San Diego Housing Federation

We are proud to celebrate the amazing work of our Advocacy Intern, Samantha Mandel!

At ICON Builders, our people are the heart of everything we do. One of those key team members is Cari?o Maldonado, who plays a vital role in managing Operations and Contracts for the company. San Diego Housing Federation recently featured her story, highlighting her dedication, perseverance, and passion for making a difference in the affordable housing industry. We’re proud to have Cari?o on our team and grateful for the impact she makes every day. We’re also looking forward to celebrating with our industry partners at the San Diego Housing Federation’s 35th Anniversary Mixer on March 27th in San Diego! Hope to see you there. Read Cari?o’s story here: https://lnkd.in/gGy2BDk4 #ICONBuilders #AffordableHousing #TeamSpotlight #SDHF35 #MakingAnImpact #ConstructionLeadership

March 27th is a big day for the San Diego Housing Federation, and we want you to be part of it! Whether you can join us in person or virtually, we have two exciting opportunities to engage, celebrate, and collaborate with us. Start the day with us at our 2025 Annual Membership Meeting (Virtual) as we unveil key insights from our 2024 Impact Report and share upcoming initiatives shaping the future of affordable housing. This is your chance to reflect on our collective impact and be part of what’s next! ?? Thursday, March 27 | ? 10:00 AM ??RSVP here: https://lnkd.in/ggS4uVdt In the evening, let’s celebrate 35 years of advocacy, progress, and community at our 35th Anniversary Mixer! Join us for an inspiring night of networking and connection. Whether you're a long-time supporter or new to SDHF, this is the perfect opportunity to meet industry professionals and raise a glass to affordable housing! ?? Thursday, March 27 | ? 5:30 – 8:00 PM | ?? Stone Brewing Liberty Station ??Register here: https://lnkd.in/gvWmWFxF *Open to members & non-members.

Sponsorships for the 2025 Ruby Awards are selling FAST! Join us in honoring the individuals and organizations making a real difference in affordable housing. This is your chance to shine and show your support. Mark your calendars for Thursday, June 5th at the Marriott Marquis San Diego Marina. Explore sponsorship options: https://lnkd.in/d52GH5Zy Discover the impact of your support: https://lnkd.in/dj6UhP5r #RubyAwards2025 #affordablehousing #MakeADifference #SanDiegoHousing #CommunityCelebration #homesforall

LAST CALL for 2025 Ruby Award Nominations! ?? ?? Take the opportunity to nominate an outstanding professional, agency or project that helped to move affordable homes in the San Diego region forward. Keep in mind that you are welcome to self-nominate! Review categories & criteria here: https://lnkd.in/eixNRQQA Submit your nominations today! ?? https://lnkd.in/gxu2PEna

Join us Tuesday, March 18th, at 9 AM (Virtual) for our March SHRSA workshop: Self-Care & Burnout – Strategies for a Healthier You. In today’s world that is fast- paced, burnout is a growing concern, especially for?professionals balancing demanding workloads & personal responsibilities. This workshop will explore: ?? Signs & symptoms of burnout ?? Its impact on mental & physical well-being ?? practical self-care strategies that will help in preventing & recovering from exhaustion You won't want to miss this! Register today! ?? https://lnkd.in/gMDV3-gj

Time is running out! This is the last week to submit your nominations for the San Diego Housing Federation’s 2025 Ruby Awards! Award Categories Include: ? Outstanding Resident Leader ? Outstanding Service to Residents ? Above & Beyond Mentor in Workforce Development ? Exceptional Development Partner ? Innovative Government Agency or Elected Official ? Supportive Housing Award ? Voice of Lived Experience ? Rich Juarez Advocate Award ? Project of the Year – Rehabilitation ? Project of the Year – New Construction ?Nominations are due this Friday, March 7th! Don’t miss this opportunity to honor the individuals, organizations, and projects making a lasting impact! Submit your nominations before it’s too late! ?? https://lnkd.in/gxu2PEna

?? Exciting panel alert! ?? The San Diego Housing Federation is thrilled to be part of Housing California's conference this Friday! At 9 AM, don’t miss the panel, "Empowering the BIPOC Affordable Housing Workforce: Adapting, Innovating, and Connecting Industry Career Development Initiatives." Our very own Shelby Thomas, MSW will join our partners to discuss the incredible work happening through the Affordable Housing Property Management Academy and other efforts shaping the future of our industry. We’re also honored to be alongside our partners at Merritt Community Capital Corporation, California Coalition for Rural Housing, Non-Profit Housing Association of Northern California (NPH), and All Home—all doing critical work to uplift and expand opportunities in affordable housing. If you're attending, we hope to see you there! #HousingCA #AffordableHousing #WorkforceDevelopment #EquityInHousing

This past Friday, Lacey G., SDHF's Workforce Development Program Manager hosted the first in-person Job Fair for the Affordable Housing Management Academy, and it was an amazing turnout! A special thank you to the employers for their participation and support at the event! - CONAM Management Corporation - National Community Renaissance - Legacy Apartment Staffing - FPI Management - USA Properties Fund, Inc. - Barker Management Inc - Community HousingWorks - City of Oceanside - INTERFAITH HOUSING ASSISTANCE CORPORATION Thank you to our program sponsors for making events like this possible for our students and alumni: Merritt Community Capital Corporation, San Diego Housing Commission, Bank of America, and U.S. Bank Lastly, a special thank you is in order for Cole Bezzant and MiraCosta College - Community Learning Center for being such a great partner in this work.

??? The San Diego Housing Federation is incredibly proud of our team’s leadership in shaping the future of affordable housing! Next week, our very own Shelby Thomas, MSW, will take the stage at the Housing California Conference, joining an inspiring panel of fierce advocates for a more equitable housing workforce. She’ll be speaking alongside Celina P., Merritt Community Capital Corporation, Austyn Perry, California Coalition for Rural Housing, Diana Orozco, RDN All Home, and Izanie LoveNed, Non-Profit Housing Association of Northern California (NPH)—all of whom are driving critical conversations and pushing for lasting change in our sector. This session is more than a discussion—it’s a call to action for strengthening and diversifying the housing workforce. We can’t wait to learn, collaborate, and continue building a future where equity and opportunity thrive. See you in Sacramento! ?? #HousingCA2024 #AffordableHousing #EquityInHousing #SanDiegoHousingFederation