We keep rents at 30% of income for the most economically at risk seniors living in Santa Clara County. By providing stable housing with rent levels at 30% of seniors’ income with utilities, phone, cable and laundry facilities included, Senior Housing Solutions addresses the underlying problem facing these seniors: poverty. Lack of stable housing, threat of evictions, insufficient food, poor health, isolation, a lack of safety and security, and an endless stream of financial emergencies are symptoms of poverty. Our unique housing model provides a permanent solution to these quality of life problems for our residents. The outcome is sustainable permanent housing for seniors in a setting that supports key quality of life indicators including economic, social, health and psychological factors as they age in place.

Senior Housing Solutions provides positive impact on the quality of life for our residents and an equally positive return on our donor investment. Our model achieves meaningful changes in our resident’s lives:

• 40%   will experience a decrease in feeling lonely
• 45%   will experience a decrease in depression
• 60%   will develop a relationship with another housemate intimate enough to
               confide in when feeling troubled
• 65%   will experience an increase in their quality of life 
• 70%   will maintain or increase their level of physical activity  
• 90%   will experience an increased feeling of safety   

Since 2004 Senior Housing Solutions has added 9 houses to our housing stock. Today we own a total of 15 houses, 72 units of affordable housing. This represents more than 80% increase in our services to seniors. In addition to the information we are providing on our web site we also ask that you consider a tax deductible charitable donation this year we hope you find our solution for seniors living solely on their Social Security Retirement income worth supporting. You can donate online at our Donate Now page.

Very truly yours,
 

Bob Campbell
Executive Director