Community Housing Works

In observance of Juneteenth, CHW will be closed on Friday, June 19.

Juneteenth commemorates the day in 1865 when news of freedom finally reached enslaved people in Texas, more than two years after the Emancipation Proclamation. It is a day to honor freedom, reflect on our nation’s history, and celebrate the resilience, culture, and contributions of Black Americans.

As we recognize this important holiday, we encourage everyone to take time to learn, reflect, celebrate, and engage in ways that are meaningful to them.

Wishing you a meaningful Juneteenth.

Yesterday, Community HousingWorks celebrated the progress being made on Navajo Family Apartments, a new 45-unit affordable housing community in the City of San Diego's San Carlos neighborhood. This neighborhood is designated as a "Highest Resource Area" by the California Fair Housing Task Force because of its proximity to resources such as schools, transit, grocery and pharmacies, and libraries.

Navajo Family Apartments will create new affordable homes designed to support families and individuals making 30%-70% of the area median income and will have 8 units set aside for residents with an intellectual or developmental disability. These homes are being created through strong partnerships, shared vision, and years of dedication from public agencies, financial partners, community stakeholders, and development professionals committed to creating lasting impact.

We were honored to celebrate alongside Mayor Todd Gloria; Councilmember Raul Campillo; Supervisor Joel Anderson; Dr. Elizabeth Hernandez of the County of San Diego Health & Human Services Agency; Colin Miller of the San Diego Housing Commission; the National Equity Fund team; Gabriel Brown of Columbia Bank; Saralynn Keenan of San Diego Regional Center; and Community HousingWorks leaders Sean Spear and Kevin Leichner, and board member Elizabeth Ramirez.

Developments like Navajo Family Apartments demonstrate what can be achieved when communities come together around a common goal: creating more opportunities for residents to live, grow, and thrive.

Together, we're building more than housing—we're building stronger communities. 💚

Thank you to the partners and funders who helped make Navajo Family Apartments possible: California Tax Credit Allocation Committee (CTCAC), County of San Diego, San Diego Regional Center, National Equity Fund (NEF), San Diego Housing Commission (SDHC), California Department of Developmental Services (DDS), Columbia Bank, the City of San Diego, and Capital One.

We also thank our development team—Highland General Contractor Design Builder, Bowman, and Rodriguez Associates Architects and Planners, Inc.—for their expertise and commitment in bringing this vision to life.

Thank you for making Affordable Housing Month meaningful.

Our goal was to inspire 50 supporters to give. Thanks to this incredible community, 53 donors stepped forward to support affordable housing and resident services through Community HousingWorks.

Together, we unlocked a $25,000 matching gift and helped raise more than $41,000 to fund services that make housing truly transformative—from financial coaching and wellness support to education programs and community resources.

Whether you made a gift, became an ambassador, attended an event, shared our mission, or cheered us on, you helped make this possible.

Because of you, we're building more than homes. We're building hope.

Thank you for standing with us and helping create a future where everyone has a safe, stable place to call home. 💚

✨ Tickets are now on sale for the 2026 DreamBuilder Gala ✨

Join Community HousingWorks for an unforgettable evening at our annual DreamBuilder Gala on September 17, 2026, at Humphreys by the Bay.

This year’s theme, Emerald Oasis, will transform the waterfront into a vibrant celebration of community, impact, and hope—honoring the work of creating safe, stable, and affordable homes for individuals and families across our region.

🎟️ Tickets are on sale now
Reserve your seat for this meaningful night of celebration and connection: https://buff.ly/esTLU68

🤝 Want to make an even greater impact?
Sponsorship opportunities are available for 2026. Explore levels and benefits here: https://buff.ly/04hNGLM to explore levels and benefits or contact Alexis Rodriguez at [email protected] to learn more.

Let’s come together to build brighter futures—one home at a time 💚

We’re proud to share that Community HousingWorks received TWO honors at the San Diego Housing Federation Ruby Awards!

🏆 Jacaranda on 9th was named Project of the Year – New Construction (Under 90 Units), recognizing its impact in providing deeply affordable homes and supportive services for seniors, working families, veterans, and individuals rebuilding their lives in downtown San Diego.

🏆 Carmen Gaxiola of Paradise Creek received the Outstanding Resident Leader Award for her years of dedication to building community, advocating for environmental justice, and empowering her neighbors. Since moving to Paradise Creek in 2016 as one of the community’s first residents, Carmen has helped transform shared spaces, champion resident engagement, lead community garden initiatives, and become a powerful voice for positive change in National City. Her leadership is rooted in a simple belief: strong communities are built when neighbors come together.

These awards reflect the incredible impact that happens when affordable housing is paired with opportunity, connection, and resident leadership.

Congratulations to Carmen and everyone who helped make Jacaranda on 9th a reality. We’re honored to celebrate these achievements alongside our residents, partners, supporters, and team members. 💚

📖 Read more about Carmen’s inspiring journey from resident to community leader in the latest edition of The Good News, where we spotlight her lasting impact at Paradise Creek and beyond: https://buff.ly/mHvqpr2

🏡 Learn more about Jacaranda on 9th and see photos from its recent opening celebration here: https://buff.ly/Qqmze48

📰 View KPBS coverage highlighting how this award-winning community is creating housing stability, support, and hope for residents in downtown San Diego here: https://buff.ly/ZMYMb6W

Community HousingWorks is proud to be among the nonprofits advancing early literacy with support from the . Seuss Foundation.

The Dr. Seuss Foundation Bright Futures grant will help strengthen CHW's Study Stars Afterschool Program, supporting school-aged youth in our communities through meaningful learning opportunities that foster academic success, imagination, and a lifelong love of learning.

We are grateful to the Dr. Seuss Foundation for investing in brighter futures and expanding opportunities for the children and families we serve.

Today is the last day of Affordable Housing Month!

Thank you to everyone who has supported affordable housing and resident services. Whether you donated, became an ambassador, attended our events, or shared our mission, we deeply thank you for your support. Your participation represents a commitment to affordable housing and the belief that everyone deserves a safe, stable place to call home. Thank you for your part in helping us meet our goal and unlocking $25,000 to support resident services and programs.

If you have not yet made a gift, there is still time to be part of this movement. Every contribution funds the financial coaching, wellness support, and education programs that enable residents to build stronger, more stable futures.

Together, we are building more than homes. We are building hope.

Donate today and make a lasting impact: https://chworks.org/ahm-2026/

Our community came together and made it happen! 🎉🏡

We’re proud to share that Community HousingWorks reached our Affordable Housing Month goal: 50 supporters made gifts before May 31, unlocking an additional $25,000 anonymous donor match.

This milestone shows what’s possible when a community comes together around one belief: everyone deserves a safe, stable place to call home. Because of your support, we’re funding critical resident services like financial coaching, wellness support, and education programs that help families build stability, opportunity, and hope.

The need for affordable housing continues every day, and your support makes a direct impact on the lives of residents working toward brighter futures.

If these stories of hope and stability move you, there’s still time to make an impact.

👉️ Donate Today and help change lives: https://chworks.org/ahm-2026/

Thank you for being part of this community and this work. Together, we’re building more than homes — we’re building opportunity, stability, and hope. 💚

💚 47 people have already stepped up to support resident services at Community HousingWorks — and we’re inspired by the momentum this community continues to build.

Every donation helps connect residents and families with resources that strengthen long-term stability, including:
✨ Financial coaching
✨ Wellness support
✨ Education programs
✨ Community resources

These services provide critical support for families working to navigate rising costs, economic uncertainty, and everyday challenges with greater stability and opportunity.

We need just 3 more donors to help us unlock an additional $25,000 for resident services before May 31. There’s still time to make an impact, and every contribution brings us one step closer.

To everyone who has donated, shared, or supported this campaign so far: thank you for believing in stronger, more connected communities. 🏡

👉 You can be part of the impact by donating today at https://buff.ly/JDppnLg