Stories of Hope
Impacting Real People. Everyday.
Hope through Housing’s work is all about people and we know we’ve been successful when we witness life changing in individual lives. Following are just a few of our most recent stories of resident success and program highlights.
Teen Clubs Are Building Tomorrow’s Leaders
At Teen Club, learning doesn’t stop when school ends. It’s where kids explore STEAM, plan for college and careers and connect with mentors who believe in them. It’s more than just a place to hang out – it’s a space to grow. Teen Clubs are structured, supportive...
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Women of Hope Take a Chance for Change
Women of Hope hosted its first-ever Bunco Night, and the room brightened with the joy of people coming together for something bigger than themselves. From neon tutus, fingerless gloves and side ponytails, the evening was a celebration of connection and community...
Fueling Futures, One Backpack at a Time
This year, Hope through Housing delivered over 2,577 backpacks filled with essential school supplies to children across Southern California and in Texas. Through 54 back-to-school events, we’ve helped thousands of students start the school year with confidence and the...
CORE Academy Grads Take on the Workforce
Eleven graduates proudly received their CORE Academy certificates during a ceremony at the Ontario Airport Hotel, marking a major milestone in their career journeys on Aug. 14. The graduation capped a rigorous six-week course focused on the ins and outs of property...
Connections to Care: Purses with Purpose
At our San Marino senior community, joy was delivered in soft leather and self-care. Women of Hope, Hope’s volunteer group, gathered for a Ladies’ Afternoon Out handing out over 80 purses brimming with hair care products and clips, skincare and perfume – a...
1,500 Youths Take Part in Free Soccer Camps
More than 1,500 children from across Southern California took part in the region’s largest free youth soccer camp, hosted by the Empire Strykers in partnership with National CORE, Hope through Housing, Loma Linda University Children’s Health, the County of San...
CORE Academy: Andrea Takes a Leap of Faith
When Andrea first heard about National CORE’s Vista Verde affordable housing community, she saw an opportunity to create a stable home for her four children – ages 20, 9, 8, and 6. In 2021, Andrea and her kids moved in, excited to be part of something new. But even...
Isaiah Bufong Inspires Future Scientists
This summer, at the affordable housing community of Villaggio on Route 66, Isaiah is helping young minds explore the science of the heart and brain – and discover what’s possible.
Community Church Steps Up for Students
Excitement filled the air as 102 children and their families explored the racks of Champs Sports in Rancho Cucamonga, eagerly picking out new shoes, shirts and backpacks stocked with school supplies on July 12. “It helps financially. It takes off a little of the...
Career Conversation Inspires Action
Savannah, who attends Villaggio’s after-school program, has a big dream: to make the world a better place for animals. After a Career Conversations event, that dream feels possible. “I want to help the animals and now I know how,” she said. “I can make a change here...
Inspiring Young Minds Through Hands-On Science
Children from National CORE communities dove into the wonders of science at Hope through Housing’s inaugural science fair, held June 27 in partnership with Life Science Cares at Westlake Village. Over 30 children and their families floated from station to station,...
From Class to Career
On June 25, eight residents proudly graduated from CORE Academy’s workforce development program for maintenance technicians – with shining smiles and certificates in hand. The celebration marked a major step forward in their journeys toward fulfilling their career...
CORE Graduates are Career Ready
In a heartfelt ceremony, six National CORE residents proudly crossed the finish line of CORE Academy’s property management workforce development program. On June 3 at the Ontario Airport Hotel, the group received certificates of completion after a rigorous six-day...
NBA Player Motivates Local Youth
At Sunset Heights, inspiration came to life when San Antonio Spurs guard Jordan McLaughlin took the mic to share his journey – one filled with focus, setbacks and grit. The visit was part of a carefully curated youth speaker series designed by Service Coordinator...
Gracie Turns Soap into Success
Gracie is a 15-year-old entrepreneur and after-school program participant from the Rancho Verde affordable housing community, who turned a quiet hobby into a thriving micro-business with Hope
We’ve Been Nominated – Now We Need Your Vote!
We’re excited to share that Hope through Housing has been nominated for a 2025 Best of Rancho Cucamonga Award in the Nonprofit category! For more than 25 years, we’ve been proud to serve the residents of affordable housing communities, offering free services that...
Women of Hope Raise $81,600 to Help Children Succeed in School and Beyond
Proving that it takes a village, and that women are often its heart, more than 200 local businesswomen, community leaders and change-makers gathered on June 12 for the sixth annual Beauty, Bubbles & Bites, raising $81,600 to fund free after-school programs,...
Honoring Heroes, Building Connection
The courtyard at Veterans Park came alive as residents gathered to honor fallen service members with food and fellowship.
Keymara’s Journey of Resilience and Purpose
Keymara was born and raised in Long Beach, the oldest of seven siblings in a home led by a single father. From a young age, Keymara learned to care for others before herself. But it wasn’t until she faced her own deep mental and emotional struggles that she truly...
Four-Time Scholarship Recipient Graduates Debt-Free
Gina, a resident of National CORE’s Mission Cove affordable housing community, is graduating from the University of San Diego with a bachelor’s in human biology and global health – debt free. “At a very young age, I knew I wanted to go to into medicine,” she said. “I...
Saige Breaks Barriers, Builds Dreams
Saige, 17, believes that video games are the answer to so many of society’s most daunting problems – that they are not just entertainment, but the latest and most important frontier where our world will learn to discard its prejudices. And she wants to create video...
Jennie Rebuilds her Future
For Jennie, pursuing a career in automotive engineering isn’t just about building machines, it’s about rebuilding the future she once thought was out of reach. Now 24, Jennie is a full-time student at Citrus College and works full time as a service writer at an auto...
Mountain View Scholarship Winner Finds His Voice
When Sebastian’s family fled Venezuela’s economic collapse five years ago, they left behind not just jobs and belongings, but also a sense of stability. His mother had been a journalism professor and his father a university law professor and judge. But as the...
Taneshia Turns Adversity into Purpose
In 2021, Taneshia found herself at her lowest point: She was jobless and cycling in and out of homeless shelters with her three children when a spine injury left her temporarily paralyzed and unable to speak. Where others may have broken, Taneshia says the experience...
Anayeli’s Path: From Hardship to Higher Education
For Anayeli Martinez, the cramped two-bedroom apartment she shared with six other people wasn’t just a place she called home but a reminder of what she wanted to change. Until two years ago, she and her mother shared a small bedroom, making the most of limited...
Verve Church Brings Joy and New Shoes to 81 Kids
For children from Rancho Verde, a simple shopping trip became a joyful, confidence-boosting experience – all thanks to the generosity of Verve Church.
Celebrating the Heart of Our Communities
We’re celebrating moms – who lead most of the homes in affordable housing communities – with flowers, sweet treats and gifts of gratitude.
A Family Thrives at Diamond Hill
When Martina set out to find a new home for her family of three in 2023, she wasn’t just searching for a roof over their heads – she was searching for community.
Launching the First-Ever Eric Dickerson Learning Center
Pro Football Hall of Famer Eric Dickerson joined leaders from the Hope through Housing Foundation and National CORE on April 5 to unveil the first-ever Eric Dickerson Learning Center, a transformative space designed to inspire young minds to break barriers and achieve...
Keri’s Corner: A Tribute to Resilience
A magnificent oak tree, with rich brown branches and brilliant pink and orange flowers, transforms the setting for Keri’s Corner, a key element of the Eric Dickerson Learning Center at National CORE’s Residences of Diamond Hill. Lush green leaves and a whimsical blue...
Gloria’s Story: The Pathway to Homeownership
Meet Gloria, a resident of Citrus Grove who turned a small step into a lasting habit through Hope through Housing’s Money Match program. Designed to help residents build financial stability, the program matches savings up to $1,200 over six months while providing...
95% Retention: Keeping Residents Housed
At the age of 65, Teretha lost her home of 39 years. She found herself grappling with homelessness and rapidly declining physical and mental health conditions. But a year later, she received a call about availability at National CORE’s affordable housing community,...
Resident Scores Big at Panna Tournament
After an intense series of matches, National CORE resident Anthony Mendoza has emerged as the winner of the Jack Downer Street Panna one-on-one soccer tournament, sponsored by the Empire Strykers. Anthony, 14, spends his days on the Corona del Rey soccer field,...
Conversations Spark Career Interest
Hope through Housing’s after-school program empowers youth in underserved communities, equipping them with tools to break the cycle of poverty and create brighter futures. During monthly career conversations, children are introduced to an array of career paths –...
Celebrating Literacy with Read Across America
Children and volunteers sported iconic red and white stripped hats at Sunset Heights to kick off Read Across America – the largest celebration of literacy in the country. In honor of Read Across America Day and Dr. Suess’ birthday, Hope through Housing hosted a...
CORE Academy Graduates 1st 2025 Cohort
After an intense six-day crash course on the transformative and growing affordable housing industry, CORE Academy congratulated its 12 newest property management graduates at a Feb. 27 ceremony at the Ontario Airport Hotel. Led by National CORE Director of Learning...
Celebrating Impactful Partners in San Diego
Hope through Housing held our second annual San Diego Circle of Hope celebration this week, gathering with partners, donors and supporters at Valley Senior Village in Escondido.