Employee Newsletter

What a night. Our annual An Evening of Hope Gala on Oct. 16 was unforgettable – full of heart and purpose. More than 740 guests came together to celebrate community and the impact we create each day. The room was alive with stories that inspired everyone who attended....

When you walk into Mountainside, chances are you’ll hear laughter before you even spot Josephine – that’s the kind of energy she brings wherever she goes. Josephine leads with grit and genuine care for her team. Her drive to make work a little brighter and a little...

More than 2,000 children from across Southern California took part in the region’s largest free youth soccer camp, hosted by the Empire Strykers in partnership with National CORE, Hope through Housing, Loma Linda University Children’s Health, the County of San...

CORE Week concluded with our quarterly Town Hall, a dynamic gathering where more than 700 team members came together to reflect on our progress, learn from one another and celebrate the people whose dedication fuels our mission and impact in communities every day. A...

From a small gathering of 60 in 2015 to more than 190 team members this year – including participants from Texas and third-party managed communities – CORE Wars has grown into one of National CORE’s most anticipated and meaningful traditions. Held at Big Al’s, this...

Recently, National CORE’s Policy and Advocacy team took to Capitol Hill, meeting with members of Congress and key industry leaders to advance the HOPE Act 2025, our groundbreaking legislative initiative to preserve and rehabilitate critically needed affordable...

We continue to earn regional and national awards for our incredible new communities. The latest honor, a Pacific Coast Builders Conference Gold Nugget, goes to Santa Angelina

On May 19, we celebrated a remarkable milestone, the 90th birthday of G. Allan Kingston, one of the most influential champions of affordable housing in our nation’s history

April’s CORE Week events concluded with our quarterly townhall celebrating a series of recent milestones – from the opening of the first-ever Eric Dickerson Learning Center in Texas to our acquisition of the J. Filippi Winery in Rancho Cucamonga. A highlight of the...

Tune into this special episode of our FYI podcast with Jeff Burum in the guest’s seat. Jeff shares his motivation for creating National CORE and Hope through Housing and vision for their role, his work to elevate the Inland Empire and his belief in our power to change...

For National CORE and Hope through Housing employees – our philanthropic ways don’t stop and start during our office hours: we’re constantly looking for more ways to help others! CORE’s Hope – our San Diego-based volunteer group – participated in the Allgire...

Greenbrier Village, our stunning new affordable housing community in Oceanside, has been nominated as the Best Supportive Housing and Project of the Year (New Construction) in the San Diego Housing Federation’s 2025 Ruby Awards. Greenbrier Village is a beautiful...

National CORE and Hope through Housing took over the Toyota Arena on Feb. 5 for our annual Employee Day. The day featured key updates on company initiatives, including our exciting growth in Florida and Texas, as well as employee service awards, giveaways, SWAG bags...

National CORE has been tapped by the City of Rancho Cucamonga to revitalize the historic Joseph Fillipi Winery, preserve its winemaking tradition and bolster the property’s use as a hospitality destination. The site will also become the new home of our CORE Academy...

The excitement is building for Employee Day 2025! Team members will gather at Toyota Arena on Feb. 5 for key updates on company programs and to enjoy the amazing talents of our colleagues during our latest CORE’s Got Talent competition! The day is even followed by a...

National CORE and Hope through Housing teams gathered for a town hall and holiday gathering in Club 92 on Dec. 20. The event featured fourth quarter staff awards, a hearty meal, an incredible array of desserts supplied by staff members, a White Elephant gift exchange...

National CORE and Hope through Housing have officially launched CORE Connect, a comprehensive digital hub designed to revolutionize the way employees access tools, resources, and information. CORE Connect is tailored to streamline workflows, enhance productivity and...

Andrew, a 10-year-old from an Ontario affordable housing community, bought a slew of toys, sampled holiday treats, enjoyed carolers and visited with Santa at the 17th annual Colonies Holiday Miracles on Dec. 7. Andrew was among 202 children selected by 13 Inland...

On Wednesday, November 27, scores of National CORE and Hope through Housing team members hosted members of the Empire Strykers and residents of National CORE senior properties for a special Thanksgiving Feast at the Ontario Airport Hotel. See photos from this special...

On Veterans Day, National CORE employees celebrated service members with a live rendition of the National Anthem by our own Meredith Allen, a feast and personal stories of resilience shared during a live FYI podcast episode by employees who served in America’s...

Countryside Village, a 562-resident community in Humble, Texas, will replace gas-driven appliances, water heating and air conditioning systems with all-electric, green technology, thanks to a $14.5 million federal grant. The grant is part of the U.S. Department of...

In September, we lost Olen Jones, a friend and colleague. Olen was instrumental person in the creation of National CORE and Hope through Housing, but he also provided strength, humor and wisdom to our CORE family – stitching together the very fabric of our...

Hope through Housing and National CORE team members from across the nation gathered at the corporate office in September to revel in communal activities, tasty food and see their colleagues outside of a Zoom meeting during our penultimate CORE Week of the year! CORE...

The Toyota Arena buzzed with excitement Sept. 29 as more than 6,000 fans – including nearly 300 National CORE residents and employees – watched the Mexico national arena soccer team conquer USA in their annual showdown. The event featured fundraisers for Hope through...

Our third-ever CORE Week will be held Sept. 16-20! CORE Week was envisioned as an opportunity to bring us all together, to build connections and to express our gratitude for your collective contributions to our mission. This CORE Week will be the most active one yet!...

We are thrilled to announce that National CORE has once again been ranked among the top 10 nonprofit affordable housing developers and owners in the nation

More than 100 National CORE employees and their families filled the stands of LoanMart Field, cheering on the Rancho Cucamonga Quakes

The week kicked off with a warm welcome featuring delicious bagels and pastries as employees began their day at the Corporate office

The “Finding Your Inspiration” podcast celebrated the grand opening of its brand-new, state-of-the-art studio at National CORE’s headquarters

National CORE President Michael Ruane and Hope through Housing Vice President Alyssa Cotter were featured participants in a gathering of affordable housing industry leaders convened by U.S. Rep. Peter Aguilar to discuss innovations and resources. The roundtable event...

National CORE is thrilled to announce that Alexa Washburn has been named Chief Development Officer, a new role that oversees our teams in Public Affairs, Planning, Acquisitions and Development. “Alexa’s dedication, leadership and strategic vision have elevated our...

In March, we celebrated you, our employees! Starting March 18, we held our first-ever CORE Week – an opportunity for all National CORE and Hope through Housing employees from far and wide to collaborate in the same space. The celebration ended with a townhall where we...

As part of our ongoing commitment to ensure the optimal performance and security of our computer systems, we are notifying you of an upcoming system policy that will automatically reboot your computer. This computer reboot policy will be implemented starting Friday,...

Axes whirled, mallets whacked moles and Frisbees hurtled through the air as more than 500 National CORE and Hope through Housing employees gathered to celebrate Employee Day 2024 on Feb. 1. Team members trekked through rain-drenched streets to the Sheraton Fairplex...

December 8 marked our final town hall of the year as we celebrated a momentous 2023 for our organization. Led by Senior Vice President of Operations and Human Resources Dorrie Bryan, the town hall started with a sincere thank-you to everyone for their hard work in...

Our recent town hall event on Nov. 10 was a moment where we stood united in gratitude and respect for the individuals who have selflessly served our country. Led by Executive Vice President Robert Diaz, a former member of the Army’s JAG Corps, the event was a...

At this year’s Building Industry Association annual celebration in San Diego, National CORE was proud to be the presenting sponsor and join others in highlighting the need for affordable housing for veterans. AJ Galka, director of resident services and permanent...

As we approach Veterans Day on Nov. 11, National CORE reaffirms its commitment to those who have selflessly served our nation. In a world marked by the complexities of civilian life, the return to home soil often presents a formidable challenge for many of our...

Marcia Fudge, secretary of the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), on Aug. 24 toured a cluster of affordable housing communities rehabilitated by National CORE with the City of San Bernardino, the Housing Authority of the County of San Bernardino...

National CORE and Hope through Housing leaders took time during the Aug. 4 Townhall to review the performance and conditions of the two nonprofits, sharing with staff how their dedication and service are contributing to company success.

National CORE has been ranked as the 3rd largest nonprofit affordable housing developer in the U.S. by Affordable Housing Finance (AHF) magazine. Read more »                    ...