News Releases
Dr. Richard Hart to Receive 2026 Daniel R. Fauske Founders Award
National CORE and Hope through Housing Foundation will honor Dr. Richard Hart, president emeritus of Loma Linda University Health, with the 2026 Daniel R. Fauske Founders Award, recognizing more than five decades of leadership dedicated to improving the health and well-being of people and communities.
The Fauske award is named in honor of a visionary whose life’s work changed the landscape of affordable housing. It celebrates leaders whose courage, innovation and deep compassion have shaped a legacy of lasting impact.
Solutions for Housing and Homelessness: The Steve PonTell Interview
When it comes to the affordable housing industry, one man is helping clear the way for a long lasting solution that puts people first. Steve PonTell is the President & CEO of the National CORE and has dedicated his life to building an equitable future that...
Steve PonTell: Strengthening Affordable Communities
From job losses to school closures, the pandemic's ripple effects have been especially damaging for many affordable housing communities. How can operators help meet their needs in trying times? Steve PonTell, National CORE CEO, advises on social programs through...
We stand with those who stand for justice
Dear National CORE Friends, Family, & Partners, We stand with those who stand for justice and the breaking of the further institutionalization of historic discrimination. We are dedicated to working every day to ensure our workplace and our communities are safe...
BizFed Institute, LA County, LA Delegation, Hospital Association of Southern California, and SEIU Los Angeles Locals to Provide Personal Protective Equipment Supplies to All Frontline Workers
LOS ANGELES (April 9, 2020) – The BizFed Institute (BFI) has formed an unprecedented partnership with all 39 State Senators and Assemblymember representing Los Angeles County, Los Angeles County, the Hospital Association of Southern California (HASC), Service...
On the frontline of the COVID-19 pandemic: ‘When this hit, we knew we had to do even more’
RANCHO CUCAMONGA, Calif. – Tom Kulinski is far too humble a man to see himself as a hero. He just loves his job – a job that’s never been quite as important as it is during this time of crisis. As a maintenance supervisor for National CORE (National CORE), Kulinski is...
Linc Housing and National CORE Join Supervisor Mark Ridley-Thomas and Inglewood Mayor James Butts Jr. to Break Ground on 101 New Affordable and Supportive Homes
Measure H Funds Help Finance More Housing for Formerly Homeless Households INGLEWOOD, Calif. – Jan. 22, 2020 – Co-developers National CORE (National CORE) and Linc Housing, both California-based nonprofits, today joined Los Angeles County Supervisor Mark...
Groundbreaking Set for Next Phase of Arrowhead Grove Neighborhood Revitalization
SAN BERNARDINO, Calif. – Groundbreaking will be held January 16th for the next phase of the Arrowhead Grove Neighborhood Revitalization, formerly known as the Waterman Gardens Public Housing site. This second on-site phase community – Crestview Terrace – will result...
National CORE Receives Chase PRO Neighborhood Investment to Strengthen the Existing Waterman/Baseline Specific Plan and Leverage Community Impact Efforts
National CORE, in partnership with Build Healthy Places Network and Nonprofit Finance Fund, is one of nine cohorts to receive a $100,000 investment through JPMorgan Chase’s Partnership for Raising Opportunity in Neighborhoods (PRO Neighborhoods) initiative. The...
‘An Evening of Hope, Endless Possibilities’ to Celebrate 27 Years of Transforming Lives and Communities
Dignity Health, Citizens Business Bank, and Wilfred N. Cooper, Sr. are to be honored October 16 as National CORE (National CORE), one of the nation’s most respected nonprofit community builders, hosts “An Evening of Hope, Endless Possibilities” – its 27th Anniversary...
National CORE awarded Power Builder distinction by U.S. Green Building Council’s 2018 LEED Homes Awards
Rancho Cucamonga, Calif. – June 20, 2019 – National CORE (National CORE) has been named a Power Builder by the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) as a part of the LEED Homes Awards, an annual honor celebrating residential projects, developers and builders using LEED...
The One San Pedro Collaborative Opens a Local Office to Engage the Community in the Redevelopment of Rancho San Pedro
San Pedro, Calif. – It is with much anticipation that the One San Pedro Collaborative announces the grand opening of its local office onsite of the future mixed-use, mixed-income development of Rancho San Pedro, a 21-acre public housing site located in the heart of...
National CORE becomes first developer to sign onto AIA’s 2030 Commitment
WASHINGTON – April 16, 2019 – The American Institute of Architects (AIA) is welcoming National CORE (National CORE), one of the nation’s largest nonprofit developers of affordable housing, as the first developer to sign the AIA 2030 Commitment. AIA’s 2030 Commitment...
Patricia Whitaker Named New Vice President of Asset Management
Rancho Cucamonga, Calif. – Patricia Whitaker joins the leadership team at National CORE (National CORE) as Vice President of Asset Management, bringing more than 30 years of experience in the affordable housing industry as a leader and advocate for low- to...
New Solar Projects to Reduce Energy Costs for More than 5,000 Residents
San Francisco, Calif. -- National CORE (National CORE), one of the nation’s largest and most respected nonprofit community builders, will develop and construct 2.3 megawatts of solar energy for several affordable housing properties. This program will provide clean,...
Opening of Oakcrest Heights community will help low-, extremely low-income families and individuals transform their lives
YORBA LINDA, Calif. – Grand opening of the highly-anticipated Oakcrest Heights residential community for low- to extremely low-income individuals and families will be held November 28 in the Savi Ranch neighborhood. The 54-unit apartment community will include support...
Groundbreaking—50 Affordable Studios in San Ysidro for Seniors Experiencing Homelessness
HOUSING FIRST – SAN DIEGO, the San Diego Housing Commission’s homelessness action plan, supports the San Ysidro Senior Village development SAN DIEGO, CA — The development of San Ysidro Senior Village, which celebrated its groundbreaking today, will create 50 new...
LINC Housing and National CORE Join City Officials to Celebrate the Start of Construction on New Senior Affordable Housing in Glendale
Vista Grande Court Brings 66 New Homes to the Neighborhood GLENDALE, Calif. - May 10, 2018 - Co-developers National CORE (National CORE) and LINC Housing, both California-based nonprofits, joined the City of Glendale and other partners to commemorate the start of...
Encanto Village groundbreaking ushers in new era of affordable housing In the City of San Diego
SAN DIEGO – Groundbreaking ceremonies will be held on April 14 for the highly anticipated Encanto Village residential community, providing high-quality affordable housing in a mixed-use, transit-oriented setting. Encanto Village features 65 apartment homes for...
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