News Releases
National CORE Hires Director of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
We are pleased to announce the appointment of Bryce Hudson as the first Director of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion at National CORE.
Here’s how California can cut affordable housing costs
As the director of sustainable design at National CORE, I am meticulous about delivering the best possible housing for the least cost, so that every precious dollar of funding for affordable housing we have counts.
Cathedral Palms Senior Apartment Homes Receives Long-Awaited Funding for Renovations
After nearly 24 years, National CORE (National CORE) celebrates closing funding for the extensive renovation of Cathedral Palms Senior Apartment Homes.
10 Days of Delivering Hope Campaign Kick-Offs with Daily Video Releases, Culminating with On-line Fundraising Broadcast on November 12
Rancho Cucamonga, Calif. – National CORE presents the 10 Days of Delivering Hope, a campaign to build family and senior resilience, benefitting the Hope through Housing Foundation. Money raised from the campaign will support Hope through Housing’s four initiatives,...
City of Pasadena Moves Forward with Proposed Senior Affordable Housing at Civic Center
In a unanimous vote on Monday, October 19, the Pasadena City Council gave the approval to begin negotiations for the development of a senior affordable housing community on a city-owned parcel of land across from City Hall.
A Life Transformed: Moving Beyond Homelessness
Before moving to Encanto Village, Robert spent nearly two years without housing. Despite owning his own landscaping business and taking odd jobs throughout the region, he could not keep up with the soaring costs of rental apartments.
65 New Affordable Apartments in a Core Area of Encanto for Families with Low Income and Veterans Who Experienced Homelessness
Grand opening celebrates completion of SDHC partnership development with National CORE that will remain affordable for 55 years
Grand Opening Celebrates 65 New Affordable Apartments, Including Eight for Veterans who Experienced Homelessness
To comply with social distancing requirements, one pool video camera, one pool still photographer and one pool reporter will be allowed on-site. News media outlets are asked to make necessary pool arrangements in advance. The San Diego Housing Commission and National...
Look outside Washington for housing policies after the coronavirus
The coronavirus is posing unprecedented challenges to our nation’s housing policies. Just at the time when the home is now the center of life for most Americans, the numbers of homeless Americans are growing and millions of families are not sure how they are going to make next month’s mortgage or rent payment.
Encanto Village is an Affordable Housing Finance 2020 Reader’s Choice Award Finalist!
Affordable Housing Finance announced the 2020 Reader’s Choice Award Finalists. National CORE’s Encanto Village in San Diego, is one of 32 developments from 19 states to make the list and one of four in the multifamily category.
California’s Feudalism: Addressing California’s Inequality Crisis
Tuesday, July 14 at 1:00 p.m. (PST)Join us for a presentation on Kotkin and Toplanksky's research brief titled, California Fuedalism: A Strategy to Restore California's Middle Class discussing inequality in California and how a change in state policy could restore our...
The 3rd and Dangler development receives $23.8 million from the California Strategic Growth Council to create a vibrant transit-oriented community
In partnership with the County of Los Angeles, LADOT, and Metro Los Angeles, Calif. – On Thursday, June 25, the California Strategic Growth Council announced an award of $23.8 million to National CORE (National CORE) and the County of Los Angeles for the 3rd and...
National CORE communities receive LEED Certification at the Gold level by the U.S. Green Building Council
Rancho Cucamonga, Calif – Encanto Village, San Ysidro Village, and Vista Grande Court (shown above) are the latest National CORE communities to be awarded LEED certification at the Gold level by the U.S. Green Building Council. Encanto Village, located in the Encanto...
San Ysidro Senior Village Opens During the Pandemic
Providing Shelter to Homeless Seniors San Diego, Calif. – National CORE (National CORE) welcomes residents to their new homes at the recently completed San Ysidro Senior Village in San Diego. This stunning affordable housing community provides 50 fully furnished...
The transformational mixed-use, family development of Legacy Square receives $25.4 million from the California Strategic Growth Council
Money will help fund 93 high-quality, affordable housing units and neighborhood upgrades in the heart of Santa Ana in partnership with the City of Santa Ana, Mercy House, and the Santa Ana United Methodist Church Santa Ana, Calif. – The city, community stakeholders,...
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...
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