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Orange County, California ranks third on the list of the least affordable metropolitan markets in the nation (National Low Income Housing Coalition) |
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According to the National Low Income Housing Coalition, 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 $30.67. |
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52% of Orange County renters spend more than 30% of income on rent (U.S. Census, American Fact Finder, 2006) |
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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). |
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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 the housing opportunities for all Orange County residents. |
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Our next General Membership meeting will be held on August 7, 2008. We will be presenting our findings about reducing the barriers to co-locating early care and education (child care) centers with affordable homes. View our white paper.
The meeting will be held from 11:30 to 1:00 in the library conference room at the St. Joseph Justice Center, Sisters of St. Joseph, 480 South Batavia, Orange.
Orange County United Way will provide lunch for this meeting.
To RSVP or for more information, contact us.
2008 AHA Awards:
Congratulations to the 2008 Affordable Housing Award winners:
The Community Leadership Award was given to the Disney Resort Workers who had filled the City Council chambers for more than a year asking the leaders in Anaheim to help resolve the housing crisis.
Although Disney prevailed in its efforts to block homes that people can afford in the resort area, an unprecedented coalition of community members from labor unions, faith based collaborative's and political leaders will continue to struggle to achieve their goals.
AbilityFirst received the Project of the Year Award. By providing services and programs for adults and children with developmental disabilities, their focus is on capabilities and possibilities.
This focus is certainly helpful. Even with support from the City, it took ten years to realize their newest accessible community in Irvine.
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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