An Affordable Housing Program Administered by Non-Profit Construction Corporation.

The California Housing & Equity Accelerator offers a thoughtful model that seeks to reduce the cost of housing production while creating immediate equity for qualified homebuyers upon completion. By lowering development costs while preserving market value, the program provides low- and moderate-income families with a meaningful opportunity to begin building wealth through homeownership from the very first day.

I commend Non-profit Construction Corporation for its leadership and vision in developing this initiative and appreciate its commitment to creating attainable housing opportunities for Californians.

The CHEA builds on real-world experience by focusing on reducing the cost of housing production through coordinated systems and the use of factory-built housing, which creates an opportunity for immediate equity at the time of home completion. This is a powerful concept, especially for low- and moderate-income families who are seeking not only housing, but a pathway to build starter wealth and achieve long-term financial stability.

From a disaster recovery perspective, the ability to rapidly produce housing while maintaining quality, affordability, and long-term value is essential. This model offers a pathway not only to rebuild, but to rebuild stronger while creating opportunities for families to establish equity and stability as part of the recovery process.

The California Housing & Equity Accelerator presents a forward-thinking approach that aligns well with the needs of our region. By focusing on reducing the cost of housing production while maintaining conventional market value, the program creates an opportunity for immediate equity at the time of home completion. The program provides the ability for families to access hardship homes, ADUs and single-family starter homes at much lower housing production costs — creating vital opportunities for low-income families, veterans, seniors and young families starting out in their homeownership pathways.

The CHEA framework is designed to work in coordination with local governments rather than relying solely on government-funded construction. It allows counties like El Dorado to participate in ways that align with local priorities, whether through permitting efficiencies, land opportunities, or strategic partnerships, while leveraging private-sector involvement to increase housing production.

Caleb has been a tireless advocate for initiatives that elevate individuals and families by increasing access to safe, stable, and affordable housing. His leadership in advancing projects such as the California Housing & Equity Accelerator demonstrates his deep understanding of the systemic barriers that many community members face and his ability to build collaborative solutions that create lasting impact.

Our Foundation has had the privilege of supporting one of Caleb's most meaningful endeavors: the development of the first Title 25-compliant homes serving the community of Grizzly Flats. Following the devastating Caldor Fire, Caleb's work helped transform a vision into reality, creating a home to signify the support for long-term recovery and resilience for a community that continues to heal from significant loss.