Welcome to Community Resident Services

Community Resident Services, Inc. (CRS) is a 501©(3) California non-profit organization. 

Our staff and Board of Directors share a commitment to the communities in which we serve. CRS develops and operates affordable rental housing for very-low, low- and moderate income households in California by participating in the ownership and management of such properties with local for-profit developers and owners.

CRS was started in June 2007 with the concurrent goals of playing a role in the development of affordable housing and providing valuable social services to the residents of our properties.

We believe...

• In the capability of our residents to improve their path in life if given the tools to do so.
• In providing services with respect, integrity and innovation.
• In the power that children have to change the course of our world, and that they need our guidance with this charge.
• In the importance of affordable housing development in our communities
• In the life-changing ability of social services.

Mission Statement:

CRS empowers existing communities to help them develop a healthy environment through listening to the needs of our residents and fostering the strengths of all.  We provide compassionate services and programs within residential communities.

How It Works:

Joint Ventures

CRS develops and operates affordable rental housing for low- and moderate households in California by participating in the ownership and management of such properties with local for-profit developers and owners. CRS participates as the Managing General Partner of the

ownership entity for each property. As the Managing General Partner, CRS is responsible for the management and supervision of the ownership, development and operation of the property. CRS does not provide financial guarantees and does not pay for any of the predevelopment costs of local for-profit partner.

Resident Services

CRS’s core competency is bringing quality services to the residents that are appropriate to the specific populations of each property. The services include, but are not be limited to, after-school programs, computer learning, after-school and school-break recreational and cultural programs, English-as-a-Second-Language, résumé writing courses, job search courses, personal health maintenance courses, summer lunch programs, and resident ombudsman programs.

Onsite Staffing

While staffing varies based upon the specific needs and programs at each property, CRS

generally hires Program Coordinators to assist at each property. The primary function of the

Program Coordinator is to effectively assist resident family members that have requested

support in enhancing the quality of their daily lives and in more fully and successfully

participating in the educational and economic mainstream. The Program Coordinator provides

tenants with information about and supportive access to local services and resources that can

assist the residents to achieve their life goals. The Program Coordinator is an integral part of the housing and property team and plays a critical role in the overall positive maintenance of the property for the enjoyment of its residents and the respect of its neighbors.

Property Tax Exemption

As the Managing General Partner for specific properties, CRS is responsible for securing the real estate tax exemptions available.

Local Government Funding

As a part of the development team for each property, CRS assists in securing governmental funding for the properties’ development.

Improving Family Services

• English-as-a-second language
• Information seminars
• Parties and celebrations
• Social service referrals 
• Nutrition and wellness
• Blood pressure screening
• Medication assessment 
• Walking/Exercises 

Improving Youth Services

• Drug treatment and education 
• Life skills and enrichment 
• Conflict resolution 
• Leadership development programs
• Tutoring
• Recreation 

Improving Adult Services

• Job searches introduction to computers
• Internet access
• Word processing
• Spreadsheets
• Résumé development 
• Interview workshops

We participate in 27 properties in California, Washington, and Arizona