In December, Peoples’ Self-Help Housing (PSHH) will be opening a new property called Heath House, on Sola Street in Santa Barbara. Heath House will provide housing for formerly homeless women in the area.

The site is a historic building that was formerly a community AIDS hospice but is no longer in use. Earlier this year, PSHH purchased the property, with plans for an extensive restoration and rehabilitation.

“We were thrilled to have the opportunity to restore this historic property and to bring more much-needed permanent affordable housing to the city of Santa Barbara,” said Ken Trigueiro, CEO/president of PSHH. “Heath House is truly one-of-a-kind, and we look forward to welcoming our new residents home in a few short weeks.”

The two-story, 2,500 square-foot home will have seven bedrooms, five bathrooms, multiple common areas, and a shared kitchen and dining room.

PSHH will provide onsite supportive services, including case management, counseling, education programs, and compassionate property management — all free for the residents.

Over the next month, PSHH is looking for community donations to help raise $50,000 to complete the furnishings and provide kitchenware, bedding, and other household essentials for Heath House’s new residents.

To support the women of Heath House, gifts can be made online at pshhc.org/hhgiving.

Founded in 1970, PSHH is the longest-serving nonprofit affordable housing organization on the Central Coast. With a mission of building homes and providing services to strengthen communities, PSHH serves low-income households, working families, seniors, farmworkers, veterans, those living with disabilities, and the formerly homeless.

For more, visit pshhc.org, email info@pshhc.org or call 805-781-3088.