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🏠 August Accommodations and Activities

Monroe Commons

2330 Monroe St, Santa Clara, CA 95050

We are accepting applications and leasing-up Monroe Commons now! Monroe Commons is an affordable housing complex in Santa Clara with on-site amenities such as a fitness center, a game room, a laundry room and a community room.

We have 16 specially designated units for individuals with intellectual or developmental disabilities (IDD) in the following layouts:

• 7 studios

• 5 one-bedroom units

• 4 two-bedroom units

Preference is granted to those who reside or work in Santa Clara.

To apply to one of our IDD units, simply contact your Housing Coordinator at Housing Choices. Or, you can reach us by clicking the button below to send us an email.

If you haven't been assigned a Housing Coordinator yet, please reach out to your SARC Service Coordinator to request authorized services from Housing Choices.

Block 15

365 South Mathilda Ave, Sunnyvale, CA 94086 

Block 15 is leasing next month! Keep yourself in the loop by contacting us today. Block 15 in Sunnyvale consist of 7 townhomes along Charles Street and 1 building facing Mathilda Avenue. The onsite amenities include a community multi-purpose room, computer lab, outdoor courtyard, and an underground parking with 90 spaces and storage.

We have 23 set aside units for IDD individuals in the following layouts:

• 7 studios

• 11 one- bedroom

• 3 two- bedrooms

• 2 three- bedrooms

There is no preference for people that work or currently reside in Sunnyvale.

If you are interested in one of our IDD units, please contact your Housing Coordinator at Housing Choices. Or, contact us directly by using button below to send us an email.

If you haven't been assigned a Housing Coordinator yet, please reach out to your SARC Service Coordinator to request authorized services from Housing Choices.

Redevelopment at Serramonte Del Rey 

The Jefferson Union High School District (JUHSD) has proposed to redevelop their 22 acre campus at Serramonte Del Rey into a mixed-use project with up to 1,235 units of market rate and affordable housing. Alongside this, the redevelopment will feature 14,000 square feet of retail/commercial space to serve the neighborhood.

But that's not all! The project comes with fantastic additions to benefit the school district, Daly City, and the surrounding neighborhood:

• Double the current green spaces and add new walking and biking routes

• Preserve the Head Start program with dedicated classroom space

• Relocate the current demonstration garden within the new development and transform it into a Community Garden that will serve all residents of the neighborhood

  
  

IDD Units  

As part of their commitment to create an inclusive community, JUHSD is also working with affordable housing developers Eden Housing & Core Companies. Together, they are developing plans for a 100% affordable housing project on a section of the site.

This section will consist of 155 total units, with 24 units set-aside for individuals with I/DD. These residents will benefit from supportive services provided by Housing Choices and GGRC.

Immediate action is crucial! Without hearing from community members regarding their support for the project, there is an imminent risk of losing these essential housing units for people with developmental disabilities in Daly City.

FREE Activities

Monterey Open House to discuss Housing Element

⏰ Monday, August 7 | 6 - 8:30pm PDT

📍 Monterey Conference Center 1 Portola Plaza Monterey, CA 93940

As part of the Housing Element, The City of Monterey is planning to build at least 3,654 new homes over the next 8 years. In this plan, the city is required by the state to create more affordable housing and housing for people with developmental and other disabilities.

The open house meeting will be an opportunity to learn about proposed strategies to meet projected housing needs and kickoff ideas for an environmental impact report.

You are invited to share feedback on the proposed Draft Housing Element as well as potential environmental impacts and strategies to reduce or avoid them.

There will be various stations where you can explore proposed strategies and share your thoughts. Drop in anytime between 6 pm and 8:30 pm on Monday, August 7th. Let's make housing dreams a reality together!

San Mateo: What do you need to thrive?

San Mateo County is offering a series of inclusive listening sessions and surveys in multiple language options to hear directly from you.

This is a golden opportunity to share your experiences and needs on four high-priority areas: housing and homelessness, children and families, emergency preparedness, and mental health.

At these sessions, you can connect with your neighbors and community members and engage in open discussions, providing valuable insights that will inform the Board of Supervisors and their policy decisions.

Participating in these discussions can ensure Measure K funds are distributed in ways that directly benefit you. Measure K is the county's largest source of funding for affordable housing. It also funds various programs and initiatives that typically intersect the interests of our IDD community, including paratransit, youth and education programs, health programs, public safety, housing and homelessness, parks and environments, community services, and services for older adults and veterans.

“These sessions represent a unique opportunity to hear from individuals and make informed decisions on how we focus resources to truly make a difference,” said Dave Pine, the dedicated president of the Board of Supervisors.

Live interpretation and small group discussions will be available in English, Spanish, Cantonese, and Mandarin at each session, with additional support in Tagalog for Daly City and San Mateo residents.

Attend the in-person sessions listed in the table below or take the online survey, both available in English, Spanish, Tagalog, and Simplified Chinese.

This is your chance to be advocate for Measure K funds to address your specific needs.

Learn about the Bay Area’s Investment In Affordable Housing

The Bay Area must plan for more than 180,000 new affordable homes by 2035.

To tackle this requirement, the Bay Area Housing Finance Authority (BAHFA) is considering a bond measure for the November 2024 ballot, with a commitment to invest in building and preserving affordable homes that cater to the needs of everyone, including people with developmental disabilities.

We invite you to be a part of this transformative process!

BAHFA is hosting two virtual workshops to share details about the proposed bond measure. This is an excellent opportunity for you to not only learn more about the initiative, provide valuable feedback, ask questions, and advocate for developmental disability specific housing.

Workshop #1

Wednesday, August 16, 2023
5:30 p.m. to 7 p.m.

Meeting ID: 879 0781 6698
Passcode: 307329
Join via phone (one tap mobile): +14086380968,,87907816698#,,,,*307329#
Join via phone: (408) 638-0968

Workshop #2

Thursday, August 24, 2023
12 p.m. to 1:30 p.m.

Meeting ID: 819 8658 6787
Passcode: 683004
Join via phone (one tap mobile): +16699006833,,81986586787#,,,,*683004#
Join via phone: (408) 638-0968

Past Events

Housing Choices at SARC Superhero Festival in San Jose, Santa Cruz, and Salinas

Over the last three weekends, Housing Choices collaborated with SARC, other nonprofits, and community members to honor the incredible talents and diverse traits of our Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (IDD) community.

The event aimed to raise awareness about inclusivity, share resources, and have a blast bonding with other IDD friends and families.

We focused on providing information about affordable, inclusive housing and resident support services. Throughout the event days, we engaged in meaningful conversations, understanding your unique needs and aspirations, and exploring ways to empower you to access all of your housing options.

We had a wonderful time giving out superhero prizes to all of you ring toss champions. Your vibrant costumes showcased incredible creativity and spirit.

Let's move forward with renewed enthusiasm. Together, we can create a brighter and more inclusive future so that everyone, of all abilities, can lead fulfilling and independent lives.

Empowering Independence: Jesse's Journey in Creating a Perfect Home for her Son with Autism

Jesse, the mother of a Housing Choices client, shares her inspiring journey of creating the perfect living solution for her adult son, Gabe, who has autism.

Gabe's developmental challenges wouldn't allow him to live comfortably in a traditional sense, and the thought of institutionalizing Gabe was completely off the table.

The available housing options for her son seemed limited and stark. However, Jesse and her husband refused to give up on their vision for Gabe's future.

They took matters into their own hands and found a pivotal solution – purchasing a house with an Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) in the backyard.