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2025 Olen Jones I Am Hope Winner – Marisela Gerez

The Olen Jones I Am Hope Award honors those rare individuals who embody the very heart of National CORE and Hope through Housing. It recognizes employees whose passion, dedication and compassion transform lives every day – those who carry our mission not just in their...

Daniel R. Fauske Founders Award – Frank Williams

The Daniel R. Fauske Founders Award, National CORE’s most prestigious honor, is named for Daniel R. Fauske, a tireless advocate whose leadership at the Alaska Housing Finance Corporation set a national standard for affordable housing. This award recognizes individuals...

UPS Volunteers Spark Imagination

In a cozy corner of Villaggio at Route 66’s after-school program, the room buzzed with curiosity, laughter and just a bit of fairy dust.  The children had gathered to read Fairy Science, an enchanting picture book that blends the whimsy of fairy tales with the...

2025 Housing Advocate of the Year – Marina Wiant

Our Housing Advocate of the Year award is a rare honor, reserved for those whose leadership has profoundly advanced the cause of affordable housing. It recognizes visionaries whose work not only shapes policy, but also transforms lives – ensuring that families,...

CSUSB Students Build Community Through Compassion

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,...