We are a lean, purpose-built nonprofit with a singular mission: making homeownership attainable for California families who need it most.
The Candle Light Project is a California-based 501(c)(3) nonprofit dedicated to addressing the affordable housing crisis by acquiring and rehabilitating residential properties across the state.
We work to make homeownership attainable for families who have been priced out of the market — restoring properties and restoring opportunity at the same time. Founded and operated in California, we are a lean, mission-driven organization with a track record of real property acquisition, renovation, and placement.
Our work spans both Northern and Southern California, and we continue to grow our portfolio and community impact. We are fully registered, EIN-verified, and DUNS-registered — operating with the transparency and accountability expected of a federally recognized nonprofit.
"The Candle Light Project acquires and rehabilitates residential properties across California to preserve and expand affordable homeownership opportunities for low-to-moderate income families, preventing displacement and strengthening communities one home at a time."
We believe stable, affordable homeownership is the foundation upon which families build security, health, and opportunity. Our work starts from that principle.
We don't just rehabilitate properties — we restore their role in the community. Every project is designed with neighborhood stability and long-term impact in mind.
As a federally recognized 501(c)(3), we operate with full accountability to our mission, our capital partners, and the families we serve.
The Candle Light Project is fully registered and credentialed as a nonprofit organization in the State of California and at the federal level. We hold all required identifiers for organizational transparency, grant applications, and vendor relationships.
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