Moving into an affordable home 11 years ago was just the beginning of many successes for Anabel Rosas, a resident at Wakeland Housing and Development Corporation’s Del Sol community.

Jennifer Cheung is a local resident whose success story might not have been possible without affordable housing. Her residence in a National Core apartment community allowed Jennifer to grow professionally, support her family, and even give back to her community.

Kelly Inman’s goal was to raise her daughter in a safe and affordable community. Kelly and her two-year-old daughter, Kristen, had lived in a long term shelter and later in a tiny studio apartment.

Fifteen years ago, Cindy and her daughter packed their belongings in Kansas and headed west on a new adventure. Their destination was Del Mar, California.

Nancy is a faithful friend, mother, grandmother, resident and volunteer at one of Interfaith Housing Assistance Corporation’s (IHAC) 55+ Senior Communities. Before Nancy found out about Renaissance, a 95 unit affordable housing property for Seniors in North Park, she lived in an elderly community that was way beyond her budget.

After residing in the Central San Joaquin Valley all her life and raising two children as a single parent, Denise Brisco made it her goal in 2002 to move to San Diego. Her daughter was living in Los Angeles and her son, who graduated from UCSD, decided that he would make San Diego his home once he completed law school.

For 25 years, Vikki and Ted Lozano lived comfortably as owners of four interior design and window covering retail stores in Sacramento, CA. Everything changed with the collapse of the economy in 2008. They lost their business and their home.

Natheer Salem is a religious man who lost his wife in 2006. He was in the Iraqi army in 2004, but decided to help the U.S due to his beliefs of helping anyone who is in need.  A short time after he lost his wife due to a terrorist attack, he moved to Jordan as a newly single father.

Margo Velez is an outstanding resident leader at MAAC’s President John Adams Manor where she serves as Core Team member, peer educator and strong advocate for her neighbors. Margo graduated RPE Training in 2015 and has been providing support to the STEP Center staff and Management at John Addams Manor.

When Erika became pregnant, she was living in a 200 sq.ft. studio, working a full-time job, and was struggling to afford rent. She applied to live at the Hacienda Townhomes in downtown and was able to find an affordable room after a short time.