Affordable Housing Week in San Jose--Pass the Word!

Reprinted WITHOUT permission...from an email I got:

Affordable Housing Week helps promote awareness of the challenges we face in creating sustainable
and affordable communities that meet the needs of all residents. The City of San José will celebrate Affordable
Housing Week, May 11 through May 22, with a special lecture series on interesting and educational topics
designed to engage and enlighten participants.

WEDNESDAY, MAY 1 3 , 2 0 0 9 , 6 : 0 0 P. M . - 8 : 0 0 P.M.
EVENT Community by Design: Innovations in Affordable Housing
PURPOSE A panel will discuss how affordable housing adds life to a community, including Green building design
elements, supporting the arts community and providing community space for services.
LOCATION The Roosevelt Community Center, 901 East Santa Clara Street, San José
CONTACT Kristen Clements at 408.535.8236

THURSDAY, MAY 1 4 , 2 0 0 9 , 9 : 0 0 A . M - 1 : 0 0 P.M.
EVENT Project Family Connect
PURPOSE The Project FAMILY Connect event will help families find housing, access medical and dental care,
school enrollment, employment opportunities, job search resources, legal services, youth services,
food, and much more.
LOCATION InnVision’s One Stop Homeless Prevention Center - Georgia Travis Center, 297 Commercial St.
CONTACT Jarrod Gray at 975.4487

THURSDAY, MAY 1 4 , 2 0 0 9 , 6 : 0 0 P. M . - 8 : 0 0 P.M.
EVENT One Paycheck Away
PURPOSE Affordable housing is the lynchpin to making living costs reasonable, preventing poverty, and keeping
communities stable. This topic will be discussed by a panel that will provide a perspective on social
equity, policy and the new poverty standard.
LOCATION San José City Hall Rotunda, 200 E. Santa Clara Street, San José
CONTACT Melissa Whatley at 408.975.4418

SATURDAY, MAY 1 6 , 2 0 0 9 , 8 : 0 0 A . M . - 1 : 0 0 P.M.
EVENT 2009 Whistle Stop Housing Tour - Winchester Light-Rail Line
LOCATION Starting Location: Water Tower Plaza, 300 Orchard City Drive, Campbell
CONTACT Register at: http://whistlestop09.eventbrite.com

MONDAY, MAY 1 8 , 2 0 0 9 , 1 2 : 0 0 P. M . - 2 : 0 0 P.M.
EVENT Foreclosure Help
PURPOSE With the escalation of foreclosures in San José, 14,000 in 2008, there is no better time to provide
information and education on this important topic. A panel will discuss current city and county
statistics and City assistance to those in need.
LOCATION The Roosevelt Community Center, 901 East Santa Clara Street, San José
CONTACT Sandra Murillo at 408.975.4415

FRIDAY, MAY 2 2 , 2 0 0 9 , 1 2 : 0 0 P. M - 1 : 0 0 P.M.
EVENT Why It’s a Good Time to Buy a Home
PURPOSE Questions about the housing market, if this is the right time to buy a home, the
status of tax credits and the availability of City funds are just a few of the questions
that will be addressed in this interactive presentation.
LOCATION San José City Hall Rotunda, 200 E. Santa Clara Street, San José
CONTACT Brandi Hoffman-Ooka at 408.535.8232

T: 408.535.8502 F:292.6755
www.strongneighborhoods.org