The Housing Authority of the City of Santa Barbara (HACSB), in collaboration with nonprofit affiliate 2nd Story Associates, hosted the annual Young at Heart Senior Fair May 8 at Gardens on Hope senior affordable-housing development, 251 S. Hope Ave.
The fair linked seniors with services and resources, which is a part of HACSB’s commitment to providing resources and support that enable local older residents to experience a good quality of life
“Service-enriched senior housing offers a wide range of social services and other support, designed to improve the health, wellness and future of our residents,” said Alice Villarreal Redit, HACSB Resident Programs supervisor.
“Gardens on Hope serves as a shining example of affordable, service-enriched senior housing, which is community-oriented housing designed to accommodate elderly persons as they age in place,” Redit said.
“Seniors living at several Housing Authority senior sites, such as Presidio Springs and Villa Santa Fe, also attended the Senior Fair, providing these residents with an opportunity to tour the community and enjoy a barbecue lunch and live music,” she said.
Community partners and sponsors included: California Connect, Center for Successful Aging, Santa Barbara County Department of Social Services, Dream Foundation, Family Service Agency, Garden Court & Gardens on Hope, Hospice of Santa Barbara, Integrated Health Clinic by Sanctuary & Premier Valley Medical Group, Independent Living Resource Center, Santa Barbara Museum of Art, Santa Barbara Neighborhood Clinics, Santa Barbara Public Library, and Unity Shoppe.
“It’s essential for our senior community to know that affordable resources such as Gardens on Hope exist within our community,” said Redit.