| ANAHEIM, CA - (April 22, 2008) - Anaheim’s Mayor and City Council attended Jamboree Housing Corporation’s groundbreaking ceremony today to kick off construction of a residential community designed to provide permanent affordable housing and mental health services for previously homeless individuals and their families. The ceremony was held at the future site of Diamond Apartment Homes at 1310 W. Diamond Street.
When completed, Diamond Apartment Homes will provide housing to 25 low-income families. Each residence will be fully furnished and include ENERGY STAR appliances, window and floor coverings and generous storage areas. A 2,500-square-foot resource center is planned for the community that will feature a teaching kitchen, multipurpose room and a computer lab. This facility, combined with the medical and mental health services offered at Diamond Apartment Homes, will assist future residents on their quest to live a better and more productive lifestyle. In an effort to provide these services to residents, the Anaheim Housing Authority and Redevelopment Agency have partnered with Jamboree Housing Corporation and its resident services division Housing with HEART (Helping Educate, Activate and Respond together), H.O.M.E.S., Inc. (Helping Our Mentally Ill Experience Success) and Telecare Corporation to ensure residents receive supportive and independent living services. Completion of the Diamond Apartment Homes is slated for March 2009. For more information about the Diamond Apartment Homes, call (949) 263-8676 or visit www.jamboreehousing.com. Media Contact: Ruth Ruiz 714.765.5060 more city news
### ABOUT ANAHEIM - The City of Anaheim, founded in 1857, is one of the nation's premier municipalities and is California's 10th most populous city. Anaheim covers 50 square miles with more than 345,500 residents and more than 3,200 City employees. The municipal corporation's annual budget is $1.4 billion. Anaheim supports a thriving business community with companies such as Carl Karcher Enterprises, Inc., L-3 Communications, Pacific Sunwear, and Disneyland Resort. Successful sports franchises call Anaheim home, including Angels Baseball, Anaheim Ducks, the 2008 Olympic Gold Medal winning U.S. Men's National Volleyball Team, and the 2008 Olympic Silver Medal winning U.S. Women's National Volleyball Team. Anaheim also boasts world-class meeting and entertainment venues with the Anaheim Convention Center, the largest on the west coast, Honda Center, The Grove of Anaheim, The Shops at Anaheim GardenWalk, and Angel Stadium of Anaheim. Annually, Anaheim welcomes millions of visitors to the city, truly making it where the world comes to live, work and play. For more information, please visit www.anaheim.net. |