| | |  | ✧Housing Leadership Day 2023: Join us in "Meeting the Moment" on October 20th!✧ Mark your calendars for October 20, 2023, as we gear up to host the much-awaited Housing Leadership Day at the prestigious CZI Community Center in Redwood City. This year's theme, "Meeting the Moment," serves as a rallying call for all those passionate about tackling the challenges of housing head-on. This event will be a transformative experience, bringing together industry leaders, policymakers, advocates, and community members to collaborate and find innovative solutions that will shape the future of housing. Learn more! |
| ✧Sponsorships✧ Elevate the future of housing by becoming a sponsor for Housing Leadership Day! Join us in creating a powerful platform for housing advocates, policymakers, and community leaders to drive positive change. Your support will fuel impactful workshops, honor exceptional leaders through the Awardee program, and champion innovation in the housing sector. Together, we can shape a brighter tomorrow in housing leadership. Take advantage of this opportunity to be part of a transformative event that empowers the housing community and inspires lasting impact. Be a driving force of change in the housing industry by sponsoring Housing Leadership Day. Together, let's make a resounding difference in housing leadership! |
| | ✧Unleash Your Vision: Workshop Proposals and Awardee Nominations Open Now!✧ |
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| Workshops Join the Housing Leadership Day conference and share your workshop idea! We're seeking innovative minds and passionate advocates in the housing sector to propose engaging sessions. Your expertise can make a difference in tackling industry challenges. Submit your workshop proposal using the provided form and be part of this impactful event! Themes like affordable housing, sustainability, technology, and equity are welcome. Let's shape the future of housing together! The deadline to submit a workshop proposal is August 18, 2023! |
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Housing Leadership Day Awardee Do you know someone who has demonstrated exceptional leadership and significantly impacted the housing sector? Now is the perfect opportunity to recognize and celebrate their achievements! We invite you to fill out the Housing Leadership Day Awardee form and nominate that deserving individual for this honor. Your nomination could spotlight their dedication, innovation, and commitment to creating positive change in the housing industry. Let's come together to acknowledge and applaud the outstanding contributions of these remarkable individuals. Submit your nomination today and let them know their hard work is valued and appreciated. |
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| | Policy Updates ✧Bay Area Housing Finance Authority - Regional Bond✧ Support Funding for Affordable Homes! |
| It’s not too late for you and your organization to endorse the nine-county Bay Area affordable housing bond! Bay Area Housing Finance Authority (BAHFA) was established by the California State Legislature in 2019 to come up with and implement region-wide solutions to the Bay Area’s affordable housing issues and raise funding for affordable housing across all nine counties. Its focus is rooted in the “3P’s” of affordable housing. These are: - Protection for current residents to prevent displacement
- Preservation of existing homes affordable to lower- and middle-income community members
- Production of new (especially affordable) homes at all income levels
Many of our cities and counties in the Bay Area address their housing needs individually, usually with limited to no staff and financial resources. BAHFA’s success is important because it takes a more regional approach through coordination and provides access to funds and resources -- it helps create a level playing field among all 101 cities and 9 counties in the Bay Area. For San Mateo County, the Bay Area affordable housing bond will generate $1 billion for the protection of at-risk renters and the creation and preservation of affordable homes, but it won’t happen without your support. Please pass this along AND sign on to support Affordable Housing funding HERE! If you have any questions, please direct them to kchan@hlcsmc.org! |
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|  Housing Elements Review Tomorrow, Tuesday, August 1, the San Mateo County Board of Supervisors will be revisiting the County housing element. If you want a refresher, check out the housing elements section of HLC’s June 16 newsletter! Our campaign continues to advance a range of policies related to farmworker housing, housing accessible to those with disabilities, and rezoning through the housing element. Most exciting (and controversial!), we have an opportunity to plan for the end of exclusionary zoning in unincorporated San Mateo County. The Board of Supervisors is considering a proposal to rezone a small portion of West Menlo Park, the highest-opportunity area of the county. We think the County can do much more to promote housing in the area. New homes can make the neighborhood more walkable, help local businesses thrive, and incentivize new transit investments. You can make sure every neighborhood in San Mateo County does its part to meet the housing need! Sign up below to receive follow-up information that will help you prepare written or spoken comments, including a notification when it’s time to deliver public comments on the day of the meeting.
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| | Opportunities ✧Join Our Team - We're Hiring!✧ |
|  | Exciting news! HLC is expanding, and we're currently seeking passionate individuals to join our team. We have two open positions: Associate Director and Operations Coordinator. If you're committed to making a difference in affordable housing and have the skills and drive to contribute, we want to hear from you.
Visit our hiring page to learn more about these positions and how to apply. Don't miss out on this opportunity to be part of our mission of creating equitable housing solutions. |
| ✧How to Advocate for Affordable Housing - Digital Event✧ Are you interested in becoming an affordable housing advocate in San Mateo County but do not know how? Do you want to learn more about our city's history, what barriers we face, and what are solutions for housing justice? If the answer is yes, please join us for an introductory presentation on affordable homes, how we got here, and how to be an advocate for affordable housing in San Mateo County on Tuesday, August 15th, from 7-8 pm! You will have the opportunity to learn about the reasons for the housing crisis, HLC’s advocacy, and ways you can plug in to be an affordable housing advocate! Register here for the Zoom link. See you then! |
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| HLC News ✧Empowering Renters - Recap of our "Know Your Rights" Event👇✧ |
|  | The HLC Team hosted our first Renter Know Your Rights Training in South San Fransisco this past Thursday, July 27, at 5:00 pm. This event marked the beginning of our efforts in South San Francisco and North San Mateo County to connect tenants with essential resources and empower them to advocate for policy changes that advance renter protections! A Resounding Success! Thursday night's training was a resounding success; we couldn't be happier with the turnout. Approximately 30 diverse community members came together for an evening filled with education, sharing of lived experiences, and productive brainstorming sessions to identify the resources most needed to support renters in South San Francisco (SSF). Grateful for Our Community Partners We extend our heartfelt gratitude to our esteemed speakers and resource sharers: Keith Ogden from CLESPA, Elida Sobalvarro from SSF YMCA, and Nori Dubon, SSF PBF fellow. Their expertise and support were invaluable in making this event a meaningful and informative experience for all attendees. Access to Presentation Materials In case you missed the meeting but would like to see what was covered, we have made our slide deck available for your convenience. You can access it through the following links: 👉Clespa slide deck - English 👉Clespa slide deck - Spanish 👉HLC slide deck 👉 Legal Aid Resources Continuing Our Mission The success of this event has further energized us to continue our mission of advocating for affordable housing and renters' rights. We are committed to fostering a community where renters have the knowledge and resources they need to protect their rights and ensure safe, stable housing. Get Involved If you are passionate about renters' rights and want to be part of this important movement, we encourage you to join our mailing list to receive updates on future events, workshops, and opportunities for engagement. Follow this link to stay up to date on all things South City! Thank You! Lastly, we want to express our gratitude to all those who attended the training and contributed to its success. Your active participation is a testament to the importance of this cause, and we look forward to working together to create positive change for renters in South San Francisco. Thank you for your ongoing support! |
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| Housing Leadership Council of San Mateo County
2905 S El Camino Real | San Mateo, California 94403
650-242-1764 | info@hlcsmc.org |
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