Employee Newsletter

CORE Academy is celebrating a new chapter of growth, expanding its free workforce training classes in property management and property maintenance to locations in San Diego and Los Angeles starting this fall. The new opportunities are part of an expansion funded in...

In September, as part of Hispanic Heritage Month, kids in our after-school program explored a colorful tradition by creating shadow boxes featuring alebrijes – fantastical creatures from Mexican folk art. It was a chance to connect with culture, spark imagination and...

This year, Hope through Housing delivered over 2,577 backpacks filled with essential school supplies to children across Southern California and in Texas. Through 54 back-to-school events, we’ve helped thousands of students start the school year with confidence and the...

Savannah, who attends Villaggio’s after-school program, has a big dream: to make the world a better place for animals. After a Career Conversations event, that dream feels possible. “I want to help the animals and now I know how,” she said. “I can make a change here...

Excitement filled the air as 102 children and their families explored the racks of Champs Sports in Rancho Cucamonga, eagerly picking out new shoes, shirts and backpacks stocked with school supplies on July 12. “It helps financially. It takes off a little of the...

At Sunset Heights, San Antonio Spurs guard Jordan McLaughlin sparked a moment of big league excitement when took the mic to share his journey – one filled with focus, setbacks and grit – for youths from an array of National CORE properties. The visit was part of a...

Proving that it takes a village, and that women are often its heart, more than 200 local businesswomen, community leaders and change-makers gathered on June 12 for the sixth annual Beauty, Bubbles & Bites, raising $81,600 to fund free after-school programs,...

Get ready to sparkle for a cause! Women of Hope is back with its signature event – Beauty, Bubbles & Bites – an unforgettable evening that celebrates self-care, style and social impact.

Thanks to a $1.69 million grant from California’s Employment Development Department’s Opportunity Young Adult Career Pathway Program, Hope through Housing is launching a landmark expansion of our CORE Academy workforce training program. Over the next two years, we...

National CORE and Hope through Housing pride ourselves on our 95% resident retention rate – a sign that our program to help vulnerable populations remain housed is successful. The architect of that program is AJ Galka, assistant vice president of operations &...

On April 4, leaders from Hope through Housing and National CORE will trek to our newest property in Texas – The Residences of Diamond Hill – for an extraordinary weekend of events that includes the unveiling of the first-ever Eric Dickerson Learning Center. This...

After an intense six-day crash course on the transformative and growing affordable housing industry, CORE Academy congratulated its 12 newest property management graduates at a Feb. 27 ceremony at the Ontario Airport Hotel. Led by National CORE Director of Learning...

We recently gathered with partners, donors and supporters at two special Circle of Hope celebrations –one at our new headquarters in Rancho Cucamonga and one at Valley Senior Village in Escondido. These events honored the individuals and organizations whose generosity...

Our January newsletter includes articles about Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day events, staffer Dixie Torres, Mountainside resident Karishma and much more! Click here to read!  

Meet Mike, a U.S. Army veteran who spent 10 years on the streets before finding a home at National CORE’s Veterans Park community in Pomona. A resident now for two years, Mike says the support he receives from Hope through Housing and the property management team...

Hope through Housing and National CORE have launched the first cohort of 2025 for their CORE Academy hands-on training program in property management and property maintenance. The program equips individuals with limited or no previous experience for entry-level...

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Sparkling snow, Santa Claus and an abundance of toys transformed National CORE’s Arrowhead Grove in San Bernardino into a winter wonderland for the annual Spark of Love toy drive. “I’ve been coming for a long time and my family loves it,” said Helen, a Valencia Vista...

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Nearly 200 passionate supporters and partners gathered on November 14 for our inaugural It’s a Wonderful Life San Diego appreciation event, celebrating the power of community to transform lives. The evening honored local heroes – individuals, organizations and...

Read our October newsletter, recapping our Gala, Money Match graduations and community-building harvest events: October Newsletter  

As the days grow shorter and the bright greens of summer morph into the warm oranges, browns and yellows of autumn, Hope through Housing celebrates annual Harvest events. Residents are painting pumpkins, devouring apples smothered in caramel and enjoying quality time...

This month, Hope through Housing spotlights former resident Sandra Sigala, our expanding Permanent Supportive Housing services and our emergency assistance program as we near the last few days before our 2022 Gala! Check out all the items. Read the September...

Our August newsletter shares our efforts to provide emergency assistance for our residents, our back-to-school program and a program designed to ensure our seniors remain healthy and active. Read our August newsletter  

Texas children served by Hope through Housing are boosting their academics with homework assistance, building new friendships and developing healthier lifestyles – all thanks to $195,000 in donations to create and grow their community’s after-school programs. And that...

More than 250 local businesswomen and community leaders donned floral attire in vibrant colors and enjoyed the melodic hum of salsa music at this year’s Havana Nights themed Beauty, Bubbles & Bites event on July 18. Held at Padua Hills Theatre in Claremont, this...

The Founder’s Room at National CORE buzzed with excitement as families applauded 35 scholarship winners during Hope through Housing’s inaugural Building Bright Futures scholarship ceremony

Nine students traveled from table to table, greeting recruiters and distributing resumes during CORE Academy’s job fair at Rancho Verde’s community center, a National CORE affordable housing community.

Please extend a hearty welcome to Jessica Brown, Hope through Housing’s new director of philanthropy. Jessica, who will be onsite at the corporate office in mid-June, will play a pivotal role in our national expansion campaign. Charged with catalyzing growth, she will...

In 2023, Hope through Housing engaged with our residents a staggering 148,380 times – one of several significant statistics captured in our new Impact Report: A Legacy of Hope. But while the cold numbers are impressive, they pale in comparison to the real-life impacts...

Lexington Square residents are over the moon as they celebrate a dream come true: a wonderful new community room that provides a cool, comfortable place away from the sweltering Texas heat for Hope through Housing's many resident programs. Our deepest thanks go to...

Mountainside’s Josephine Andrade-Butts and San Antonio Vista’s Randi Prewett recounted a day in the life of a property manager in April for children at Hope through Housing’s after-school program for career conversations. At their respective home properties, the two...

Nick’s eyes widened at the Cat in the Hat’s mischief as the 6-year-old recited the iconic tale to his reading companion, Brenda from First Citizen’s Bank, at one of Hope through Housing’s Read Across America events. In conjunction with Read Across America Day, Hope...

Hope through Housing has set its theme for the 2024 Beauty, Bubbles & Bites: Havana Nights! The annual Women of Hope fundraising event will be held from 6 to 9 p.m. Thursday, July 18 at Padua Hills Theatre in Claremont. The 2023 event featured the latest in beauty...

Our Hope through Housing team helped deliver holiday joy to more than 700 children during an afternoon packed with toy giveaways, delicious barbecue, fun-filled activities and a visit from Santa Claus during the Dec. 16 Spark of Love holiday celebration. Held at...

What an incredible day of camaraderie and generosity we experienced on Nov. 6 at the Glendora Country Club for our inaugural Swing for Hope Golf Classic! With more than 120 enthusiastic golfers, the day was filled with sunshine, competitive spirit and unwavering...

Right on the heels of National CORE’s successful gala comes the inaugural Swing for Hope Golf Classic. Set for Glendale Golf Club on Nov. 6, the event promises a day of excitement no matter your level of golf acumen. In addition to a day of great golf, there will be a...

As part of the 2023 An Evening of Hope gala, Hope through Housing has launched a new fundraising campaign to benefit children and teens who face barriers to success. Called Champion a Child, the campaign allows donors to support after-school programs at a series of...

About 700 community and business leaders donated more than $1.125 million to provide free after-school programs to children as part of the 2023 An Evening of Hope gala on Oct. 5. All funds will benefit the Hope through Housing Foundation’s Building Bright Futures...

The sizzle of fresh patties on the grill blended with a crooner’s romantic tones at Veterans Park as residents celebrated Labor Day with burgers, raffle prizes and lavender-scented pillows. This event is one of many organized by Veterans Park services coordinator...

Children flocked to the big grassy area nestled in the Corona del Rey affordable housing community, where Hope through Housing’s After-school Program and Services Coordinator Hugo Magana assigned them to teams.

Hope through Housing Foundation provided more than 850 backpacks stuffed with much-needed school supplies to children in underserved communities

In a heartwarming tribute, the Hope through Housing Foundation has commemorated the generosity and spirit of former National CORE resident and esteemed philanthropist Jack Long with the dedication of a bench in his honor. Read more

Chaffey College in August will launch a landmark Property Management & Leasing Certificate program created by National CORE and Hope through Housing, nonprofits that partner to create affordable housing communities and deliver support services to their residents....

Women of Hope raised over $93,000 for after-school programs in underserved communities.

Hope through Housing is holding its annual Back to School supply drives to benefit National CORE resident families

Hope through Housing is pursuing a social media summer campaign to raise much-needed funds for its Building Bright Futures afternoon enrichment programs

Special events across National CORE communities celebrated our mothers and fathers

Hope through Housing celebrated financial literacy month in May with programs for kids and adults