New Housing Development On South Coast To Specifically Target Homeless, Low Income Veterans

This editorial originally appeared in KCLU, on Feb. 22, 2018,
“New Housing Development On South Coast To Specifically Target Homeless, Low Income Veterans”

They served their country in uniform. But now, they call the streets of Ventura County home.

One survey puts their numbers in the dozens, while some non-profit groups think the numbers could be in the hundreds. A new, first of its kind project in Ventura County is hoping to get some of those homeless veterans into homes. Read more

Affordable housing for veterans coming to Oxnard next year

Affordable housing for veterans coming to Oxnard next year

This editorial originally appeared in VC Star, on Feb. 21, 2018
“Affordable housing for veterans coming to Oxnard next year”

Vietnam veterans, advocates of affordable housing and local politicians gathered Wednesday morning in Oxnard to celebrate the groundbreaking of an upcoming project that will house Ventura County low-income veterans.

Many Mansions, a Thousand Oaks-based provider of affordable housing and services, will begin construction on the Oxnard property next month, with an estimated completion date of May 2019. The project, Ormond Beach Villas at 5527-5567 Saviers Road, will include 40 units for veterans and their families. Read more