Five years ago, Jonny moved into Village at Sierra, a National CORE affordable housing community, without knowing anyone. “I was a loner,” said Jonny, 63. Then he noticed Senior Fit. Jonny walked over to the class and stopped in the doorway. Inside, residents were...
One by one, Lynda Roman pulled fresh vegetables from her grocery bags as residents at Village at Sierra gathered around to learn how to make vegetarian paella. Lynda chopped and added each ingredient to the pan while demonstrating safe cutting techniques, explaining...
The ability to carry groceries, pick up the TV remote or get dressed without help can easily be taken for granted. As people age, those everyday tasks become increasingly difficult. Through Hope through Housing’s Senior Fit program, residents are building the...
When Ramona moved into National CORE’s Plaza at Sierra senior community four years ago, it felt like an answer to her prayers. She had been strained by rent, isolated and overwhelmed by the upkeep demands of her mobile home. At Plaza at Sierra, she found affordable...
Like many retirees, Felesa lives on a limited Social Security income, leaving her vulnerable to unexpected expenses. Recently, ongoing medical expenses have sapped her ability to pay her rent – even at her affordable housing community. “This is the first time this has...
Across America, seniors often go without essential medical care, hindered by isolation, lack of transportation and the challenges of finding a doctor or trying to schedule appointments. For six years, Hope through Housing has addressed this critical need head-on,...
