| Pre-Event: Thursday, May 9, 2013 |
| 5:30pm to 9pm |
Cities Association of Santa Clara County hosting General Membership Meeting on “Affordable Housing for our Workforce: Can a Regional Approach Lead to Innovative Opportunities?” sponsored by Microsoft, in collaboration with American Leadership Forum, Charities Housing, Housing Trust Silicon Valley, Joint Venture Silicon Valley, Silicon Valley Leadership Group, Tri-County Apartment Association. Location: Microsoft, 1065 La Avenida, Mountain View, CA 94043. Contact: RSVP by May 3rd to raania.mohsen@citiesassociation.org. Agenda: Reception & Tour of Microsoft Technology Center 5:30 – 6:30; Dinner & Program 6:30 – 9:00.
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| Monday, May 13, 2013 |
| 5pm to 7pm |
EVENT: FAIR — West Valley Community Services (WVCS) is hosting an Affordable Housing Fair with various vendors, apartment complexes, and City Housing Staff to provide current and future residents housing program opportunities and other resources within the Santa Clara County community. Location: Cupertino Community Hall, 10300 Torre Ave., Cupertino, CA. Contact: Saron Savoy, sarons@wvcommunityservices.org
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| Tuesday, May 14, 2013 |
| 3pm |
EVENT: DISCUSSION — Community Technology Alliance will present data regarding homeless individuals in permanent housing from the Help Management Information System. We will lead a discussion among attendees about using this information to develop a coordinated assessment system to efficiently direct homeless individuals to the most appropriate housing intervention. Location: 1671 The Alameda, San Jose. Contact: Jen Padgett, jpadgett@ctagroup.org
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| Wednesday, May 15, 2013 |
| 9am to 10am |
EVENT: TOUR — The Habitat for Humanity Home Tour is an affordable housing tour at our recently completed Humboldt & Vine project in San Jose. Participants can learn about affordable homeownership, the Habitat for Humanity model, and our expanded services to address broader community needs. This home features sustainable and “green” materials and appliances to help keep the home affordable for the family in the future. Location: 260 West Humbolt St., San Jose CA. Contact: Megan Fitts, MFitts@HabitatEBSV.org
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| 11am |
EVENT– TOUR ROEM Development Corporation, Housing tour of a newly constructed 51-unit 100% affordable family project in the heart of Downtown Mountain View. Project amenities include community room, homework and computer room, courtyard with bbq and tot-lot, bike storage, solar PV, and LEED for Homes certification at Gold level. Showcase newly completed affordable development with green and sustainable features. Location: 135 Franklin Street, Mountain View. Contact: ttran@roemcorp.com
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| Thursday, May 16, 2013 |
| 5pm |
EVENT: TOUR — South County Housing, Housing Tour. Join us for a housing tour of the first development in southern Santa Clara County dedicated to providing permanent housing for chronically homeless individuals. The Gilroy Sobrato Apartments provide 26 studio units and service space as well as case management. Operations are funded largely through a capitalized subsidy from the MHSA program and HUD McKinney funds. Location: Gilroy Sobrato Apartments, 9389 Monterey Rd., Gilroy, CA. Contact: Andy Lief, andy@scounty.com
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| 6pm |
EVENT: HOMEBUYER EDUCATION — Neighborhood Housing Services Silicon Valley. NHSSV’s HomeBuyer Opportunities Orientation (HOO) offers future low to moderate income earners an overview of affordable & local Below Market Rate HomeOwnership Programs & available financing for First Time HomeBuyers. HOO attendees will learn the basics on BMR eligibility and how to take the first step in their home purchase process. Location: Wheeler Manor, South County Housing, 651 W. 6th Street (Community Room) ADA Accessible, Gilroy, CA. Contact: Teresa Martinez Gonzales, tmartinez@nhssv.org. 408-579-6565.
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| 7pm to 9pm |
EVENT: FILM SCREENING — Housing Trust Silicon Valley, “American Winter” film screening. See the award winning documentary currently playing on HBO that follows six American families who have fallen from the middle class into poverty. Question and answer session with Director Joe Gantz and Co-producer Aaron Butler immediately following the screening. Location: Camera 12, 201 S. 2nd St., San Jose, CA 95113. Free event, $10 donation suggested. Reserve your seat at: http://htsvamericanwinter.eventbrite.com Contact: Stephanie Lahat, stephanie@housingtrustsv.org
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| Saturday, May 18, 2013 |
| 8am to 1pm |
EVENT: TOUR — Silicon Valley Leadership Group Housing Action Coalition, Milpitas Affordable Housing Tour, Key Note Speaker: Hon. Dave Cortese. Tour of four affordable housing communities. City staff and developer representatives will provide through direct conversations insight during the tour regarding the challenge and benefits of building affordable homes. Attendees will consist of community advocates, city staff, elected and appointed officials from throughout Silicon Valley. Location: City of Milpitas. Contact: Sandra Escobar, sescobar@svlg.org. Register: milpitasaffordablehousingtour2013.eventbrite.com Fee: $10, includes breakfast & lunch.
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| 9am to 12pm |
EVENT: WORKSHOP — Housing Trust Silicon Valley, SurePath Financial Solutions and ACE Hassett Hardware. Post-Purchase Education workshop. Financial and maintenance tips for new homeowners, including live maintenance demonstrations. Location: Willow Glen Community Center. Free event, space is limited. Contact: adria@housingtrustsv.org to reserve your seat.
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| 11am to 1pm |
EVENT: HOMEBUYER EDUCATION — NHORA of Santa Clara County. Live seminar to explain the important steps to buying a house, the down payment assistance programs available in Santa Clara County, the loan pre-approval process and the best way to go about making offers in this changing market. Location: Mayfair Community Center, 2039 Kammerer Ave., San Jose, CA. Contact: Jorge Zegarra, jorge@homesolutions.me
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