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Affordable Housing
Expanding access to quality affordable rental housing and homeownership for low- and moderate-income individuals and families through development, rehabilitation, preservation, and partnerships.
A California Nonprofit
Building Stronger Communities. Creating Lasting Opportunities.
Expanding access to affordable housing, strengthening neighborhoods, and advancing economic opportunity for California's underserved communities.
Pictured: Aldea, developed by an affiliated third-party developer — not a CalCAF project.
Our Mission
Safe, affordable homes and thriving neighborhoods for every Californian.
The California Community Advancement Foundation is dedicated to expanding affordable housing opportunities, revitalizing underserved communities, and creating pathways to economic prosperity.
We envision a California where every individual and family has access to safe, affordable housing, thriving neighborhoods, and the opportunity to build a better future.
About CalCAFFocus Areas
Four commitments that guide our work.
An integrated approach to housing, neighborhoods, and opportunity — pursued with care and accountability.
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Community Revitalization
Strengthening underserved neighborhoods through responsible investment, improved housing conditions, and sustainable community development.
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Economic Opportunity
Supporting education, workforce development, and initiatives that help individuals and families achieve greater economic stability.
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Strategic Partnerships
Collaborating with cities, counties, public agencies, nonprofits, financial institutions, and responsible private-sector partners to advance community development.
“Housing is the foundation on which families, schools, and local economies are built.”
CalCAF Guiding Principle
Pictured: Aldea, developed by an affiliated third-party developer — not a CalCAF project. Shown to illustrate the kinds of communities CalCAF seeks to support.
Partnership Opportunities
Prepared to partner on public and private investment.
CalCAF is building the capacity to pursue partnerships and funding opportunities involving CDBG, HOME, and other affordable housing and community development programs — alongside philanthropic and private capital.
Pictured: Aldea, developed by an affiliated third-party developer — not a CalCAF project.
- Cities & Counties
- Public Agencies
- Philanthropic Foundations
- Financial Institutions
- Nonprofit Organizations
- Private-Sector Partners
Collaborate
Communities are built together.
We welcome conversations with public agencies, funders, nonprofit organizations, and responsible private-sector partners committed to California's communities.