Thanks to City staff for intervening and to all of the organizations and community members who have assisted these families.

I also commend the City for stepping in to help these tenants assert their rights to remain in their homes. The outpouring of financial and other support from our community is also encouraging.

I recently overheard one fire fighter who had inspected the Park Vista units saying that the landlord was trying to "Google-ize" the property in reference to the remodel plans.

Thank you to the City and to the Voice for following this story. Parents in the Mistral community have been very concerned about our fellow families' struggles against some very greedy, criminally manipulative landlords.

I feel and empathize with the Park Vista Victims - Victimized not only by the fire but by the shrewd nature of the apartment owners and their employed management staff.

Though a positive for the City, where does the City Council stand? They have been silent in this matter.

Unfair evictions and constant and extreme rental increases are occurring daily. Who is helping to give these people some room to breath?

If it's know 65 percent of Mtn View is rental based, why is there not more support for these people?

RE: NHN Housing Program & Housing Networks (Private Rental Market) &
Basic Needs Programs...

Dear Friends and those who need extra help,

Yes, @A Renter a resident of Bailey Park and others, there is help.
Neighbors Helping Neighbors has programs to assist many middle income
renter, home owner and small business owner who may not qualify for traditional social services. We also, serve some low income and displaced households too.

Here are some of our features, tools and materials for the "private rental market" searches. We are creating another announcement for "public/subsidized rental market" to be sent out March 2016.

Relocation Packet - Blank Rental Application / Credit Bureau / Proof of Income / Cover letter to Landlords
~~ Relocation Supplies - Moving Boxes & resources for relocations
~~ Listings Alerts 2015 - Weekly rental listings for Shared Housing & or 1-2-3 Bedroom are sent via email ONLY to renters on our Housing Network rosters.

~~ Housing Q & A - NHN Housing Consultants answer FAQS.

~~ Landlord Tenant Issues - Assistance w/letter writing, negotiations and more.
~~ Attorney & Legal Program Referrals
~~ Roommate Matches - Based on personal & rental profiles, people are paired up with other renters for housing searches.

Rental Assistance/Application Fee Assistance/Utility Assistance - on a case by case basis applicants are considered for financial assistance with rent, 'first & last rent plus deposits. And financial assistance with paying application fees or utility bills. We do not have a one-time only requirement for applying.

NHN Housing Coordinator, Housing Consultants & Helpers - non paid volunteers help renters navigate housing search.

NHN.HousingProgram@gmail - This is a specially designated email address for communications between NHN our Neighbors In Need, Community Partners and landlords. We strive to keep personal information of landlords and renters private. Messages from this email address are strictly prohibited from being forwarded to others without expressed or written permission.
If you feel someone else can benefit from NHN Programs please have them contact us directly. NHN.HousingProgram@gmail.com

Basic Needs Programs, services and peer counseling and case management. NHN has no income requirements. All those who wish to enroll in our programs or seek guidance, must complete program forms.
NHN Program Form/Budget Worksheet and complete either in person or phone 'in take interview' with NHN Peer Counselor or Case Manager. Plus, Budget Worksheets expire every 3 months. Everyone is required to submit current Budget Worksheet
and supporting documentation quarterly.Contact, NHN.FamilyAmbassador@gmail.com

Community Outreach Events - New clients can schedule a 30 min appt with counselors to discuss their life's challenges, get resources and guidence. Everyone approved for NHN Programs is required to schedule minimum two 'in person' appointment w/Peer Counselor or Case Manager, annually. These events provide an opportunity to update forms and documents. As well as discuss current circumstances and receive resources. Fall series; Thurdays, Palo Alto, 10/08 and Nov.5th. Saturdays; MV, 9/26, 10/10 and 11/07.
'NEW' 2015 Fall Relocation Workshops - NHN will include some dates during 2015 "NHN Community Outreach Events" these valuable sessions with trained Housing Consultant for those who are searching for a 'private market' rentals (both 'shared rentals & 1-2-3 Bedrooms). It is suggested that everyone on our Housing Network Roster attend these workshops. Community Partners and collaborators are welcome to attend.
Workshops (1 hour) will include the following.
​ ~ Review NHN Housing Program - Guidelines & Policies
~ Overview NHN Housing Networks
~ NHN Relocation Packet / Going Prepared to Rental Appointments - Purpose and obtaining best possible best outcomes.​
~ Housing Q & A (30 MIN at the end of presentation)

NHN has a belief that everyone desires suitable and affordable housing in this historically unprecedented "private & public rental markets". We must work more efficiently, smarter and go prepared. It isn't enough for a renter to do an online search, drive by or posted messages to find a suitable place to live without assistance from an experienced team.

​ Please note that we do have a Home Sharing Program (​Room Rentals, House Sitting, Host-Guest) this program is primarily for landlords renting rooms, folks who need house sitters and those who welcome guests into their homes for low and no cost. NHN has developed an impressive database of landlords. We will send out a separate announcement with details of this program.

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​Joanne, NHN Houising Coordinator
NHN.HousingProgram@gmail.com
Phone: 650-283-0270 (no texting please)​

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Best possible outcomes happen when you go prepared. Complete 'NHN Relocation Package'include ​rental application, credit bureau, proof of income and make copies. When in doubt, or presented w/a barrier, ASK. We are here to help...