Supporting Multi-family Housing in Visalia

Community Project Provides Affordable Housing in Fresno County

Community West Bank, in partnership with Federal Home Loan Bank of San Francisco (FHLBank) has awarded a $1.975 million Affordable Housing Program (AHP) grant to Self-Help Enterprises in Visalia. The grant will assist with the construction of 80 multifamily units at Self-Help Enterprises Rancho Colegio affordable housing rental community. Twenty units will be designated for farmworker housing. 

"Partnering with FHLBank San Francisco to build affordable homes in the Central Valley strengthens and supports the communities we've valued for so long. It speaks to who we are," said James J. Kim, president and CEO of Community West Bank. “Helping bring desperately needed affordable housing to Visalia is just one example of how we invest in relationships."  

Self-Help Enterprises is a nationally recognized community development organization that works with low-income families to build and sustain healthy homes and communities. Its service area includes Fresno, Kern, Kings, Madera, Mariposa, Merced, San Joaquin, Stanislaus and Tulare counties. 

"We're incredibly grateful for Community West Bank's pivotal role in securing an AHP grant. Their dedication to low-cost, accessible housing shows a deep and genuine commitment to improving families lives," said Tom Collishaw, CEO of Self-Help Enterprises.

The check presentation took place in Rancho Colegio, California, where representatives from Community West Bank and Self-Help Enterprises came together to celebrate the announcement. 

Read the full press release: Community West Bank Helps Secure $1.975 Million Grant to Fund 80 Affordable Housing Units in Visalia

To learn more about how Community West Bank supports affordable housing and community development throughout California, visit our Community Engagement page. 

Pictured left to right: Valeria Felix, project manager Self-Help Enterprises, Tom Collishaw, president and CEO Self-Help Enterprises, Stefani D. Woods, SVP/market manager Community West Bank.