[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 161 (2015), Part 4]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 5555]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




                  HONORING PEOPLES' SELF-HELP HOUSING

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                            HON. LOIS CAPPS

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, April 23, 2015

  Mrs. CAPPS. Mr. Speaker, today I rise to honor Peoples' Self-Help 
Housing, which has served my constituents on the Central Coast of 
California since its incorporation on August 6, 1970. Since its 
inception Peoples' Self-Help Housing has provided vital affordable 
housing and self-sufficiency programs for low-income families, seniors, 
and other special needs groups in our local community.
  Over the past 45 years, Peoples' Self-Help Housing has developed 
nearly 1,600 affordable rental units at 45 properties throughout San 
Luis Obispo, Santa Barbara and Ventura Counties.
  Their home building program utilizes a collaborative group method 
known as ``sweat equity'' to build homes for limited income families. 
This valuable program has resulted in over 1,200 new homes constructed 
by individuals as owner-builders under the supervision of Peoples' 
Self-Help Housing.
  Furthermore, Peoples' Self-Help Housing provides safe and attractive 
shelter for 4,400 residents throughout the Tri-Counties. The 
organization has also received numerous national, state and local 
awards in recognition of their significant contributions to 
revitalizing our neighborhoods and communities, ensuring stable housing 
for veterans and those who were formerly homeless, and for their 
innovative work in educating our youth population.
  I congratulate and offer my sincerest thanks to Peoples' Self-Help 
Housing for 45 years of successfully providing affordable housing and 
vital community services to the people of the Central Coast.

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