and especially to the architect Lauren Luker.

The honor will be presented to PSHH at the Awards Banquet on June 11, 6:30 p.m. at The Monday Club in San Luis Obispo.

The Villas at Higuera provides 28 permanently affordable rental living spaces, 3,000 square feet of commercial space, and nearly 3,000 square feet of community space available for special events and educational programs for residents.

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Friendship Blanket Program helps PSHH

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