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Lift to Rise presents leadership academy and outlines affordable‑housing pipeline to Coachella commission

Coachella Youth Advisory Commission · January 12, 2026
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Joe Mota of Lift to Rise described a cross‑sector affordable‑housing effort that he said includes 9,300+ pipeline units, more than 952 units entering construction, a $41,000,000 catalyst loan product and a Communities by Cities Leadership Academy starting Jan. 26; he invited youth and residents to participate and confirmed a stipend will be provided.

Joe Mota, director of power building at Lift to Rise, told the Coachella Youth Advisory Commission that the organization is coordinating cities, the county, developers and community groups to increase affordable‑housing supply in the Coachella Valley.

"Our goal is to reduce rent burden in the Coachella Valley by 30% through the production of 10,000 affordable housing units by 2028," Mota said, and he added that current pipeline and financing…

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