PEP Housing Board Member Named Volunteer of the Year
Leota Fisher joined PEP Housing's board of directors in 1991. Now 94, she has served PEP Housing with a steadfast commitment for 19 years. The most amazing part of Leota's service is that at 94 years old and with multiple health concerns, she still remains actively involved in PEP Housing. Leota suffers from macular degeneration in both of her eyes, which has severely affected her vision. In order to read, she must use a powerful magnifying lens, in addition to prescription glasses. Despite that disability, she carefully reads every board document and offers informed and thoughtful comments at board meetings and board committee meetings. Leota also suffers from a bad back, of which she had surgery on several years ago. Despite the dangers of going under general anesthesia at her age, she was committed to living life to its fullest and went ahead with the risky surgery. Unfortunately, the surgery proved too much for her body to handle and she suffered a stroke following the surgery. However, Leota's spirit never wavered and she fought her way down the long the road to recovery, finally returning to her home many months later. During her time in the board and care facility, she still participated on the PEP Housing board by reading board minutes, conversing with other board members and staff, voting on key issues, and co-signing on checks when needed. Executive Director Receives Outstanding Mentor AwardSince taking the helm at PEP Housing in 2004, Mary Stompe has shown extraordinary leadership through her mentorship of various staff members. She has coached, counseled, and encouraged her employees to grow both personally and professionally, and has provided a supportive environment in which to do so. Her dedication to mentoring staff and encouraging their professional growth were recognized at the Aging Services of California’s Annual Conference in May where Mary received their Outstanding Mentor Award.
Casa Grande Senior Apartments Wins Governor's Environmental and Economic Leadership AwardCasa Grande Senior Apartments has been awarded a 2009 Governor's Environmental and Economic Leadership Award (GEELA) in the category of Sustainable Communities.
The GEELA is California’s highest environmental honor. The program recognizes individuals, organizations, and businesses that have demonstrated exceptional leadership and made notable, voluntary contributions in conserving California’s precious resources, protecting and enhancing our environment, building public-private partnerships and strengthening the State’s economy.
All nominations received this year underwent a very extensive screening, review, and evaluation process. PEP Housing’s particular nomination was deemed exceptional for its breadth, environmental and economic impact, and value to California’s environment and economy.
2009 Affordable Housing Management Association AwardEach year the Affordable Housing Management Association of Northern California, Nevada and Hawaii (AHMA-NCNH) recognizes the many challenges and opportunities facing individuals in all aspects of the affordable housing industry. Their awards program recognizes individuals for their outstanding contributions to the multifamily affordable housing industry.
This year, PEP Housing nominated Sue Castelucci from the City of Petaluma’s Community Development Department in the category of “Outstanding Contribution by a Government Official.” We are very proud that Sue was chosen to receive this award. PEP Housing and other organizations have been helped in so many ways by the City of Petaluma’s Housing Department. Both Sue and her Department Head, Bonne Gaebler, have been a wonderful inspiration to people who need a helping hand in Petaluma. If the need is there, then so are they.
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