Annual Report

{Building a Family's Future} Adriana and Guillermo Ramos moved to Royal City, Wash. to work on a farm and offer their daughters more opportunities. However, decent affordable housing was in short supply—until they discovered a green, farmworker community—Reino del Cielo. Read their story.

{Turning Houses into Homes in East Oakland, Calif.} The Oakland Community Land Trust transforms blighted foreclosures into attractive, energy-efficient neighborhood assets. For prepared buyers like Elizabeth Lockerbie, the shared-equity model puts homeownership within reach while helping to revitalize communities.

{Serviam Gardens: A Seniors’ Dream Come True} When Abraham Lee retired, he struggled to make ends meet on Social Security, especially after his wife lost her job. When their application for Serviam Gardens was accepted, Mr. Lee called it "a dream come true." Read their story.

{Finding Independence} Change is good. Just ask 19-year-old Maria Romero. Maria went from living on Skid Row to becoming a self-sufficient young adult in her own apartment. Discover how she was able to find a job and home in Los Angeles, despite some pretty tough circumstances. Read more.

{A Focus on Teaching} As the summer season begins to wind down, back to school season is in full force.

Learn how teacher Tracy Baker was able to find an affordable place to call home in Baltimore, so she can focus on what really matters—her students. Read more.