Learn, Live, and Thrive in Community

Our Goals
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Connect graduate students and retirees for an affordable housing option
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Support retirees planning to age in place
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Build intergenerational relationships through interdependence
What We Do
We connect UC retiree homeowners with a spare bedroom to UC Berkeley graduate students, Postdocs, and Visiting Scholars looking for affordable housing. Our education, resources, and support empower participants to find a living situation that works for them.
Community Partners
Ashby Village, lead partner and fiscal sponsor
Other partners who have helped us develop our program, documents, and process:
- Age-Friendly Berkeley Initiatives
- At Home With Growing Older
- Berkeley Student Cooperative
- Cal Housing Assignment Office
- City of Berkeley Health, Housing & Community Services Department
- Legal Assistance for Seniors
- The Berkeley Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) Task Force
- The Transition Network (TTN) HOME
- UC Berkeley Division of Student Affairs
- SEEDS Community Resolution Center
Funding
UC Berkeley Chancellor’s Community Partnership Fund
Covia, technical and funding support