PAHC - Properties - Resident Services Program

Creating housing opportunities to build
a stronger, more diverse community.

Resident Services Program

Our Mission

To empower PAHC residents to achieve self-sufficiency and maximize their full potential through culturally competent onsite services in education, health and social services.

What We offer

Referrals and applications for community resources.
On-site educational classes and workshops for children, parents, adults and seniors, as well as after-school programs for youth.
One-on-one confidential supportive listening and casework.
Events and activities that build community and strengthen community ties.

The Resident Services Program is an integral part of the general PAHC mission, employing Service Coordinators at our SRO, Senior and Family properties. The Resident Services Program enhances the ability of our residents to pursue goals, maintain stable housing, overcome barriers to success, achieve self-sufficiency, and improve overall quality of life. Through support services we help seniors live independently for as long as possible. We promote healthy families by ensuring that parents are aware of available support and youth have positive role models. Onsite services make it possible for disabled residents to live autonomously and with dignity.

Living in service-enriched affordable housing provides peace of mind from knowing that there is a safe and secure place to call home. Stability and peace of mind leads to greater success in the workplace and at school. By encouraging community understanding and connections, the Resident Services Program helps create stable families, connected neighbors, engaged lives, and bright futures.

Our Director of Resident Services was recently recognized by the Mid-Peninsula Media Center as a Local Hero. Watch her profile here:

Onsite Educational & Wellness Programs

Palo Alto Job Link, one-on-one job coaching in partnership with Palo Alto Adult School
Fresh Approach, healthy cooking classes for families in partnership with the Pacific Coast Farmer’s Market Association & Cooking Matters
Parent Partnership, monthly support group in partnership with Morrissey-Compton Educational Services, funded by Palo Alto Weekly Holiday Fund
Parent Coaching, one-on-one intensive services, in partnership with Morrissey-Compton, funded by Palo Alto Weekly Holiday Fund
Yoga Classes, 3 classes weekly taught by 2 resident-volunteers
ESL Classes, 4 classes per week taught by volunteers
Intro to Computers Classes, 2 levels in 8-week series, rotating among properties
Senior Wellness Speaker Series, monthly at our senior property
Toddler Time, toddler-parent cooperative held twice a week
Kinder Stars, PreK-K enrichment, 5 classes per week at 2 properties
Homework Clubs, 14 sessions per week at 5 properties
Advice Nurse, bimonthly at 2 properties
Podiatry Service, bimonthly at our senior property