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Orange County, California is among the top 10 least affordable metropolitan markets in the nation (National Low Income Housing Coalition, 2010). |
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The hourly wage necessary to rent an average two-bedroom apartment in Orange County, without exceeding the HUD-recommended 30% of income on housing, is $30.65 (National Low Income Housing Coalition, 2010). |
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55% of Orange County renters spend more than 30% of income on rent (U.S. Census, American Fact Finder, 2006-2008). |
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An Orange County minimum wage worker would have to work 153 hours per week to rent a two-bedroom apartment (National Low Income Housing Coalition, 2010). |
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There are approximately 35,065 persons in Orange County who have experienced a homeless episode. Of these, 24,545 are persons in families with children (County of Orange, Housing and Community Services Department 2007 Homeless Needs Assessment). |
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The Kennedy Commission is a non-profit organization dedicated to developing solutions to Orange County, California's housing needs. Through advocacy, policy development, and community collaboration, we strive to increase housing opportunities for all Orange County residents. |
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The Lantern 2010- Lighting the Path will be held on September 16, 2010 from 5:30 p.m. to 9 p.m. at the Hilton Waterfront. The annual fundraiser will honor Doug Bystry, President and CEO of Clearinghouse CDFI, for his commitment to serving the community by bridging the gap of affordable housing and education. In 1995, Mr. Bystry created Clearinghouse CDFI in an effort to bring capital to low-income and distressed areas of California and has been providing financial services to low-income communities for the past 33 years.
Tickets to attend the Lantern are $150 per person. The proceeds will benefit Orange County Community Housing Corporation's (OCCHC) signature program, SteppingUP, which educates at-risk students and their parents on the benefits of obtaining a higher education through family mentoring and its College Awareness Program (CAP).
Please RSVP and sponsorship opportunities are available! Print logos and ad materials must be received by August 6, 2010.
For more information, please contact Erin Gunther at (714) 558-8161 ext. 21. |
Annual Winemaker Dinner & Auction
H.O.M.E.S. Inc., and Jamboree Housing Corporation (JHC) will host the 11th Annual Winemaker Dinner and Auction to celebrate the support of affordable homes for those with "Special Needs."
SAVE THE DATE! Join us on September 24, 2010 at Kimera Restaurant at 6:30 p.m. for an evening of world class wines paired with a special dinner menu. "Magnums for Mental Health" wine auction will follow.
Tickets are $100 per person and to RSVP, please contact Theresa Finamore at (949) 263-8676 ext. 148.
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2010 SCANPH Conference
The Southern California Association of NonProfit Housing (SCANPH) will be hosting its 22nd Annual Housing Conference- Navigating the Storm II: Building Upon Our Experience on October 1, 2010 at the Wilshire Grand Hotel.
Save the date and register early for a full day of advocacy, networking and professional development.
For more information, please call (213) 480-1249.
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Community Benefits March and Rally
The Community Benefits March and Rally, held on January 27, 2008, was a huge success! View our slide show. |
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