Palo Alto has been home to Alta Housing for 50 years. Throughout this time, we have evolved in the services we provide and who we serve. We recognized a need for a new name that better reflects our story as a community-based nonprofit serving economically diverse communities. Working with our partners and stakeholders has allowed us to help people beyond our original dream. While it didn’t seem possible back then, we are involved in communities across the San Mateo and Santa Clara Counties, yet we still call Palo Alto home. We use our 50^th anniversary to announce “We are Now Alta Housing!”

“Paso a paso,” says Ruth, which means “step by step” in English. Step by step, Ruth and her family will continue bettering their lives.

Since 1970, Alta Housing has been creating developments for people of diverse economic backgrounds to thrive. Our communities consist of healthcare workers, seniors, veterans, school support staff, clerical workers, construction workers, waiters and waitresses, and postal service employees. Times have changed since our early days, but we continue to give residents a chance for growth and advancement. In addition to housing, we offer a variety of services so residents can build better lives for themselves. The Resident Service Program includes classes and workshops for children and adults, summer programs for students, family nights, holiday events, job coaching, parent support, fitness classes, English as a Second Language classes, computer literacy, along with senior wellness services. Our efforts result in well-managed, award-winning housing celebrating individuals, empowering residents in capturing their goals, and connecting our communities.