Driver of Change: Housing Authority, City of San Buenaventura

Housing as More than Shelter

At HACSB we understand that health can be affected in many environments; we’re conscious of it starting in the home. Our approach creates social and physical environments that promote healthy living for all age groups, from 0 to hero.

Team Community Services achieves this through outreach, social media, maintaining a presence in the community, being accessible to our residents, and working closely with over 40 partner agencies. We are working to close the digital divide, increase access to low cost internet, devices, and provide digital skill building workshops. To increase achievement of educational goals, career, and economic self-sufficiency, the agency runs an annual scholarship program. Our initiative to increase access to and consumption of fresh produce started with community gardens, weekly delivery of fresh produce to resident communities, and expanded to include delivery of prepared meals, nutrition education and physical well-being programs.

HACSB touches upon all five of the social determinants of health as they align with our agency mission. The mission is to provide and develop quality affordable housing for eligible low-income residents of Ventura County and to establish strong partnerships necessary for HACSB customers to achieve personal goals related to: literacy and education; health and wellness; and job training and employment leading to personal growth and economic self-sufficiency.

We are excited to continue to drive change through innovative ways of working with residents and partners in this virtual world while remaining impactful, meaningful, and influential.

Learn more:
Stephanie J Spampanato, Community Services Manager
Ventura Housing Authority
hacityventura.org