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Celebrating the life of
George Moylan
San Luis Obispo suffered a
great loss when George Moylan passed away on September 30, 2005.
We will all miss his
commitment to affordable housing, his sense of humor and his sometimes
painfully honest comments and assessments.
George was a tireless
advocate for affordable housing and a highly respected expert in the
field. He committed his last 18 years to improving the living conditions
for less fortunate members of our community.
As the Executive Director
for the Housing Authority of the City of San Luis Obispo and the San
Luis Obispo Nonprofit Housing Corporation, George created and managed
affordable rental housing and provided rental assistance.
A creative problem solver,
George went far beyond the typical role of a housing authority director
to address the housing needs of this community. He partnered with
service providers to own and maintain the Maxine Lewis Memorial Homeless
Shelter. He partnered with others to create and operate the Tenant Based
Rental Assistance Program, which helps people with special needs secure
affordable housing.
Based on his ongoing
commitment to our creation and success, George has also been called the
father of the Housing Trust Fund. He was active in the initial
organizing efforts for the HTF and was one of our founding directors. He
helped us to raise needed funding and served on our board through July
of 2005.
At his family's request, a
memorial fund has been established at the HTF to honor George's memory
and continue his important work. Contributions to the George Moylan
Affordable Housing Fund
will be used exclusively to help finance affordable housing in San Luis
Obispo County.
We ask visitors to this
website to consider making a tax deductible contribution* to the George
Moylan Affordable Housing Fund.
Please make your check
payable to "SLOCHTF George Moylan Fund" and mail it to:
SLOCHTF
4111 Broad St., Ste. A6
San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
As of January 1, 2008,
over $76,000 has been raised for the George Moylan Affordable
Housing Fund from more than 300 individuals, firms and organizations.
Click here to download a flyer
on the George Moylan Affordable Housing Fund. An updated list of
contributors will be posted soon.
Heritage Oaks Bank selected the George Moylan Fund as a benefactor for its Paso Robles
Fun Run in both 2007 and 2008. Click here to
learn more.
* The Housing Trust Fund
is a 501(c)(3) corporation. Contributions to the George Moylan
Affordable Housing Fund may
be deductible on your state and federal income tax returns. Please check
with your accountant or tax advisor. Photo reprinted by permission from
The Tribune.
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