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Our impact

What we’ve done together

Everything we do is designed to get tangible results for everyday people—from new homes to better policies to programs that help families put food on the table.
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Our progress

Creating lasting change in the Coachella Valley and beyond

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Coalition

200+ active coalition members

Our work is powered by over 200 neighbors, local leaders, partners, government officials, funders, nonprofits, and more
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Reach

Impact in every district

We work in every district in the county to back more housing projects, bring more voices into the conversation, and make sure every community gets the support they need.
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Change

130,300+ people supported

Whether we’re funding new affordable homes, helping renters advocate for their rights, hosting food drives, or running monthly workshops, our work touches thousands of lives every year.

We Lift Catalyst Fund

Building more homes in more communities with the We Lift Catalyst Fund

Across Riverside County, the We Lift Catalyst Fund is supporting crucial affordable housing projects, from farmworker communities in Thermal to senior housing in Palm Springs.
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Stability

4,500+ people housed

Thanks to the Fund, thousands of people have moved into safe, stable homes.
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Development

1,500+ affordable homes created

From mobile home communities and single-family housing to major apartment complexes, the Fund has helped thousands of homes open their doors.
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Funding

$45 million+ in loans delivered

The Fund has delivered millions of dollars in flexible loans to help underfunded housing projects go from early planning to ribbon-cutting.
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Momentum

$839 million in housing development unlocked

Over 1,500 affordable units have moved forward thanks to the Fund.

Affordable housing pipeline

Track affordable housing across the region

Take a look at our interactive map for a snapshot of all of the affordable housing projects coming down the pike.
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