As the San Diego Housing Federation celebrates its 35th Anniversary, it's essential to recognize the significant policy victories we've championed, supported, defended, and achieved over the years. Our very formation in 1990 established a crucial foundation, creating—for the first time—a unified voice for affordable housing in San Diego. What began as informal discussions has evolved into a fully functioning 501(c)(3) organization, a testament to the power of collective action.
Read MoreThirty-five years ago, a group of visionary leaders recognized a growing crisis in San Diego: a lack of quality affordable housing for the region’s most vulnerable residents. From this urgent need, the Nonprofit Federation for Housing and Community Development—now known as the San Diego Housing Federation (SDHF)—was formed in 1990. What began as a modest effort to unite and educate nonprofit developers, housing advocates, and community leaders has grown into a powerful force for change, touching the lives of thousands of San Diegans.
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