Coast Villas, a new affordable housing community co‑developed by National CORE and the San Diego Community Housing Corporation (SDCHC), will serve Oceanside seniors in need, including veterans and individuals with mental health needs. National CORE and SDCHC joined elected officials and community partners on May 12 to break ground on the development, located within walking distance of the historic Oceanside Municipal Pier and Buccaneer Beach.
COREvolution’s Energy Education Coordinator Molly Tenenbaum shines as brightly as the sun when she’s teaching residents about the benefits of solar energy and wise energy use, because she knows her outreach means lower utility bills and increased financial stability. “It is so fulfilling to teach our residents about all the rebates, discounts and tips that can really help ease the burden of their utility costs,” Molly said.
National CORE Project Engineer Angie Cihangir spends her days on construction sites, hard hat on, working alongside contractors to ensure the company’s developments are built as designed. It’s a role she has earned in the nation’s most male-dominated industry, where women make up just 11.3% of workers.
Thanks to Congresswoman Norma Torres, a $1 million federal grant is helping move forward a 144-home affordable housing community in Ontario. Located along the Holt Boulevard corridor, the development pairs housing with targeted improvements – safer streets, expanded transit access, new pedestrian routes and a protected bike connection linking neighborhoods across the area. We’re grateful to the City of Ontario for its partnership in delivering housing connected to opportunity.
National CORE has officially launched HavenCORE, a bold new brand identity for our rapidly expanding Property Management division – signaling a transformational leap in the organization’s three decades of industry-leading, resident-centered service. In about one year, HavenCORE has soared to success, adding more than 5,000 apartments – one of the most ambitious expansions in the affordable housing sector today.
National CORE announced today that its Board of Directors has approved the organization’s 2026-2028 Strategic Plan, a roadmap that strengthens financial resilience, diversifies revenue sources and reinforces National CORE’s position as one of the nation’s leading nonprofit affordable housing developers.
The Iris at San Ysidro, National CORE’s stunning new family community in San Diego, blends high-quality, affordable homes and the best of community amenities with a revitalized community park, walkability and regional transit access.
National CORE and the City of Ontario have secured $30 million in state funds to deliver affordable housing, safer streets, reliable transit and long-term opportunity for families along the Holt Boulevard corridor in downtown Ontario.
Alder Square Groundbreaking Launches Fourth Phase of Arrowhead Grove Affordable Housing Community
National CORE welcomed the following new team members in October! • Jessica Rojas, Community Manager • Hayden Schmidt, Maintenance Technician • Christopher Basurto, Assistant Construction Superintendent • Kelvin Chau, Assistant Accounting Manager • Zachary Ding, Data Analyst • Rahaman Fisher, Maintenance Technician • Peter Hicks, Director of Finance • Sinuhe Huerta, Maintenance Supervisor • Eddy Madere, Leasing Consultant • Kyle Murphy, Facilities Support Associate • Heather Parsons, Vice President of Philanthropy • Teddie Prewett, Compliance Specialist • Omar Preza, Maintenance Technician • Tammy Quach, Leasing Consultant • Maria Salloum, Wine Deck & Events Manager • Dana Simmons, Community Manager • Devon Tichenor, Tasting Room Hospitality Professional • Venita Arceneaux, Services Coordinator • Teresa Bessix, Community Manager • Bianca Blackshear, Services Coordinator • Gail Brown, Services Coordinator • Lanea Coleman, Housing Choice Voucher Specialist • Matthew Edwards, Intern-Planning • Cortney Fletcher, Vice President of Human Resources • Alexis Ilharreguy, Social Media Management Internship • Ryan Lathlean, Maintenance Technician • Ronin Lee, Production Studio Management Internship • Ki-Jana Marquis, Leasing Consultant • Kyle McCook, Assistant Accounting Manager • Irving Reyes, Maintenance Technician • Sughei Sierra, Assistant Manager • Molly Tenenbaum, Energy Education Coordinator
