CCRH Receives $100,000 Grant from U.S. Bank Foundation

For Immediate Release; January 8, 2025 

Sacramento, CA (January 8, 2025) – California Coalition for Rural Housing (CCRH), a nonprofit organization that is one of the oldest state low-income housing coalitions in the country, recently announced it has received a $100,000 grant from the U.S. Bank Foundation.  

“Creating equitable opportunities for our community requires resources, and we appreciate the support from the U.S. Bank Foundation, which helps us continue to build and expand the innovative programs we’re proud to offer,” said Alicia Sebastian, Executive Director of CCRH. 

Through advocacy, organizing, research, and technical assistance, CCRH’s goal is to make the case for rural housing improvement and strengthen the capacity of the nonprofit and public sectors to provide affordable housing and related facilities. Members are primarily community-based nonprofit and public developers, including the largest self-help housing producers in the United States, as well as local government officials, and local activists concerned about rural quality of life. 

“Safe and stable housing helps children, families and communities thrive. Working with the California Coalition for Rural Housing to create access to affordable housing is an investment that will benefit generations to come,” said Pam Maxwell, VP Community Affairs Manager at U.S. Bank. 

U.S. Bank is committed to powering human potential and creating lasting change in communities. The bank does this through the Community Possible platform, including philanthropy, community investments and team member volunteerism. 

For more information CCRH and its programs, visit https://www.calruralhousing.org/. 

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Formed in 1976, the California Coalition for Rural Housing is a 501c3 nonprofit and is the oldest  statewide low-income housing coalition in the country. Members are primarily community based  nonprofit and public developers, including the largest self-help housing producers in the United  States, as well as local government officials, and local advocates concerned about rural quality of life. For 40 years, CCRH has provided training and technical assistance to local governments, Native American tribes, and community-based organizations on use of federal, state, and local housing programs and strategies.