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.

Thank You for making Peoples’ Self-Help Housing’s
40th Anniversary a stellar celebration!
We honored and thanked individuals and businesses for their invaluable
contributions to our mission at three event locations.  Event proceeds benefited Peoples’ Self-Help Housing Youth Education Programs

Our Celebrity Co-Chairs were Steven Ford and Rona Barrett!

	Rona Barrett is a television broadcaster, author, and businesswoman. She founded the Rona Barrett Foundation that helps with housing and caring for the elderly. She co-hosted NBC’s America and published Rona Barrett's Hollywood magazine. She grows and produces lavender and lavender products from her Santa Ynez ranch. Read more... Watch Event PSA with Rona Barrett
	Steven Ford is a movie and TV actor. He also worked on professional rodeo circuit as a team roper and owns a ranch in San Luis Obispo. He is sought after nationally as a motivational speaker relating his inspiring experiences about his White House and Hollywood years. He is the third son of former President and Mrs. Gerald R. Ford. Read more...

Event Dates & Locations

Sunday, October 3, 2010
The Historic Rubin Home at 215 E. Mission Street, Santa Barbara

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Historic rooms and private gardens of this home were built at the turn of the century near the Santa Barbara Mission. This event featured live music performed by Konrad Kono, and dinner by Michael Hutchins.

Saturday, October 23, 2010
Edwards Barn at 1095 Pomeroy, Nipomo

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Celebrations were held at the beautifully rustic Edwards Barn. This event featured live and silent auctions, live music performed by Louie Ortega & Amigos, and dinner by Testa Catering.

Saturday, November 6, 2010
Niner Winery at 2400 Highway 46 West, Paso Robles

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Nestled in the beautiful hills on Highway 46, the celebrations were held at the newly-opened Niner Winery. The winery provided a picturesque setting for the silent auction, music by Blue Sky Jazz Combo, and dinner by Catering Unlimited.

Our Taste of Hope Celebrations were a benefit for Peoples' Self-Help Housing Youth Education Programs. Federal Tax ID # 95-275-154.  The Youth Education Enhancement Program (YEEP) offers free after-school education programs for K-12th grade students. Centers are directed by bi-lingual educators with diverse cultural backgrounds. YEEP focuses on improving student literacy, English, and math skills. The program strives to improve grade point averages, sharpen study skills, promote high school graduation and continued education. We encourage and foster parent participation in their children's academic life, and enhance the child's learning experience by providing art, music, cultural activities, field trips and facilitated workshops with guest-speakers.

Click Here for Event Flyer! (pdf)

Peoples' Self-Help Housing Turns 40 Read Article printed in Journal Plus (pdf)

Fall Fun for a Cause Read Article from the Santa Maria Sun (pdf)

For more information please call (805) 962-5152 x227. Thank you!