BUENA VISTA COMMUNITY ASSN
EIN 37-1655814
What they do
Created Buena Vista Community Assn to Prep and Provide Stability, Support, Encouragement, Guidance, and Educational Information for Low and Very-low Renting Families Facing Displacement and Eviction Through No Fault of Their Own. Saved 450 Households By Negotiating With Landlord to Delay 30-day 300% Rent Increase, Provide A Minimal Relocation Fund for Those Choosing to Leave As Well As Providing A Good Character Rental Reference. Filed A Successful Housing Lawsuit On Behalf of Residents Displaced By Landlord Decision to Opt Out of HUD Rental Subsidy. Successful Lawsuit Identified Nationwide Problem for Availability and Lack of Quality Affordable Housing for Low- and Very Low-income Families. The Federal Government Placed A 2-year Moratorium Preventing Owner Landlords From Opting Out of HUD Housing Contracts While The Government Accessed What Action to Prevent Significant Increase In Homeless Families Nationwide. Since 1994 Till Present Day (2025) Have Provided Renters With Free Informa
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DELORES WILLS GUYTONRECREATION AND ACTIVITIES
JAMAL HENDERSONVOLUNTEER
JOHN HENDERSONCHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER
KAIAH MUNOZSECRETARY
MODESSA HENDERSONPRINCIPAL OFFICER
About this charity
- Location
- PO BOX 1063, Alameda, CA 94501
- County
- Alameda
- In care of
- Modessa Henderson
- Primary officer
- Modessa Henderson, Chief Executive Officer
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Filing and classification
- Latest tax year
- 2024
- Tax period began
- January 1, 2024
- Return type
- 990EZ