Sacramento Mutual Housing Association, Inc.

Street Address:
3451 5th Avenue
Sacramento, CA 95817-3102


Phone: 916-453-8400
Fax: 916-453-8401
Website: www.mutualhousing.com

Rachel Iskow, Executive Director

Contact Name: Rachel Iskow
Phone: 916-453-8400x24
Fax: 916-453-8401
Email: rachel@mutualhousing.com


Staff Size: Full Time: 18    Part Time: 1

Background
In 1988, a partnership of neighborhood residents, businesses, housing advocates, and local government founded Sacramento Mutual Housing Association with the goal of improving housing opportunities for lower-income families and strengthening their communities. SMHA develops affordable multifamily housing through new construction on vacant in-fill lots and through acquisition and renovation of troubled properties, often bank or HUD REO’s. All residents of mutual housing participate in the operations of their properties and community building activities. Mutual housing communities are anchors in the neighborhoods in which they are located. Through partnerships with local school districts and nonprofits, services provided out of the mutual housing community centers include computer classes, adult education, life skills’ classes, community watch training and support, youth recreation and free lunches for low-income children.

Mission
The mission of Sacramento Mutual Housing Association is to develop and operate permanently affordable housing that builds strong and stable communities through resident participation and leadership development.

Total Operating Expense (9/30/2007): $1,992,572

 Lines of Business
  • Asset and Property Management

  • Community Building and Organizing

  • Real Estate Development


    • National NeighborWorks ® Programs
  • NeighborWorks Community Building and Organizing
  • NeighborWorks Multifamily Initiative

    • Accomplishments in FY 2008
  • Provided 0 families with pre- and post- purchase housing counseling.
  • Rehabilitated or repaired 81 rental or owner occupied units (1-4 units).
  • Assisted 0 families in purchasing a home through homeownership counseling, downpayment, closing cost or financing assistance.
  • Owned or managed 823 rental units.
  • Invested $ in the community through Sacramento Mutual Housing Association, Inc.'s revolving loan fund, which leveraged $17,784,942 from conventional lenders and other sources.
  • Total direct investment in the community is $17,784,942.

    • Community Services
  • Community Building

  •  Community Outreach and Organizing

  •  Leadership Training

  •  Tenant Organizing

  • Family Health Programs

  •  Community Health Services

  •  Job Training / Youth Employment Project

  •  Youth Group Organizing (Issue Oriented)

  • Financial Planning and Assistance

  •  Financial Education

  • Green Building and Home Improvement

  •  Environmental Friendly Building Materials

  •  Home Safety and Security

  •  Sustainable Site Planning

  • Housing Programs and Home Ownership Counseling

  •  Housing for Elderly

  •  Housing for Handicapped

  •  Rental Housing


    • Board of Directors
    NameBoard Role/TitleSectorCompany/OrganizationJob Title
    Michelle AlleeBoard MemberResident  
    Jennifer BarnesBoard TreasurerFinancial InstitutionWells FargoSenior VP
    Greg ChewBoard ChairLocal GovernmentSacramento Area Council of GovernmentsSenior Planner
    Khue DungBoard MemberOther  
    John GarciaBoard MemberResident  
    Jennifer GoreBoard MemberBusinessMiller, Owen & TrostAttorney at Law
    Kevin McCartyBoard MemberLocal GovernmentSacramento City CouncilVice Mayor
    Denise McCoyBoard MemberNon-Profit InstitutionCA Black Chamber of CommerceSales & Marketing Director
    Fred MisteleBoard MemberLocal GovernmentCounty of SacramentoWorkforce Coordinator, Employment Services
    Mata MouaBoard MemberResident Volunteer
    Chrisana NewburyBoard MemberResident  
    Steve OrenBoard MemberBusinessFirst Northern BankSenior Vice President/Regional Manager
    Mindy RomeroBoard Vice ChairResidentUCD 
    Dang VangBoard SecretaryResident  

    About the NeighborWorks ® Network
    The NeighborWorks® network is a nationwide network of more than 240 community development organizations working in nearly 4358 urban, suburban and rural communities across America. These organizations engage in revitalization strategies that strengthen communities and transform lives. In the last five years alone, NeighborWorks® organizations have generated more than $8.5 billion in reinvestment and helped more than 500,000 families of modest means purchase or improve their homes or secure safe, decent rental or mutual housing.

    NeighborWorks ® America Contact Information
    District:  Pacific
    Name:  Laurie Delman
    Phone:  714-940-0144x26
    Toll-Free:  
    Fax:  714-940-0973
    Email:  ldelman@nw.org