Press Releases

February 15, 2023

Senator Wiener Introduces Legislation To Improve Transparency on The Financial Impacts of Critical Ballot Measures

Senator Scott Wiener (D-San Francisco) introduced SB 532 - legislation to improve voter transparency...

December 7, 2022

*PRESS RELEASE* Sen. Wiener Intros YIGBY Housing Legislation to Allow Religious Institutions & Nonprofit Colleges to Build Affordable Housing on Their Land

SB 4 ensures that churches, faith institutions, and nonprofit colleges will be able to build afforda...

August 15, 2022

California Housing Advocates Oppose
Out-of-State Corporate Online Sports Betting Measure

Sacramento, CA – The Non-Profit Housing Association of Northern California (NPH), the collective v...

June 10, 2022

Senator Wiener Reintroduces Housing Legislation to Allow Religious Institutions and Nonprofits Colleges to Build Affordable Housing on Their Land

Sacramento – Today, Senator Scott Wiener (D-San Francisco) introduced SB 1336 to allow faith ...

June 9, 2022

RELEASE: Bay Area Regional Leaders Respond to the Budget Proposals from the Governor and Legislature

June 9, 2022 (San Francisco Bay Area) – As lawmakers approach the impending budget deadline, B...

May 10, 2022

Latest Bay Area Housing Data Reinforces Advocates’ Calls for Affordable Housing Solutions, Investments

2/3 of the Bay Area’s extremely low-income households are spending more than half of their earning...

October 12, 2021

Leading housing advocates call for Build Back Better investment in affordable housing

For Immediate Release: Friday, October 8, 2021 Leading housing advocates call for Build Back Be...

May 6, 2021

RELEASE: New Reports on Bay Area Housing Costs Demonstrates Need for CA Legislature and State Budget to Prioritize Affordable Housing Now

May 6, 2021 (San Francisco Bay Area) – In anticipation of the release of Governor Gavin Newsom’s...

March 18, 2021

New Report Shows Severe Shortage of Affordable Homes, Especially in California and for Extremely Low-Income Renters, People of Color

(San Francisco Bay Area) A new report released today from the National Low Income Housing Coalition ...

November 4, 2020

Statement on Election Impacts on Housing Justice in Bay Area from Non-Profit Housing Association of Northern California Executive Director Amie Fishman

“Among the many pressing issues of our time, this election presents critical opportunities to adva...

October 29, 2020

Artist-Activist RyanNicole collaborates with Daveed Diggs, Jenn Johns, Kev Choice, Goapele, Fantastic Negrito, Ruby Ibarra, Zion I, Rocky Rivera, Don Reed and more to shift attitudes surrounding housing in the Bay Area

New film premieres Sunday, November 1st in live virtual event showcasing Bay Area artists and new mu...

October 6, 2020

New Recommendations Show Comprehensive Regional Housing Strategy Key to Addressing Bay Area’s Housing Woes, Racial Injustices

(San Francisco Bay Area) Amid critical national conversations around how to respond to and recover f...

July 21, 2020

Hundreds of California Faith Leaders Declare Moral Imperative for State Assembly to Pass Critical Housing Bill

Released Tuesday, July 21 Hundreds of California Faith Leaders Declare Moral Imperative for State As...

July 14, 2020

New Report Shows 9 of the Top 10 Least Affordable Metro Counties in Nation are in California

For immediate release 9 of the Top 10 Least Affordable Metro Counties in Nation are in California Ne...

May 18, 2020

Amidst COVID environment, Bay Area Voters Cite Housing As Top Concern

RELEASE: Amidst COVID Environment, Bay Area Voters Cite Housing As Top Concern New poll shows strong...

May 13, 2020

Affordable Housing Advocates Release Plan for Providing Immediate Assistance to Struggling Low-Income Households, Maintaining Access to Affordable Housing During the COVID-19 Emergency

The new ‘Affordable Housing and Homelessness Framework’ includes detailed funding proposals to s...

April 27, 2020

Bay Area and Statewide Community Organizations Call for Emergency Federal Action on COVID-19 Public Health and Economic Crises

Bay Area and Statewide Community Organizations Call for Emergency Federal Action on COVID-19 Public ...

March 9, 2020

SENATOR WIENER INTRODUCES HOUSING LEGISLATION TO ALLOW CHURCHES AND OTHER CHARITABLE INSTITUTIONS TO BUILD AFFORDABLE HOUSING ON THEIR PROPERTY

For Immediate Release “Sacramento – Today, Senator Scott Wiener (D-San Francisco) introduced SB ...

March 2, 2020

PR NEWSWIRE: APPLE AFFORDABLE HOUSING FUND OPENS FOR PROJECTS

“Housing Trust Silicon Valley – a nonprofit community loan fund that works to create a strong af...

January 30, 2020

Statement on Senate Bill 50 from NPH Executive Director Amie Fishman

Californians are counting on our elected leaders to advance big, bold solutions for a future where a...

January 24, 2020

NPH’s position on SB 50’s opportunities for our region and state & the critical need to anchor equity in the bill’s policy

NPH is proud to support and co-sponsor Senate Bill 50 as a big, bold solution for affordable housing...

January 14, 2020

Joint Release: We Decry the Eviction of Moms 4 Housing

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December 19, 2019

RELEASE: Two New Bay Area Housing Reports Demonstrate that Significant Revenue Measure May Be Pathway for Bay Area Region

Two new housing reports released today by California Housing Partnership and the Non-Profit Housing ...

October 9, 2019

STATEMENT FROM NPH EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR AMIE FISHMAN ON AFFORDABLE HOUSING BILLS SIGNED INTO LAW

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September 13, 2019

STATEMENT FROM NPH'S EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR AMIE FISHMAN ON LEGISLATIVE SESSION IMPACT FOR AFFORDABLE HOUSING

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September 12, 2019

RELEASE: CALIFORNIA LEGISLATURE PASSES FIRST EVER COMPREHENSIVE REGIONAL HOUSING APPROACH

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August 14, 2019

PRESS RELEASE — HOUSING & IMMIGRANTS RIGHTS ADVOCATES: TRUMP REGULATION THREATENS TO INCREASE HOMELESSNESS

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June 18, 2019

PRESS RELEASE: 9 OF THE TOP 10 LEAST AFFORDABLE METRO COUNTIES IN NATION ARE IN CALIFORNIA

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May 16, 2019

Statement on SB 50 from NPH Executive Director Amie Fishman

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May 6, 2019

New Bay Area Data: Housing Costs Out of Reach, Needs Grow, Funding Plummets

For immediate release Media Contacts: Matt Schwartz, MSchwartz@chpc.net(415-433-6804 x311)Alina Ha...

April 29, 2019

RELEASE: Bay Area Explores Housing Opportunities, Solutions during Affordable Housing Month

After November measures, advocates look to community to build on momentum For Immediate ReleaseApril...

January 31, 2019

RELEASE: Major Environmental and Affordable Housing Organizations Endorse Senator Wiener’s SB 50, the More HOMES Act

California League of Conservation Voters, Non-Profit Housing Association of Northern California &...

January 18, 2019

RELEASE: ABAG Passes First Comprehensive Housing Approach in Bay Area History

ABAG Passes First Comprehensive Housing Approach in Bay Area HistoryNPH Applauds Passage of Critical...

January 11, 2019

Statement on Governor's "California From All" Budget from NPH Executive Director Amie Fishman

“A California For All means investing deeply in housing, demonstrating strong leadership, and ...

November 7, 2018

Statement from Non-Profit Housing Association of Northern California Executive Director Amie Fishman on Passage of Proposition 1 and 2 Affordable Housing Measures

“Propositions 1 and 2 are critical wins for our Bay Area and California communities — ou...

November 6, 2018

STATEMENT: In Anticipation of Election's Unprecedented Number of Affordable Housing Measures

In Anticipation of Election Day’s Unprecedented Number of Affordable Housing Measures Statement fr...

October 30, 2018

New “HIP” solution created to drive progress for Bay Area region’s housing crisis

A new “HIP” program of incentives passed by the Metropolitan Transportation Commission (MTC) las...

September 11, 2018

RELEASE: New Santa Cruz County Data - Housing Needs Grow, State Funding Drops

New Santa Cruz County Data: Housing Needs Grow, State Funding Drops New report builds case for local...

July 25, 2018

NPH Statement on Santa Rosa Affordable Housing Bond Referral

NPH EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR AMIE FISHMAN STATEMENT ON SANTA ROSA AFFORDABLE HOUSING BOND REFERRAL “...

December 20, 2017

San Jose Organizations to Strengthen Civic Engagement, Increase City Vibrancy with $1 Million Boost from Night Foundation

Eleven projects are aimed at making San Jose a more vibrant place to live and work, driven by reside...

December 12, 2017

Statements from Affordable Housing Leaders after Passing of San Francisco Mayor Ed Lee

STATEMENTS FROM AFFORDABLE HOUSING LEADERS AFTER PASSING OF SAN FRANCISCO MAYOR EDWIN M. LEE Afforda...

November 2, 2017

Chan Zuckerberg Institute: "We're all in this together and now is the time for bold solutions"

“We’re all in this together and now is the time for big bold solutions.” – Amie Fishman,...

September 29, 2017

GOVERNOR SIGNS HOUSING PACKAGE, LAUNCHES PROGRESS FOR CALIFORNIA HOUSING

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September 15, 2017

9.15.17 NPH Response to Housing Package Votes

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July 17, 2017

NPH EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR AMIE FISHMAN STATEMENT ON HOUSING PACKAGE ANNOUNCED TODAY “All of Calif...

June 20, 2017

RELEASE: Bay Area Region Faces Critical Juncture for Housing Approach


    Bay Area Region Faces Critical Juncture for Housing Approach
 Newly consolidated reg...

June 8, 2017

RELEASE: California Counties Lead List of Most Expensive Jurisdictions in Nation

California Counties Lead List of Most Expensive Jurisdictions in NationNew National Report Finds Aff...

June 1, 2017

Senate passes bill to protect political free speech rights of HOA residents

Sacramento – The California Senate tonight approved a bill by Senator Bob Wieckowski (D-Fremont) t...

May 5, 2017

New Bay Area Data: Housing Costs Rise, Needs Grow, Funding Plummets

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May 5, 2017

New East Bay Data: Housing Costs Rise, Needs Grow, Funding Plummets

New East Bay Data: Housing Costs Rise, Needs Grow, Funding Plummets New Reports Builds Case for Acti...

April 25, 2017

RELEASE: Bay Area Explores Solutions during Affordable Housing Month

Bay Area Explores Housing Opportunities, Solutions during Affordable Housing Month After November me...

April 3, 2017

National Housing Award Goes to Two Bay Area Affordable Housing Organizations

National Housing Award Goes to Two Bay Area Affordable Housing Organizations NPH and EBHO Recognized...

March 2, 2017

STATEMENT: NPH Executive Director on this morning's Ben Carson HUD Appointment

NPH EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR AMIE FISHMAN STATEMENT ON THIS MORNING’S BEN CARSON HUD APPOINTMENT  �...

December 5, 2016

A Statement From NPH Executive Director Amie Fishman on Ben Carson Pick for HUD Secretary

  After much speculation — and amidst grave concern from experts in the housing and developme...

November 21, 2016

RELEASE: Updated Election Results for Affordable Housing Measures Demonstrate Significant Investments, Broad Public Support

Media Contact Alina Harway, NPH Interim Communications Director 415-989-8160 x36, alina@nonprofithou...

November 18, 2016

NPH ACTION FUND PRESS RELEASE: AFFORDABLE HOMES TOP PRIORITY FOR BAY AREA VOTERS

Contacts:  Sharon Cornu, Political Directorsharon@nonprofithousing.org (510) 207-9556 Alina Harway...

March 3, 2016

City of Oakland, Bonta Offer New Tool to Build Affordable Housing

(Sacramento, CA) – Assemblymember Rob Bonta (D-Oakland) today introduced AB 2031 to empower Ca...

January 29, 2016

Our Innovative New Political Program and Its Director

NPH has hired Sharon Cornu as its first Political Director to launch and lead an innovative program ...

June 8, 2015

Affordable Housing Tax Credit Bill Passes Assembly

The California State Assembly today voted 78-0 to pass Assembly Bill 35, which is jointly authored b...

May 7, 2015

Affordable Housing Tax Credit Bill Passes First Committee

Please read this important press release from Assembly Member David Chiu’s office with a quote...

February 4, 2015

Amie Fishman to Bring Significant Leadership and Expertise to the Non-Profit Housing Association of Northern California as Executive Director

NPH is excited to announce that our new Executive Director will be Amie Fishman.