HIP Housing showcases children's calendar, says 258 local residents served in 2024–25

Daly City — Brian Perkins, board member of HIP Housing, presented the nonprofit's annual calendar contest to the Daly City Council and reported on local activity and program metrics.

Perkins said HIP Housing served 258 residents in the 2024–25 fiscal year and reported 35 tenants living in one of the organization's Daly City apartment buildings. He said eight families were enrolled in a self‑sufficiency program in Daly City that pairs below‑market rents ("paying as little as $100 a room per month," as described in the presentation) with educational or workforce commitments. Perkins described shared housing services for seniors and noted 28 Daly City residents applied last year for shared housing placement.

Perkins gave concrete examples of workers who would qualify for HIP Housing income thresholds, including a warehouse associate at $20 an hour, a dishwasher at Bon Appetit in San Bruno and an in‑home caregiver position at $20.91 an hour, and said these are the kinds of jobs whose holders often remain on affordable‑housing interest lists. He also said the county interest list for affordable housing is about 25,000 people.

Councilmembers praised the calendar art and credited HIP Housing for local services. Vice Mayor Teresa Perano read aloud the January calendar winner’s text: “My home is like a rainbow house. It has ice cream, fish, and lots of colors. At home, I laugh, play, and get big hugs. My home means love and happiness every day.” Councilmembers emphasized partnerships with community colleges and local nonprofit resources to support self‑sufficiency and shared housing placements.

Perkins closed by thanking the city for partnership and inviting questions; no formal action followed the presentation.