Events
The Coalition meets quarterly on the fourth Friday of the month at Burbank Housing, 790 Sonoma Avenue, Santa Rosa. Meetings are held in January, April, July and October from 4:00 –5:30 p.m.
The Affordable Housing Week Leadership Breakfast was held on Monday, May 9, 2011 at 7:30 a.m. at the Flamingo Hotel in Santa Rosa.
2011 Affordable Housing Week Events
Affordable Housing Week Proclamations
Affordable Housing Week Proclamations from Sonoma County and the Cities and Towns.
Sonoma County Affordable Housing Photo Display
May 2-16, 2011
Friday, May 6
Unusual Open House
11am – 1pm
Come to the Family Support Center Open House!
Our shelter for families is opening its doors on May 6, 11 AM – 1 PM. Take a tour, and hear from clients how they succeed and overcome obstacles. Light lunch available; tours continual.
Location: 465 A Street, behind Macy’s parking lot at 7th & A Street.
For more information call 542-5426 ext. 102. No charge.
…and bring a friend!
Saturday, May 7
A Free COTS-Sponsored Conference for Homeowners and Tenants Facing Financial Difficulties: Keeping Our Heads Above Water
10 a.m. – 3 p.m.
A host of experts will be available to discuss option to solve financial problems; dealing with debt (including bankruptcy, payment plans and debt consolidation); guerilla budgeting (finding money where you didn’t know you had it and slashing expenses you didn’t’ know you could cut); increasing income by home-sharing; identifying public resources for which you may qualify; reducing stress and finding support. Participants will have the opportunity to meet one-on-one for an hour with a budgeting counselor to map out their expenses and debts and create a strategic plan to address some or all of their debts. FREE.
Lunch provided/childcare for kids ages 3 and over provided.
San Antonio High School 500 Vallejo Street Petaluma, CA
Those wishing an appointment with either counselor must complete an application (available in Spanish and English) and make an appointment. For more information about COTS, visit www.cots-homeless.org.
Contact: Eileen Morris at or eileenm@cots-homeless.org 765-6530 x109 to receive an application.
May 9-15, 2011
Santa Rosa Affordable Housing Display
8 am- 5 pm
Monday, May 9
Leadership Breakfast at the Flamingo Hotel
7:30-9am
Keynote Speaker: Robert Wiener, California Coalition for Rural Housing (CCRH) Executive Director since 1981, has 30 years’ experience in rural housing policy and programs, including successfully managing many government and foundation grants. He has a doctorate in urban planning from UCLA and has conducted research on affordable housing programs and policies. Mr. Wiener also has worked extensively in the development of and advocacy for affordable housing programs and policies. In addition to his role as CCRH’s Executive Director, Mr. Wiener also teaches a graduate class on affordable housing at the UC Davis Department of Human and Community Development.
Topic: Housing: How Will We Build What We Need?
We will recognize the 2011 Housing Hero, present the 2011 Housing Progress Report, and hear presentations from local developers and housing experts, as well as a report on Fair Housing in Sonoma County. Breakfast is $35.00
Click here to download the registration form.
Send Payment to:
SCHC4824 Ardyce Circle
Santa Rosa, CA 95405
Tuesday, May 10
2011 Sonoma County Homeless Count Report
The 2011 Sonoma County Homeless Count Report will be presented at the 1:30 meeting of the Sonoma County Community Development Committee at 1440 Guerneville Road Santa Rosa.
Wednesday, May 11
Grand Opening Ceremony for Windsor Redwoods
3:00 p.m. WINDSOR REDWOODS
Burbank Housing celebrates Affordable Housing Week with the Grand Opening Ceremony for Windsor Redwoods.
Confirmed speakers: Cathy Creswell, Acting Director, California Department of Housing and Community Development; Mayor Steve Allen; Kathleen Kane, Executive Director, Sonoma County Community Development Commission; John Chan, Vice President, U.S. Bank Commercial Real Estate; Anne Simpson, Aegon US Realty Advisors; Tom Kuhn, Senior Project Manager, Burbank Housing Development Corporation
For more information, click here to read the press release.
Unlocking the Secrets of Affordable Rentals
5:00 to 8:30 PM - Santa Rosa Downtown Markets
Unlocking the Secrets of Affordable Rentals is sponsored by the Sonoma County Task Force for the Homeless, Burbank Housing Management Corporation, County of Sonoma Housing Authority, and City of Santa Rosa Housing Authority.
- Are you eligible for rental assistance?
- How do you get on waiting lists for rental assistance?
- What if you have bad credit or bad references?
- Is there any way to go to the top of the waiting lists?
Se habla español. A Spanish speaker will be available to answer questions.
For additional information, call 707 953-8988. This is a free event.
Thursday, May 12
Homeownership Workshop: It Takes a Team
6:00 pm to 7:30pm at 1300 North Dutton, Santa Rosa
Presented jointly by Northbay Family Homes and the Community Action Partnership of Sonoma, this FREE Workshop will show those in attendance how to take advantage of today’s low housing prices and low interest rates.
Northbay Family Homes, a trusted non-profit organization, has provided homeownership in the North Bay for over three decades. For Workshop reservations, please contact Terry Ward at terry@nfh.org or phone him at 415-382-2545.
Friday and Saturday, May 14 & 15
Hot Dog Heaven
11am – 1pm at ReStore 1201 Piner Road Santa Rosa
Get a hot dog plus the fixings, chips and a drink for only $2! ReStore is a division of Habitat for Humanity of Sonoma County which provides a wide range of new and gently used home building and remodeling supplies.
For more information contact Affordable Housing Week Coordinators Gale Brownell (707-953-8988) galephil@pacbell.net or Dani Sheehan (707-486-3387) dsheehan@sonic.net