Apple Partnerships Facilitate Construction of Homes and Fresh Beginnings in Communities Throughout California
New Housing Complex for Veterans Opens in Pittsburg, California
On July 25, 2022, a new housing complex named Veterans Square was opened in Pittsburg, California. This 30-unit building is designed to provide housing for both veterans and individuals with the greatest housing needs.
The construction of Veterans Square was supported by Apple, as part of their $2.5 billion commitment to address the housing crisis in California. Apple's partnership with Housing Trust Silicon Valley has also supported 10 affordable housing projects across the Bay Area, including in San Francisco, San Jose, Santa Cruz, Santa Rosa, and beyond.
Marcus Ferdinand, the service coordinator at Veterans Square, was hired by Satellite Affordable Housing Associates. Ferdinand, a veteran himself, serves as a counselor and friend to the residents, ensuring they are cared for and adjusting to their new surroundings. His role includes building a community among the residents, hosting events, and providing help to residents with various struggles.
One of the residents of Veterans Square is Tonia, who was previously living in a hotel as part of a program to help those waiting for housing. Tonia has a one-bedroom apartment at Veterans Square, which she has filled with plants and photos of her family. She is planning to start a Bible study group with J.C., an 85-year-old veteran who lived at Veterans Square, and is excited to start a garden in the building's outdoor common area.
Tonia and other residents are receiving help from Marcus Ferdinand with paperwork for accessing transportation and various services available through the building. Services provided at Veterans Square include those through the Department of Veterans Affairs, as well as sessions with social workers, therapists, and financial counselors.
Apple's support has helped organizations like California Housing Finance Agency (CalHFA) and Destination: Home expand their efforts to provide housing and support to individuals in need. Apple's partnership with CalHFA has provided mortgage and down payment assistance to thousands of low- and moderate-income first-time homebuyers. Apple's support has also helped Destination: Home expand its Homelessness Prevention System, which provided financial and rental assistance to over 20,000 families during the COVID-19 pandemic.
The organization that co-financed the Veterans Square housing complex in Pittsburg together with Apple is not identified in the provided search results. However, it is clear that partnerships like the one with Apple are vital for providing support to individuals without a steady income or family resources.
Marcus Ferdinand's goal is to make Veterans Square a place where residents can be happy, feel fulfilled, and have agency over their lives. He went on to get his graduate degree in social work after leaving the military, and he feels passionate about helping others improve their lives.
The opening of Veterans Square marks an important step in addressing the housing crisis in California and providing support to veterans and individuals in need.
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