For residents like Gloria Moreno, how the statements could better capture the experience of low-income residents, renters and members of the Latino community as they struggle with the rising regional housing costs was top of mind. Noting many are forced to live in their cars or together with multiple families, Moreno emphasized the stress some community members feel in trying to make ends meet.
“I think this is more that just an affordable housing issue, this is a moral issue,” she said. “People are living in their cars, people can barely afford to live here.”
Roundup of Our August 27th Kickoff
One San Mateo has arrived and is ready to make a difference.
I’m pleased to say that One San Mateo’s kickoff was a success! An abundance of good people were in attendance, and I genuinely believe new connections were made across a variety of lines. Thank you to everyone who came, braved the record-breaking heat, and made the event possible!
[VIDEO] Gloria’s Closing Reflection (with Some Closing Remarks from John Fyfe)
Reflection #2: Crises
We often begin our meetings with a reflection which helps put our work in context and maybe even provides us with some hope and inspiration. Here we would like to make some of those reflections available for all. This reflection on crises was read by our Chair of Outreach, Gloria Moreno, and is adapted from … Continue reading Reflection #2: Crises
