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TTN-HOME*
A Community for Women Over 50 Exploring Housing Options
*A program of the TTN SF/Bay Area chapter
TTN-HOME
For women over 50, who are exploring housing options and are eager to maximize their independence as they continue aging.
TTN-HOME is a HUB that focuses on providing:
• a central meeting ground for women to discover new ways to think about their housing issues
• networking opportunities to connect with other women who have similar housing concerns
• support to one another in this new and uncharted territory critical to our age group
Current Housing Statistic (2015)National: Sales up 3.9%, Rentals up 3.7%
Bay Area: Sales up 32.4%, Rentals up 32.9%
• 50% of retirees today cannot afford to stay where they are.• Where/how are you going to live
when you retire?
Background
• Sept 2012: TTN SF/Bay Area chapter presents half day workshop on housing led by Chris Kennedy of Age2Age. Over 60 women attended.
• TTN SF/Bay Area chapter creates geographically-based peer groups focusing on housing needs.
TTN-HOME
• May 2013: Opened meetings to the general public as a TTN community service. Began focusing on the 12 most likely housing options for seniors in the East Bay.
Must HavesCommunity, Community, Community
• Easy walking distance to transportation, shops• All on one level• Safety/security• Pet-friendly• Easy access to cultural events• Ethnic/cultural diversity• Sunny
Housing Options
• Aging in Place• Shared Housing• Co-Housing• Pocket Neighborhoods• Limited Equity Housing Cooperatives• Affordable Senior Housing• Retirement Communities• Accessory Dwelling Units
(Represents condensed version of 12 Housing Options)
Monthly meetings are structured into three-part modules:
Structure focuses on building connections among participants through:
• Panel presentations by women living in featured housing options
• Reflective writing exercises• Small group discussions• Networking time
TTN-HOME monthly meetings
New structure continues to build connections through:
• TTN-HOME moderated listserve: – Currently 647 member mailing list– People post what they are looking for/what they
have to offer– Share resources– Share housing-related relevant articles – Supports spin-off groups
Accomplishments (as of 06/05/15)• One spin-off group looking to purchase a multi-
unit building together• Collaborative series with Ashby Village and
NextVillageSF• Inquiries from other communities about the TTN-
HOME model• Initial stages of forming a facilitated support
group, and a manual (TTN-HOME in a box).• Collecting anecdotal information on those making
decisions after participating in the groups
New group forms to purchase house together
Feedback
“I learned to feel okay about seeking what seems right for me, even as this keeps changing.”“Very important to keep the committed group format rather than drop-in. We really started to deepen as time went on.”“Ideas shared by all is giving me the start of a language for what I need as I age.”
HOME [email protected]
• Arlene Reiff [email protected]• Christine Olsen [email protected]• Joann Sullivan [email protected]• Lynn Richards [email protected]• Mona Kreaden [email protected]
