Hope through Housing Expands PSH Services

For seven years, Mary-Elizabeth wandered between streets and shelters, searching for a place to call home. Today, she’s thriving in her apartment at Greenbrier Village, where she finally found stability and hope.

At Las Dahlias in East Los Angeles, Dennis enjoys the support and security of permanent housing after years on the streets. And Yesenia, a woman aging out of foster care, is building a future for her young family with the guidance of caring mentors.

These are just a few of the lives Hope through Housing has touched as part of its partnership with National CORE to provide permanent supportive housing (PSH) for vulnerable populations – an effort now ready for a bold new chapter.

After five years of coordinating vital PSH services through its Unlocking Opportunities program, Hope through Housing has taken a major step forward by directly providing services at the newly opened Greenbrier Village, delivering hands-on support to help residents stay housed and rebuild their lives.

“Permanent supportive housing is meant to help people build themselves back up,” said AJ Galka, Hope through Housing’s director of permanent supportive housing and residential services. “We jump in and help them stabilize so they can stay in their homes for the long term.”

Collaborating with partners such as PATH and Mercy Housing, Hope through Housing serves 762 PSH households at 32 National CORE properties, with 587 new households in development at 23 new properties. Residents include formerly homeless individuals, developmentally disabled adults and transitional age youth.

And, as the need for these services continues to grow, AJ and her team ensure that residents receive the care and support they deserve, creating personalized pathways for each resident as part.

Services include case management support, financial coaching, mental, physical and behavioral health programs, employment development and social connectedness activities.

The program has grown tremendously since its inception in 2020 – with a strong presence in San Diego, Riverside, Los Angeles counties and a plan to establish programs in Texas. As Hope through Housing continues to grow, so too does its impact – offering hope, stability and a brighter future for those who need it most.

“We meet people where they’re at,” AJ said. “We use services strategically to ensure that our residents remain housed, and that varies case by case. We dive a little deeper so that we can connect residents to their long-term goals.”

National CORE and Hope through Housing are leaders in their respective fields, collaborating to foster a welcoming environment driven by strong healthy communities that provide residents with the highest quality of life.

“If we can help our residents open the door to opportunities, we can offer hope and, in the process, change their lives forever,” AJ said.

Mary-Elizabeth, resident at Greenbrier Village

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