California’s housing shortage is a well-documented crisis—but here in the Coachella Valley, strategic collaboration is driving measurable progress. We are honored that the Los Angeles Times recently spotlighted the collective efforts behind the region’s momentum on affordable housing development. This recognition underscores the dedication and impact of our partners who are working tirelessly to address…

A coalition of 27 organizations, cities and leaders is urging that the Coachella Valley’s elected representatives in Congress work with their colleagues and the Trump administration to stop proposed cuts to federal funding that would harm residents’ health and access to affordable housing. In a letter addressed to Sens. Alex Padilla and Adam Schiff of…

A recent article in The Desert Sun shared how Lift to Rise is tracking the progress on around 9,300 affordable housing units through our Affordable Housing Pipeline Portal, including approximately 1,400 new units already open to Coachella Valley residents. Thanks to a combination of strategies, we are making significant progress toward our 10-year goal of…