Housing Industry Foundation

Housing for Independent People, Inc ( HIP ) is a nonprofit provider of housing for people with special needs. HIP provides housing for very low-income people with developmental disabilities, psychiatric disabilities, people with AIDS/HIV+, and the elderly. The typical HIP resident has an income of about $1300/month, usually in social security benefits. HIP's rents are affordable for this population, starting at $382/month. It provides housing or shelter to 264 people in 138 units of housing at 19 locations in the Bay Area, primarily in Watsonville, San Jose and Oakland. HIP partners with a number of social service agencies that offer its residents an array of services to support them living independently in the community.

Emergency Housing Consortium, located in Milpitas, CA, is dedicated to providing essential services and support to individuals and families in need across Santa Clara and Sonoma Counties. With a commitment to preventing homelessness and promoting housing stability, the organization offers a range of programs tailored to assist vulnerable populations. Celebrating 40 years of service, the consortium emphasizes community engagement through volunteer opportunities and donations, fostering a collaborative approach to addressing housing challenges. Their mission is to ensure that everyone has access to safe and stable housing, reinforcing the belief that home is where the heart is. Generated from the website