"The disparity between what people earn and what even modest rental housing costs grows larger each year.  This is the housing market in which millions of low-wage workers and elderly or disabled people must try to find safe and decent homes."

Sheila Crowley, President of the National Low Income Housing Coalition, was honored at the 2009 Affordable Housing Awards for her work in championing the formation of the National Housing Trust Fund dedicated solely to achieving socially just public policy that assures people with the lowest incomes in the United States have affordable and decent homes.

Jamboree Housing Corporation, H.O.M.E.S., Inc. and the City of Anaheim received the Project of the Year Award for Diamond Apartment Homes, a pioneering multifamily development that provides both housing and mental health supportive services for previously homeless individuals.

Often, rental housing that serves the chronically homeless and/or those with mental illness is designed for individuals. With 15 one- and 10 two-bedroom fully furnished apartments, Diamond takes a different approach by providing housing that will allow families to remain together. The community will be home to 25 families who earn between $19,530 and $30,120 (30% of the AMI).

Integral to the success of Diamond is the inclusion of fully funded, ongoing supportive services - delivered with a “whatever it takes” approach - with 24/7 availability for support of daily living activities.

Community Benefits March and Rally