GET READY: California’s next election is happening on March 5 and that means it’s time for all of us to get informed and make a plan to VOTE!

Why it Matters We have an important opportunity this election to support more affordable housing in our communities, including permanent supportive housing (PSH). Below are NPH’s electoral endorsements and how they can impact our communities for the better:

• (Statewide) Proposition 1: Governor Gavin Newsom and other California leaders proposed Proposition 1, which has the ability to transform the state’s mental health system – modernizing to meet the needs of all Californians. Prop 1 will refocus billions of dollars in existing funds to prioritize Californians with the deepest mental health needs, living in encampments, or suffering the worst substance use issues.

• (San Francisco) Proposition A: The City and County of San Francisco has placed Proposition A on the ballot, a General Obligation Bond that would unlock $300 million in funding for affordable housing in San Francisco. The result? 1,500 affordable homes for working San Franciscans like teachers, nurses, and first responders!

Do you know a special houser who went above and beyond in 2023, helping push our industry forward? We want to hear from you!

There’s only a few days left to help honor our affordable housing community by submitting your nomination for the 28th Annual NPH Leadership Awards. Let us know who deserves kudos in our industry!

Submission deadline: Monday, February 12 @ 12pm
Word version for submissions

This year, we have incredible opportunities to win housing justice. We have the power to activate a majority of the Bay Area to join us in supporting meaningful, structural changes that match the scale of our housing challenges.

That’s why we’re excited to unveil our new Begins with Home Narrative Playbook, designed to help you digest the latest narrative guidance, align it with your own initiatives and efforts, and apply it moving forward.

Interested in learning more about Begins with Home and Shift the Bay? Join our Shift the Bay list!

Go deeper in our collective work towards housing the Bay Area by joining one (or all) of our working groups! NPH convenes working groups to bring together members to take action, develop strategies, and advance solutions on critical affordable housing issues. Join a working group today!

(NPH working groups are for members only. Click here to learn more and become a member.)

2/7 & 2/14, California Housing Partnership: Inflation Reduction Act Webinar Series The Partnership invites you and those in your network to learn more about accessing housing funds through the Inflation Reduction Act and review/share the application for our Summer Equity Policy Research Fellows Program!

2/9, LIFT Economy: Introduction To Nonviolent Communication Nonviolent Communication (NVC) is a way of connecting that is based on empathy, compassion, and awareness. This one-hour introduction serves as a tantalizing glimpse into the rich world of nonviolent communication.