HEART makes $500K loan to Habitat GSF for land acquisition in Redwood City
HEART approved a $500K loan to Habitat for Humanity GSF for land acquisition on Jefferson Ave. in Redwood City for proposed 16 homes on Jefferson Ave.
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NEW HEART FILM: First time homebuyer program
Meet Julie S., an art teacher in San Mateo who was able to buy her first home with the help of HEART and Meriwest Mortgage’s first time homebuyer program. With 5% down and no PMI, she is grateful for the community support that made this possible…..read more
“Why HEART? Why Now?” new film details housing need
Tiffanie and Timothy K. grew up in Foster City and South San Francisco, and are grateful that they were selected to rent a new affordable apartment at Delaware Pacific in San Mateo. However, the need for affordable housing is so much greater…..read more.
HEART makes $700K loan to Mental Health Association for land in North Fair Oaks
HEART makes $700K loan to Mental Health Association for land acquisition in North Fair Oaks; site plans for 15 homes for special needs housing for mentally disabled individuals.This is part of Prop 1C funding.
Riding the crazy train to buy their first home in San Carlos – New HEART film
Meet Cris and Koren – a young couple who bought their first home in San Carlos thanks to the HEART/Meriwest Downpayment Assistance Loan Fund.
New HEART film: Public/Private Partnership Success in South San Francisco
New HEART film highlights the opening of 636 El Camino affordable family apartments in South San Francisco. Meet Julie and her family, who are profoundly grateful to all the people in the public/private partnership who helped.
HEART annual lunch raises $115K for affordable housing; Thank you to keynote speaker Kojo Ako-Asare of Google…and many, many more
HEART’s annual lunch was attended by 320 guests on May 6 and raised $115K for affordable housing programs. Read more to see two new HEART film and photos…..
City basket raffle madness
At the HEART May 2013 lunch, HEART member cities contribute gift items and Pam Frisella and Helen Fisicaro make sure you buy tickets to win.
Thank you to outgoing HEART Board Chair, Supervisor Rose Jacobs Gibson. Welcome Jack Matthews
HEART said farewell to Supervisor Rose Jacobs Gibson, HEART Board Chair from February 2009 through December 2012, and founding member of the organization. She is retiring from public office. San Mateo Councilmember Jack Matthews, who will become the new Chair in January, 2013, presented an engraved vase to her (for Roses!) at HEART’s December board meeting.
Thank you to Bank of America Foundation
We thank Bank of America Foundation for supporting the “nuts and bolts” of funding “bricks and mortar” projects. The metaphors and nonprofit buzz words, of course, are free. Read more…….