San Jose Giants We Care Wednesdays
Date: Wednesday, April 24, 2019
Time: 6:30 PM 9:30 PM
Throughout the 2019 season, the San Jose Giants will recognize non-profit organizations displaying exceptional community contributions. Housing Choices was selected as the featured non-profit for the April 24th game against the Modesto Nuts! This event is free for people with developmental disabilities and their families who RSVP here.
Affordable Housing Week Housing Panel
Date: Wednesday, April 10, 2019
Time: 1:00 PM 2:30 PM
Housing Choices' Executive Director Jan Stokley will be part of a panel re-envisioning El Camino Real, where three Housing Choices' Partner Properties are contributing to a new vision for the historic roadway uniting the diverse communities of Silicon Valley. Register using this link: https://elcaminorealv2.eventbrite.com
Pippin Orchards Grand Opening
Date: Friday, April 5, 2019
Time: 11:00 AM 1:00 PM
After a decade of planning and development by the City of Watsonville, County of Santa Cruz, MidPen Housing, and the Housing Authority of Santa Cruz County, Pippin Orchards Apartments opened its doors in November 2018. Pippin Orchards is the first Housing Choices Partner Property in Santa Cruz County. It includes six affordable apartments subject to a preference for families and individuals with developmental disabilities.
Affordable Housing Week 1585 Studios Tour
Date: Thursday, April 4, 2019
Time: 12:00 PM 2:00 PM
Tour 1585 Studios, Mountain View. Elected leaders and private investors are invited to join the Housing Leadership Council and Housing Choices at 1585 Studios for a tour of affordable housing for people with developmental disabilities. This event is invitation only. For more information, contact dennise@housingchoices.org
City Of Sunnyvale Housing Strategy Meeting
Date: Tuesday, February 12, 2019
Time: 6:00 PM 8:00 PM
Location: 550 East Remington DriveSunnyvale, CA, 94087United States
The City of Sunnyvale will host a Community Outreach meeting on February 12, 2019 between 6-8pm in the Community Center Ballroom at 550 E. Remington Drive in Sunnyvale. The city wants to engage the community in discussing their housing strategy, particularly options for mobile home parks.
Housing Choices Parent Workshop
Date: Tuesday, February 12, 2019
Time: 6:00 PM 7:30 PM
Location: 20920 McClellan RoadCupertino, CA, 95014United States
Join Housing Choices on February 12 for a Parent Workshop on housing options for adults with developmental disabilities. The workshop is from 6:00 PM to 7:30 PM in the Social Hall at the St. Jude the Apostle Church at 20920 McClellan Road in Cupertino. Parent speakers will share their experiences, both in finding housing and in advocating for housing. The workshop is free, and a light dinner is included. Please click here to send your RSVP today
Palo Alto City Council Meeting
Date: Monday, January 14, 2019
Time: 6:00 PM 9:00 PM
Location: 250 Hamilton AvenuePalo Alto, CA, 94301United States
Support Wilton Court at the Palo Alto City Council Meeting.
If you are not already a part of the Housing Choices Palo Alto Task Force, please fill out this form to stay updated on Palo Alto meetings, events, and updates: https://goo.gl/forms/5vcx3bKM8vlqL9Ep1
Santa Clara City Council Meeting
Date: Tuesday, December 11, 2018
Time: 7:00 PM 9:00 PM
On November 5, Freebird Development and Housing Choices hosted the second of five Community Engagement meetings got City of Santa Clara residents with developmental disabilities and other residents to give input on an inclusive housing project currently planned at the intersection of San Tomas Expressway and Monroe Street.
Palo Alto ARB Meeting
Date: Thursday, December 6, 2018
Time: 8:30 AM 12:00 PM
Location: 250 Hamilton AvenuePalo Alto, CA, 94301United States
Palo Alto Housing announced the Architectural Review Board (ARB) meeting on Thursday December 6, 2018 at 8:30AM at the Palo Alto Civic Center on 250 Hamilton Avenue, Palo Alto, CA. The ARB approval is the final approval needed before the Wilton Court project goes to City Council for approval, which is expected to take place in January 2019.
Cupertino Families Brunch
Date: Saturday, November 17, 2018
Time: 9:30 AM 11:00 AM
In October, Sand Hill Property Company was granted permission to begin demolishing parts of the Vallco Shopping Mall. Some may wonder, "What happens next?"
The Housing Choices Cupertino Task Force will address this question at a meeting on Saturday November 17.
SFASA Conference
Date: Saturday, November 17, 2018
Time: 8:00 AM 5:00 PM
Location: Stanford University
SFASA's annual all-day conferences are aimed at the informational needs of parents, caregivers and professionals who have the responsibility to support and help make plans for teens and adults with autism or related developmental disabilities. Featuring more than 50 speakers and 400+ attendees.
Palo Alto Community Meeting
Date: Thursday, November 15, 2018
Time: 7:00 PM 9:00 PM
Meet Palo Alto Housing’s new Executive Director, Randy Tsuda, and be inspired by Palo Alto’s Mayor Liz Kniss. Learn more about housing barriers and opportunities in Palo Alto and show your support for inclusive housing for people with developmental disabilities.
Sunnyvale City Council Meeting
Date: Tuesday, November 13, 2018
Time: 7:00 PM 8:00 PM
After a planning process of more than a year, the Sunnyvale City Council will vote on a Development Agreement on Tuesday November 13 for a planned affordable housing project at the intersection of Mathilda and Iowa. The affordable housing units will be for extremely low, very low and low income residents. Twenty-five percent (23 of 91) of the rental units will have a preference for people with developmental disabilities served by San Andreas Regional Center.
Election Day
Date: Tuesday, November 6, 2018
Time: 6:00 AM 8:00 PM
On November 6, election day, the ballot will include two statewide measures (Proposition 1 and Proposition 2) and several local measures to address the affordable housing crisis.
Sunnyvale City Council Meeting
Date: Tuesday, October 30, 2018
Time: 7:00 PM 9:00 PM
Location: 456 West Olive AvenueSunnyvale, CA, 94086United States (map)
On October 30, 2018, at 7 pm, the Sunnyvale City Council will consider entering a Disposition and Development Agreement with Related California for the construction of 90 units of affordable housing at a city-owned site at 463 Mathilda Avenue, at the Iowa Avenue intersection.
Bay Area Abilities Expo
Date: Fri, Oct 26, 2018
Time: 11:00 AM Mon, Oct 29, 20185:00 AM
Location: San Mateo County Event Center
Discover ability-enhancing products and services, play a few adaptive sports, learn new dance moves, attend informative workshops and find out what Abilities Expo has to offer. Register for free here
20th Annual Service Above Self Awards Dinner
Date: Saturday, October 20, 2018
Time: 4:00 PM 9:00 PM
Location: 1350 North 1st StreetSan Jose, CA, 95112United States
Register now.
Community Engagement Meeting
Date: Thursday, October 18, 2018
Time: 6:00 PM 8:00 PM
Location: 1500 Warburton AvenueSanta Clara, CA, 95050United States
City of Santa Clara residents are invited to provide input on the project at the first of five community engagement meetings on Thursday, October 18, at 6 pm in the cafeteria at the Santa Clara City Hall, 1500 Warburton Plaza, Santa Clara.
The Imagine Disability Film Festival
Date: Friday, October 12, 2018
Time: 6:00 PM 9:00 PM
Location: Jewel Theater Company (map)
The Imagine Disability Film Festival invites the community together around fellowship and films featuring individuals with developmental disability diagnoses. Food and beverages included with tickets which are now on sale.
Taft College Open House
Date: Friday, October 12, 2018
Time: 11:00 AM 2:00 PM
Taft College in Southern California is having an open house for its Transition to Independent Living Program on Friday October 12, 2018 from 11am to 2pm. Attendees will be able to take scheduled tours of their new facility, learn about their specialized program, and network with other Southern California Regional Centers! Please RSVP by October 5th to Victoria Waugh at 661-763-7775 or vwaugh@taftcollege.edu