Department: Housing

Jim

Jim is a U.S. Air Force veteran who honorably served our country. When a devastating fire burned his home and community to the ground, he spent four years couch surfing and feeling untethered. With help from PSHH, he was connected to Veterans Affairs Supportive Housing, was placed on our waiting list, and found a place... Read more »

Sean

Sean, a military veteran and long-time resident of one of our properties, had always worked hard to maintain his independence. But over the past year, his health began to decline sharply. As his disability worsened, the stairs leading to his second-floor unit became nearly impossible to navigate. Sean grew afraid to leave his home, worried... Read more »

Anthony

After years of military service and a career in Ringling Bros. Barnum & Bailey Circus, Anthony found himself living on the Central Coast. For a decade, while building a local reputation for his impressive saxophone skills, Anthony was living out of his car. With the encouragement of his community, Anthony applied to live in a... Read more »

Leopoldo & Anita

“Both of my parents dedicated their lives to agriculture. My father organized farmworkers to join Cesar Chavez in the fight for improved wages and housing conditions. Yesterday, he celebrated his 74th birthday, and today, they received a wonderful gift: keys to an apartment through People’s Self-Help Housing. It’s heartwarming to witness positive outcomes from their… Read more »