Hunt Companies and the Veterans Housing Development Corporation have partnered to create hundreds of affordable homes for veterans, seniors, families and others
Affordable housing can make a big difference for families, esp. those struggling to make ends meet, which includes nearly 29,000 households in @SolanoCounty, acc. to @UnitedWaysCA. Georgetown's 300 units would help alleviate the burden on these families: https://t.co/J24SHxbSjI
.@UnitedWaysCA reveals Solano family of 4 can’t meet basic needs with 2 parents working full time jobs at min. wage. Meanwhile Georgetown’s family-friendly 2-, 3-, 4-bedroom low-income units sit empty as Fairfield blocks rehab of 300 affordable homes. https://t.co/J24SHxbSjI
ICYMI: There’s a 10k affordable housing deficit in Solano, but 300 units of affordable homes sit empty in Fairfield. @UnitedWaysCA reports 32% of Solano households spend over 30% of their income on housing costs. Learn more: https://t.co/J24SHxbSjI
Fairfield and County leaders continue to obstruct revitalization of 300 affordable homes at Georgetown - while @UnitedWaysCA report reveals 23% of households in Solano struggle to afford basic needs, like food, child care and housing. - https://t.co/J24SHwUgV8
“With affordable homes so difficult and expensive to build, Georgetown is a huge opportunity for our region,” says Solano Interfaith leader on Georgetown’s 300 low-income units sitting empty in Fairfield. Read more: https://t.co/HuFtFGa1Py
RELEASE: Solano & @cityoffairfield leaders obstruct ‘no-brainer’ affordable Georgetown project, while CA low-income housing struggles with increasing material costs, project delays, lack of funding for affordable housing. https://t.co/tL4kd0Zx8o
CA housing a ‘game of musical chairs’ where most vulnerable populations ‘least likely to get the chair.’ More affordable options (like Fairfield’s Georgetown) are needed to keep lower-income families in safe, affordable homes. https://t.co/bf3PlE4tjo
ICYMI: Experts say lack of housing supply drastically increases homelessness and squeezes low-income residents out of available housing stock. More affordable housing options (like Georgetown) are vital to protecting our most vulnerable residents. https://t.co/bf3PlDMRUO
@planetmoney This is why CA needs more affordable housing! Especially frustrating knowing that there are nearly 300 units of 100% affordable housing sitting empty in Fairfield – learn more at https://t.co/EqmC3qYC4E.
Fairfield ‘foot-dragging’ worsening housing crisis, says @HACdotorg’s Todd David. “It’s hard to see why any elected official would refuse to make 300 already-built affordable homes available for their most vulnerable constituents.” Read more: https://t.co/uRgBxfjGtI
300 units at Georgetown sit empty. “Instead of seizing this opportunity to help meet its housing goals, Fairfield city leaders have so far been unwilling to allow this project to move forward.” Read @HACdotorg Exec.’s op-ed on Georgetown: https://t.co/uRgBxfjGtI
Check out Georgetown in @SacBee_news! Fairfield has a ready-made solution to house its most vulnerable. Regional housing coalition Executive Director asks: “Why not just do it already?” https://t.co/uRgBxfjGtI
ICYMI: “It’s hard to see why any elected official would refuse to make 300 already-built affordable homes available for their most vulnerable constituents” says @HACdotorg ED about @cityoffairfield’s continued opposition to @homes4hundreds
The City of Fairfield must stop failing to house its most vulnerable residents. Saying yes to 300 existing affordable homes would be a great first step. | OPINION https://t.co/gIMMgtS2Ak
ICYMI: CA only has 1/3 the affordable homes it needs to house low-income families. Affordable housing projects like #Georgetown are VITAL to help working families find a safe, affordable place to live. https://t.co/s8DTo1WouS
We are deeply disappointed with everyone responsible for blocking the Georgetown Project and we'll continue to fight alongside @homes4hundreds to move it forward. Learn more + take action at https://t.co/g45FVtuz4k!
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In the midst of an affordable housing shortfall, #SolanoCounty Supes @SupSpering @e_hannigan@SupeVasquez Brown & Mashburn oppose 300 units for families + veterans, despite hearing from formerly homeless individuals on benefits of project. Read release: https://t.co/PQq30qFGQN
“Absolutely mind-boggling” veteran advocates say of 288 affordable homes sitting vacant while @cityoffairfield’s low-income housing demand grows. Check out the @KTVU coverage of Georgetown: https://t.co/i8PLiFPGSQ
288 units sit empty, waiting for revitalization to house Fairfield’s low-income families and veterans. The @cityoffairfield response? “Not a priority project” https://t.co/i8PLiFPGSQ
“With all my heart, I wish I could be there,” says AF vet David Boatwright on Georgetown’s 48 units of affordable veteran supportive housing. Close proximity to Base services a big plus for local vets. “I could go right over and get all the help I need.” https://t.co/i8PLiFy61i