Workforce Housing Access: When Housing is Accessible, Employees Stay

Description

Housing access is a critical workforce issue. When employees are unable to secure housing near their jobs, employers face increased turnover, productivity losses, and recruitment challenges. For the “missing middle” workforce (individuals who earn too much to qualify for subsidies yet too little to afford market-rate rents), navigating fragmented housing information and duplicative application processes presents a significant barrier.

Join Orange County Business Council on Wednesday, April 8, from 1 PM – 3 PM for a timely discussion on how regional leaders are addressing this challenge through the Affordable Housing Access Platform (AHAP) – a single front door to workforce housing in Orange County.

Attendees will gain a deeper understanding of how AHAP streamlines housing access, its implications for workforce stability and retention, and opportunities for employers to support their employees in securing stable housing.

Space is limited, so please register below to reserve your seat.

Program Details

Date: Wednesday, April 8

Time: 1 PM – 3 PM (PST)

Location: Orange County United Way

18012 Mitchell S Irvine, CA 92614

Featured Speakers:

• Jeff Ball, President & CEO, Orange County Business Council (moderator)
• Derrick Gaffney, Community Outreach Supervisor, Jamboree Housing
• Elizabeth Andrade, Executive Director, 211 Orange County, Orange County United Way
• Elizabeth Hansburg, Co-Founder & Director, People for Housing OC 
• Judson Brown, Housing Manager, City of Santa Ana 
• Jason Killebrew, Assistant City Manager & Community Development Director, City of Brea 
• Matt Foulkes, Community & Economic Development Director, City of Buena Park 

This free event is hosted in partnership with Orange County United Way and People for Housing, Orange County.