People’s Self-Help Housing (PSHH) has appointed Jimmy Summer as director of Home Ownership.

Summer has more than five years of experience at PSHH, working in both multi-family housing and home ownership-project management.

Since joining PSHH in 2019, he has held a number of positions within the real estate development team, including working in Acquisitions and in Multi-Family Development.

His transition to Home Ownership in early 2022 saw all of these skills benefit households building through the self-help program.

Having earned a Bachelor of Science in Commerce from Santa Clara University, Summer worked in corporate finance in Seattle, Washington, before coming to PSHH. He then moved to the technology field on his return to his hometown of San Luis Obispo.

“I am excited to be part of an organization that provides homeownership opportunities for hard-working, low-income families in our community,” said Summer. “The Central Coast is one of the least affordable places in the country, which makes homeownership almost impossible for low-income households.

“Our Home Ownership program allows these families to realize their dreams of owning a home that they earn by dedicating their weekends to the construction of their houses.”

Summer, who lives in Shell Beach, joined the Pismo Beach Planning Commission in March.

To learn more, visit pshhc.org/leadership.

Founded in 1970, PSHH serves low-income households, including families, seniors, veterans, farm workers, those living with disabilities and the formerly homeless.

It also provides homeownership opportunities through a self-help, “sweat equity” program that has seen some 1,200 homes successfully completed.

PSHH secures land, then find groups of families to build their homes together. The program leverages the time, effort, and sweat equity of neighbors working alongside each other to transform their work into the investment of a lifetime.

Used in lieu of a cash down payment, and with the help of an affordable mortgage, the collective effort creates a sense of pride and long-lasting connections.

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