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Orange County, California is among the top 10 least affordable metropolitan markets in the nation (National Low Income Housing Coalition, 2011).
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 $30.46 (National Low Income Housing Coalition, 2011).
55% of Orange County renters spend more than 30% of income on rent (U.S. Census, American Fact Finder, 2006-2008).
An Orange County minimum wage worker would have to work 152 hours per week to rent a two-bedroom apartment (National Low Income Housing Coalition, 2011).
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).
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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Thank you for all your support! The Kennedy Commission 10 Year Anniversary Celebration & 2011 Affordable Housing Awards Dinner was a success!

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Kennedy Commission Special Forum

What's Next: Post Decision Implementation Strategies


CRA Board Member, Kathy Rosenow, RSG, Inc., and Jennifer LeSar, President of LeSar Development, will discuss the affordable housing climate post-January 31 and implementation of the new affordable housing paradigm.

When: February 02, 2012; 11:30 am - 1:00 pm

Where: Sisters of St. Joseph

               Library Conference Room (2nd Floor)

RSVP: Linda Tang at (949) 250-0909

Catered lunch will be available for $10 on a first come, first served basis.

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The Kennedy Commission 10 Year Anniversary Celebration & 2011 Affordable Housing Awards Dinner

Thank you for all your support! The Kennedy Commission 10 Year Anniversary Celebration & 2011 Affordable Housing Awards Dinner was a success!

Over 200 guests were in attendance at our celebration including community members, faith leaders, advocates, financial partners, elected officials and development partners. During the event, guests enjoyed dinner from the acclaimed Turnip Rose, wonderful company and shared stories of success in expanding affordable housing opportunities in Orange County during our first ten years.  Guests reported leaving renewed and re-energized to continue their commitment to make Orange County a better place for lower income families.

Congratulations to Our 2011 Affordable Housing Awards Recipients!  

Community Leadership Award

Santa Ana Collaborative for Responsible Development (SACReD)

Outstanding Affordable Housing Development Awards
- Pradera Apartment Homes, Anaheim

  Related California


- Doria Apartment Homes, Irvine

  Jamboree Housing Corporation


- Citrus Grove Apartments, Orange

   C&C Development & OHDC


- Royale Apartments, Westminster

   AMCAL


- Arbor View Apartments, Anaheim

   Western Community Housing


For more information on the award recipients, click here. 

We also want to thank all those who joined us, as well as our generous sponsors who made this special event possible.  To view our sponsors, click here.
 
 
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