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A Newsletter For Our Friends &
Partners
January 2008
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Elizabeth C. Morris Retires; Carrol Vaughan
Named Interim President & CEO of SDHC |
 The
San Diego City Council declared Tuesday,
January 15, 2008, "Elizabeth C. Morris Day"
in San Diego in honor of Morris' retirement.
Elizabeth "Betsy" Morris
(right) has completed 28 years of
service with the San Diego Housing
Commission, and has led the agency as
President & CEO since 1994.
At today's City Council meeting, Morris
emphasized that creating affordable housing
is a collaborative effort and thanked the
many individuals and organizations who have
partnered with SDHC over the years. She also
delivered a strong message about the
importance of affordable housing to the
community of San Diego.
 Also
today, the Council as the Housing Authority
appointed Carrol Vaughan
(right) as Interim President & CEO.
Vaughan has served as SDHC's Executive Vice
President & Chief Operating Officer since
1999. Vaughan has worked for SDHC since 1989
and has 32 years of experience in the
affordable housing arena. She has also
served as executive director for two housing
authorities.
Click here for
Vaughan's full biography.
The Housing Authority has appointed a
selection panel and retained an executive
search firm to begin a national recruitment
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Affordable Housing Spotlight: Take Wing |
 Take
Wing is a transitional living
community designed to break the
cycle of homelessness for youth.
Program staff assist homeless teens,
young families and those aging out
of foster care to become independent
and productive members of society.
Operated by San Diego Youth &
Community Services, the Take Wing
community includes 30 apartments.
SDHC contributed $860,000 to the
development.
Rod Luck of KUSI News, pictured
above with staff and
residents, recently visited Take
Wing. View the media segments (first
segment |
second segment).
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Success Story |
 Anna
is a resident of one of SDHC's affordable
housing communities. Until last year,
Anna worked as an electronics assembler. Knowing
she wanted more for herself and her 13-year-old
son, she turned to SDHC's Family
Self-Sufficiency (FSS) program.
 With
help from staff, she chose a career path, built
a career plan, and completed a training program
to become a Certified Building Maintenance
Technician. She recently landed a full-time job
in her new field at a local hospital. With
higher wages and full health benefits,
Anna's future is bright.
Through its FSS programs, SDHC helps more
than 500 families each year to achieve
economic independence.
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For
Sale: Affordable Condos |
 Affordable
resale condos are now available at
Sycamore Walk in the Carmel Valley
area, just off of Ted Williams
Parkway. Sales prices range from
$131,600 for one-bedroom units to
$149,300 for two-bedroom units. All
units have a one-car garage.
The affordable development, built by
The Olson Companies, was made
possible due to the North City
inclusionary program. SDHC monitors
the resale of the condos to ensure
continued affordability.
Buyers must have sufficient funds
for a 3% downpayment and closing
costs. Household income cannot
exceed
80% Area Median Income.
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News &
Notes |
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SDHC Receives $2.1 Million for Special
Needs Housing: SDHC has been
awarded $2.1
million from the U.S. Department of Housing &
Urban Development in "Shelter Plus Care" grants.
SDHC will in turn be awarding these funds to
local nonprofit organizations to provide housing
and supportive services for persons who are
homeless and/or disabled.
Public
Feedback Sought For Agency Plan: SDHC
invites the public to provide feedback on its
Agency Plan. This is a five-year plan (filed in
accordance with federal reporting requirements)
concerning Public Housing and Section 8 Rental
Assistance programs. Public comments will be
accepted through February 15, 2008. Click
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The San Diego Housing
Commission is a public agency
working to expand affordable housing
opportunities in the City of San Diego. Each
year, the agency
helps 80,000 low-income individuals with
affordable housing through award-winning
programs that benefit the city's economy and
revitalize neighborhoods. The agency also
finances affordable housing development and
advises the San Diego City Council on
housing policy matters. Learn more: www.sdhc.org.
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