Connecting Residents to Resources Every day, Alta’s Resident Services team works on the front lines to help residents access critical resources and remain housed. They step in during moments of crisis restoring stability, dignity, and hope. Resident Services Coordinator Yudi Barron shared one of her more meaningful experiences from 2025. K, a longtime Alta resident, was surviving on just $130 of Social Security income a month after his long-timepartner died. K was grieving and feeling very alone. Distrustful of systems …
Planting Roots at Mariposa On Cinco de Mayo, Alta Housing staff and residents gathered at Mariposa Club Apartments to plant new trees in partnership with Canopy, a nonprofit dedicated to building and protecting the urban forest. What started as a landscaping project quickly became a true community celebration. For Mariposa’s youngest residents, the day was hands-on and unforgettable. Children helped dig holes, prepare soil, and learn what trees need to grow and thrive. With guidance from Canopy staff and the …
Building a Culture of Learning In 2025, the second cohort of Alta Housing’s Leadership Academy began their eight-month journey, focused on strengthening both personal leadership and organizational understanding. The first part of the program centers on self-awareness, identifying strengths, and building the confidence to lead with intention. Through retreats, coaching, and real-world application, participants reflect on how they show up and how they build trust while delivering results. The second part focuses on Alta itself. Participants step back to understand …
Corso, Mountain View Construction on Corso Apartments, Alta Housing’s newest community in downtown Mountain View, began in March 2026. Developed in partnership with Related California, the project is located on Parking Lot 12 and will bring 120 apartments for families earning between 30% and 60% of the Area Median Income. The community will serve a range of households, including families, with 20 apartments reserved for Rapid Rehousing to support individuals and families transitioning out of homelessness, an additional 35 Project-Based …
Working with Sacred Heart Community Service For more than a year, Alta Housing has partnered with Sacred Heart Community Service (SHCS) to advance anti-displacement and community development efforts in San Jose. This collaboration is supported by a grant from the City of San Jose. Through this partnership, Alta is providing technical housing expertise to help SHCS strengthen its capacity to pursue property acquisition and rehabilitation as long-term tools for community stabilization. SHCS brings decades of experience in grassroots organizing—engaging residents, …