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	<title>First Community Housing &#187; News &amp; Press</title>
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	<description>Sustainable affordable housing in the greater San Jose area</description>
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		<title>Eco Pass Program for all Residents</title>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 26 Apr 2009 02:12:26 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[All FCH residents receive a free EcoPass, an annual transit pass for use on VTA bus and light rail travel in Santa Clara County.]]></description>
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<p style="text-align: left;">First Community Housing Corp. (FCH) is committed to making a positive impact on our community by building high-quality, eco-friendly, affordable housing developments and offering resident services that meet the needs of those who earn less than the area&#8217;s median income. FCH is noted for its commitment to using green building products, for building close to public transportation, and for providing educational opportunities and free Eco Passes to our residents. Our residents have said the Eco Pass is the kind of benefit and convenience that makes them glad they live where they live.</p>
<p style="text-align: left;"><em>Many planning departments offer a 5-10% parking reduction for location near transit and an annual Eco Pass program. An urban structured parking space can cost from $22,000 to $40,000 per space. Saving the construction cost of two parking spaces pays for our entire Eco Pass program. &#8211; </em>Jeff Oberdorfer, AIA, Executive Director, FCH</p>
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		<title>FCH on GuideStar</title>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 26 Apr 2009 02:17:43 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[FCH can now be found on GuideStar. Visit GuideStar for our newsletter and other information.]]></description>
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<p style="text-align: left;">FCH can now be found on GuideStar. Visit GuideStar for our newsletter and other information.</p>
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		<title>Notes on a Green Portfolio</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 12 Apr 2010 02:34:04 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[View Executive Director, Jeff Oberdorfer’s 2010 CRA presentation on Developing a Green Affordable Housing Portfolio]]></description>
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		<title>PG&amp;E Financial Assistance Programs</title>
		<link>http://www.firsthousing.com/pgeassistance/</link>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 26 Apr 2009 02:19:51 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[PG&#038;E is dedicated to assisting low-income, disabled and senior citizen customers through numerous programs and community outreach projects.]]></description>
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<p style="text-align: left;">PG&amp;E is dedicated to assisting low-income, disabled and senior citizen customers through numerous programs and community outreach projects.</p>
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<li><a href="http://www.pge.com/myhome/customerservice/financialassistance/">PG&amp;E Financial Assistance Programs</a></li>
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		<title>Search for Affordable Housing</title>
		<link>http://www.firsthousing.com/housingscc/</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 07 Apr 2010 19:31:22 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>First Community Housing</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Search for affordable housing in Santa Clara County.]]></description>
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