Molly’s Journey To Her #Homeformore
Having gone to college and lived away from my parents, I never thought it would be 13 years after I graduated until I would finally move out on my own…but that’s what happened.
Author: Brand Desk
Urban Institute & The Kelsey Publish New Research
The Kelsey partners with The Urban Institute for assessment on the housing needs of people with disabilities.
Four runners are taking on the New York City Marathon in honor of The Kelsey
Four runners are taking on the New York City Marathon next weekend in honor of The Kelsey. These champions for inclusive housing have raised over $20,000 (and counting!) with their fundraising efforts in support of The Kelsey. Help them reach their $25,000 goal!
Element of the Month: Artwork in Building
Annie Lascoe, Director of Development, appreciates the ability artwork has to “transform a house into a home” as well as create a sense of belonging in the community.
Annie Lascoe
Funding Opportunity: Apply to Run San Francisco’s Disability Community Cultural Center!
The Kelsey shares key information about the newly released City of San Francisco’s Request for Proposals (RFP) for the future Disability Community Cultural Center (DCCC). Learn more about how you can apply to be the future operator of the DCC by November 23, 2022 at 3PM PST.
Inclusive Houser Network
We are thrilled to share the creation of a new collaborative that The Kelsey is convening. It is called the Inclusive Houser Network, an impressive group of organizations developing or operating disability-forward, inclusive housing across the country.
Element of the Month: Focus Group
This month’s Element of the Month is brought to you by one of our allies and close architectural partners, Anne Riggs of David Baker Architects. An element that has been crucial for her work are Focus Groups which involve people with disabilities sharing insight and feedback before the design process even begins. She talks about the importance of involving end users from the very beginning to ensure an inclusive product.
The Kelsey receives the Association of Fundraising Professionals Impact Award
The Kelsey is honored to be the recipient of the Association of Fundraising Professionals’ Impact Award recognizing our partnerships to support inclusive housing in San Francisco.
Element of the Month: Pedestrian Safety
This month, one of our dynamic Summer Analysts, Sandra Conley, talks about how her previous injuries now make her prioritize safety and navigability of spaces. Her element of choice is Pedestrian Safety which ensures that pedestrian paths are not only always distinctively marked but also strategically placed adjacent to vehicular ways and passenger loading zones. Whether providing safety to residents or ensuring that the building is visitable for guests, Pedestrian Safety provides the additional benefits of safety for everyone and ultimately a more beautiful, better-designed space.