As the need for affordable housing has grown throughout the tri-county area, in response, so has Peoples’ Self-Help Housing (PSHH). On Thursday, December 12, PSHH broke ground on a new corporate office for their San Luis Obispo-based staff.
“Every day, over 200 dedicated professionals show up to work to serve the over 5,000 residents who are already proud to call a Peoples Self-Help Housing property home.” said John Fowler, President & CEO of PSHH. “This new office will create a great workspace environment for our San Luis Obispo-based staff allowing them to better serve those still in need of housing, those patiently waiting for a place to call home.”
Located on Kendall Way, adjacent to the San Luis Obispo Airport, the construction of this new 23,000 square foot building will allow staff who, because of the necessary growth of the organization in response to the housing crisis, have been working from scattered sites to be located once again under one roof. With the approach of Peoples’ Self-Help Housing’s 50th Anniversary, the completion of this project will be the centerpiece of a year of celebrations.
Sponsors for the groundbreaking were Enterprise Community Partners and Bank of America. The construction and permanent financing partner for the project is Founders Community Bank – A Division of Premier Valley Bank. Development partners include Oasis Associates, Murray Duncan Architects, and North Coast Engineering. Anticipated completion of the new office is early 2021.
About PSHH
Founded in 1970, Peoples’ Self-Help Housing is the longest-serving nonprofit affordable housing developer on the Central Coast and is committed to the mission of building affordable homes and providing onsite services that create opportunities to transform lives and strengthen communities. PSHH serves low-income working families, farmworkers, seniors and veterans and provides welcoming environments for those living with disabilities and the formerly homeless. PSHH has a presence in San Luis Obispo, Santa Barbara and Ventura counties, manages over 2,000 rental units, and employs over 200 staff members. PSHH is an exemplary-rated member of NeighborWorks America, a national and congressionally chartered network of nearly 250 community development organizations. For more information, visit pshhc.org, email [email protected] or phone (805) 781-3088