Governor Newsom recently released his May Revise to the 2025-26 state budget, announcing a $12B deficit and offering a dire updated proposal with no funding for the major state housing programs.

This proposal is harmful to our progress, but there are important areas of consensus, such as the creation of the California Housing and Homelessness Agency (CHHA) ​and strong support of a combined Housing and Infrastructure bond for 2026 and a few pro-housing bills​.

What’s Next After negotiations between the Governor and the Legislature, the Legislature must pass a balanced budget by June 15 and the Governor needs to approve it by July 1. This means that the next several weeks are critical for our priorities and we must show up to advocate for the inclusion of affordable housing programs in the state budget.

Tell your local lawmakers to fight for affordable housing investments! Use this comprehensive budget advocacy toolkit from Enterprise to make the case for how a lack of funding for critical housing programs impacts your work and your community. If you have won or plan to apply for AHSC funding, please stress the importance of housing’s allocation from the Greenhouse Gas Reduction Fund (GGRF).

CalAIM is a five-year effort to improve Medi-Cal, the state’s Medicaid program that insures nearly 40% of California’s residents. For organizations that develop and operate permanent supportive housing, CalAIM provides a unique opportunity to access Medi-Cal dollars to pay for services for residents living on their properties.

A recent Terner Center case study of MidPen Housing, Supporting the Implementation of CalAIM within Permanent Supportive Housing, offers valuable insights for other organizations seeking to integrate housing and health care services.

Support your fellow housers by sharing your unique experience and expertise! Submit a workshop proposal for the 46th NPH Affordable Housing Conference, happening at the San Francisco Marriott Marquis on Friday, October 3. Your contributions to our conference continue to strengthen and deepen our collective work toward housing justice!

Deadline: Wednesday, June 18 at 11:59PM

What We’re Looking For Each workshop proposal should address how its topic incorporates affordable housing solutions for all. Learn more about submission requirements.

When we come together and build a future where we all belong, our entire region thrives! Groundbreakings and grand opening ceremonies are happening across the Bay Area during Affordable Housing Month, like the Fremont Family Apartments operated by Abode Services.

Other Ways to Engage Close out Affordable Housing Month on a high note with colorful, shareable graphics, videos, and sample copy for your social media posts. Also, check out posters for your local event needs, fun coloring pages for the kids, and a themed Zoom background!

LISC Bay Area: LISC Faith & Housing Program Applications are now open for the next LISC Faith & Housing Program cohort. This free, year-long training program is designed for faith-based organizations seeking to explore and/or develop affordable housing on their land.

Merritt Community Capital Corporation: Merritt Job Demand Study Merritt is in the process of conducting a Job Demand Study, designed to assess industry hiring needs, identify skill gaps and training priorities, and help inform the design of workforce development initiatives. The survey should take about 5 minutes. After responses are collected, the findings will be compiled into a report that will be shared with industry partners.