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San Ysidro Community Earns National CORE’s 10th LEED Platinum Honor
National CORE has earned a historic 10th LEED for Homes Platinum certification from the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC), a major distinction that solidifies the affordable housing developer’s commitment to sustainability and environmentally friendly design.
LEED – Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design – is a USGBC certification program that recognizes buildings designed and constructed to meet rigorous standards for energy efficiency, water conservation and environmental performance.
National CORE, City of San Clemente to Host Grand Opening of Las Palmas Village Apartment Community
SAN CLEMENTE, Calif. – National CORE, one of the nation’s largest nonprofit community builders, and the City of San Clemente will host a Grand Opening of the highly anticipated Las Palmas Village Apartments on Wednesday, March 2. Las Palmas provides 18 units of...
National CORE and Hope through Housing Play Major Roles in Colonies Holiday Miracles
Upland, Calif- National CORE and Hope through Housing once again played major roles in the annual Colonies Holiday Miracles, which has provided shopping sprees for more than 1,500 underprivileged children over the past eight years. CORE and Hope were proud to partner...
Dumosa Village: Providing senior housing with dignity
Yucca Valley, Calif- Louise Ward wanted to live closer to one of her daughters. More important, she wanted a home with security, dignity and access to services often difficult to come by for a senior citizen living alone. “I get to sleep comfortably at night,” says...
Hope through Housing gala raises $400,000 to support life-changing human services
Pomona, Calif- More than 500 friends, supporters and sponsors attending the Hope through Housing Foundation’s annual gala helped to raise over $400,000 to support the life-transforming human services Hope provides. “An Evening of Hope: Rolling out the Red Carpet,”...
State Treasurer John Chiang to receive “Housing Advocate of the Year” award
Rancho Cucamonga, Calif- California State Treasurer John Chiang will receive the “Housing Advocate of the Year” award from the Hope through Housing Foundation at its annual gala Thursday, Nov. 5. As Treasurer, Chiang has led efforts to promote public-private...
Colonies Holiday Miracles Event
Upland, Calif-More than 1,200 children and families have been served through the Holiday Miracles program over the past 8 years. Kids have been pre-selected based on need, and will be treated to chaperoned shopping sprees at Kohl’s Department Store, Dick’s Sporting...
National CORE significantly reduces water usage at six California properties
Rancho Cucamonga, Calif. – National CORE (National CORE), one of the nation’s largest nonprofit community builders, has launched an aggressive program to significantly reduce water usage at its California properties amid the state’s historic drought. Working with...
Jeré J. Thrasher Named COO of Hope through Housing Foundation
Appointment to Improve Foundation’s Efficiency, Effectiveness, and Sustainability Rancho Cucamonga, Calif. – Jeré J. Thrasher has been appointed Chief Operating Officer of the Hope through Housing Foundation, Ciriaco “Cid” Pinedo, President of Hope through Housing,...
Wells Fargo awards $50,000 grant to National CORE to support Waterman Gardens project
Rancho Cucamonga, Calif. – National CORE (National CORE) will receive a $50,000 grant from the Wells Fargo Housing Foundation Priority Markets Program toward the redevelopment of the Waterman Gardens workforce housing community in San Bernardino. The money will be...
Victorville approves $500,000 for roof repairs at National CORE’s Northgate Village community
Victorville, Calif. – The City of Victorville has approved $500,000 in HOME Investment Partnership Program funds to finance roof repairs at National CORE’s Northgate Village community. The money, approved by the City Council last month, came after National CORE...
Finalists selected in ‘CORE Has Talent’ competition; will have chance to perform at annual Gala in November
Rancho Cucamonga, Calif. – Six “CORE Has Talent” finalists have been selected for the chance to perform at the Hope through Housing Foundation’s Gala on November 5. Auditions for CORE Has Talent took place in August at four National CORE (National CORE) properties in...
Cid Pinedo Named President of Hope through Housing Foundation
Appointment Kicks Off Major Effort to Expand Reach and Impact of Foundation Rancho Cucamonga, Calif. – Ciriaco “Cid” Pinedo today was named President of the Hope through Housing Foundation, which provides life-transforming human services for one of the largest and...
Residents to showcase skills as ‘CORE’s Got Talent’ kicks off in August
During the month of August, National CORE will be holding auditions for “CORE’s Got Talent” at four of its properties in Southern California in search of two amazing acts by its residents to be highlighted at the 2015 Gala, “An Evening of Hope, Rolling out the Red...
Mission Cove apartment community receives $995,796 in Proposition 41 funding to serve veterans
Oceanside, Calif. – National CORE has been awarded nearly $1 million in Proposition 41 funding to provide housing for low-income veterans at its Mission Cove apartment home community in Oceanside. The grant, announced Tuesday, will be applied toward the first phase of...
Chase awards Hope through Housing $50,000 For Family Opportunity Centers
Rancho Cucamonga, Calif. – The JP Morgan Chase Foundation has approved a grant of $50,000 to support the Hope through Housing Foundation’s Family Opportunity Centers. Hope through Housing is rolling out Family Opportunity Centers (FOCs) at various National CORE...
National CORE breaks ground on initial phase of Waterman Gardens redevelopment
San Bernardino, Calif. – Ground was broken Monday, June 15, on the first phase of the Waterman Gardens redevelopment project – a $200 million revitalization effort that will fill a housing void and serve as an economic catalyst for the neighborhood and the city. Phase...
Grand Opening Scheduled for June 2 for Dumosa Senior Village
Yucca Valley, Calif. – National CORE is hosting a grand opening on Tuesday, June 2, for its newest senior housing community, the 75-unit Dumosa Senior Village. Built in partnership with the Town of Yucca Valley, Dumosa Senior Village is a modular-built facility...
Wells Fargo awards $100,000 grant to Hope through Housing to assist at-risk children
Rancho Cucamonga, Calif. – The Hope through Housing Foundation has received a $100,000 grant from Wells Fargo to support educational and social programs for low-income and at-risk children. The money will help operate Hope through Housing’s signature After...
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