Battistone Complex at Risk

I am urgently writing to alert citizens of Santa Barbara about a threat to the Battistone Foundation Complex, unique housing in the 1300 block of Chapala Street. These properties, home to nearly 200 low-income seniors ages 63 to 98, are up for sale, but there are no written covenants to insure they will remain affordable.

A dear friend is a resident and would have to move out of Santa Barbara if this sale goes through. She, like all of her neighbors, is on an extremely limited income, cannot afford moving costs, and could certainly not afford other housing in Santa Barbara, if forced out. Sale of this complex would be disastrous for her and the many other seniors who have lived and thrived here for many years.

Please raise your voices to keep this affordable living complex for our many valued seniors.  

With sincere thanks,

Carol Roe