activities · 5
what they do
direct service · 4
- Affordable housing development and operation Acquisition and Rehabilitation of Affordable HousingDevelops, builds, and operates affordable rental and for-sale housing units across the North Bay region, including properties for seniors, farmworkers, and individuals in need of supportive housing. The organization has built over 3,200 affordable rental units across more than 70 properties and developed and sold over 900 affordable homes.
- Onsite resident support programs and services Onsite Resident Support ServicesProvides free onsite programs and services at housing properties, including health and wellness activities, youth and senior programming, nutrition classes, congregate dining, emergency preparedness, digital literacy, and community engagement, delivered in coordination with community partners.
- Resident resource connection and case support Homeless Health Navigation & Care AccessConnects residents with essential local resources such as health services, food assistance, childcare, CalFresh enrollment, utility and emergency rental assistance, in-home support, and parenting classes.
- Resident-led food distribution support On-Campus and Pop-Up Food PantriesSupports resident-led food distribution initiatives in partnership with the Redwood Empire Food Bank, providing hundreds of pounds of produce weekly to neighbors at housing sites.
capacity building · 1
- Construction Trades Program for resident workforce development Skilled Trades Apprenticeship ProgramsOperates a capacity-building Construction Trades Program that trains residents, with 21 graduates completing the 12-week course in Marin City.
strategies · 6
how they think
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- Holistic Resident Support and Needs-Based Programming holistic_resident_supportPromotes housing stability and resident well-being through tailored support services and community-building programs that respond to the specific needs of residents by age, background, and life circumstance.
- Inclusive, High-Quality Housing Development inclusive_housing_developmentDevelops affordable housing with a commitment to high-quality design, inclusive community engagement, and attention to property details, leveraging a diverse team to ensure equitable development outcomes.
- Income-Restricted Affordable HousingProvides long-term affordability by developing and operating housing restricted to households earning 60% or less of Area Median Income, with rents capped at 30% of income to ensure financial accessibility.
- Partnership-Based Development Model public_partnership_developmentAdvances affordable housing through strategic collaborations with public agencies, nonprofit organizations, and private developers to leverage resources, expertise, and funding for scalable impact.
- Resident Engagement Through Sweat Equity sweat-equity-modelEngages future residents in the development process via sweat equity programs, fostering a sense of ownership, community investment, and shared responsibility for the housing project.
- Targeted Housing for Vulnerable Populations targeted_affordable_housingDesigns and operates specialized affordable housing programs for defined groups such as seniors, farmworkers, and individuals needing supportive services, often accessed through agency referral pathways.
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what they call their work
Affordable Housing Development
Development of new affordable housing projects for families, seniors, farmworkers, and individuals facing homelessness.
Affordable Housing Management
Management of numerous affordable apartment communities across Sonoma and Napa Counties.
Construction Trades Program
A 12-week initiative in collaboration with Marin Housing Authority and Tradeswomen Inc. to provide Marin City residents with skills, tools, and connections for careers in construction.
Dry Creek Commons
58-unit affordable housing development in Healdsburg for families, farmworkers, and individuals facing homelessness
Golden Gate Village Construction Trades Program
12-week workforce training program in Marin City to prepare residents for careers in construction trades
Heritage House
64-unit affordable housing project in Napa for farmworkers, with studio and one-bedroom units
Tamayo House
22-unit supportive housing in Santa Rosa for young adults transitioning out of foster care, in partnership with SAY
Vida Nueva
Supportive housing in Rohnert Park for individuals with special needs or at risk of homelessness
relationships · 13
who they work with
- California Housing & Community Development (HCD) Government — Partnered on the development of Dry Creek Commons.
- Catholic Charities of Santa Rosa Partner — Partnered with Burbank Housing to create Caritas Village, including affordable and supportive housing units.
- City of Healdsburg Partner — Partnered on the development of Dry Creek Commons.
- Community Supporters Partner — Named group supporting Burbank Housing, referenced in a dedicated section on the website.
- County of Sonoma Partner — Partnered with Burbank Housing on the development of Crossroads Apartments.
- Marin Housing Authority Partner — Collaborated on the Golden Gate Village Construction Trades Program.
- Paycom Partner — Uses Paycom's online platform for job applications and human resources management.
- Redwood Empire Food Bank Partner — Collaborates with residents to distribute produce to community members.
- Redwood Empire Food Bank Partner — Partner organization involved in food resource distribution at Burbank Housing sites.
- Related California Partner — Partnered with Burbank Housing on the development of The Laurel at Perennial Park senior housing.
- Sonoma County Government — Primary geographic area of operation and historical connection through formation from local government.
- Sonoma County Partner — Partnered on the development of Dry Creek Commons.
- Tradeswomen Inc. Partner — Collaborated on the Golden Gate Village Construction Trades Program.