The Rona Barrett Foundation broke ground Thursday on the construction of Harry’s House, a 60-unit affordable housing development that will begin serving low-income seniors in Santa Barbara County as soon as the summer of 2023.
The new project shares a 7.3-acre parcel of land with sister property Golden Inn and Village on Highway 246 in Santa Ynez.
Foundation founder and CEO/President Rona Barrett was joined Thursday at the project site by residents of Golden Inn and Village, foundation trustees and board members, Sunseri Construction President and CEO Donny Lieberman, as well as Bob Havlicek, executive director of the Housing Authority of Santa Barbara County. The Housing Authority is a partner in both housing developments.
Rona Barrett stands with Golden Inn & Village residents Dorothy Nicholson, left, Cliff Lewis, seated, and Resident Services Liaison Cindy Germino at the groundbreaking ceremony for Harry's House on Thursday.
Contributor, Mike Mesikep