Community Catalysts Housing Alliance Adds Daisy Gordon Crompton to Board of Directors.

SAN DIEGO -- Community Catalysts of California, a non-profit agency that has served individuals with developmental and physical disabilities for over 25 years, announced today that Daisy Gordon Crompton has joined the Community Catalysts Housing Alliance board of directors.

"Daisy's experience and familiarity with affordable housing policy at both the local and federal levels will be a tremendous asset to our organization," said Jim Jenkins, President and CEO of Community Catalysts. "I'm very pleased with the many dedicated and capable leaders who have joined our Housing Alliance board since its inception this past May. Together, the board is making a tremendous difference in the lives of the disabled throughout San Diego."

Daisy worked most recently as housing policy advisor to City Councilmember Toni Atkins, analyzing proposed affordable housing projects that required council approval. She also served as launch manager of 211 San Diego, a nonprofit super-hotline that connects county residents with community, health and housing services. Prior to moving to San Diego, Daisy worked in Washington, DC as an economic development official at the U.S. Dept of Housing and Urban Development, the State Department, and the U.S. Agency for International Development.

Daisy holds a joint MBA and Masters in international economic policy studies from Stanford and Bachelor of Arts from U.C. Berkeley. She is an active supporter of two San Diego-based charities, Project Concern International and Second Chance.

In May 2007, Community Catalysts announced the formation of an independent 501(c)(3) subsidiary, Community Catalysts Housing Alliance, to develop partnerships, seek financing and undertake fundraising to create affordable housing in the San Diego area. The Housing Alliance's first project will not only fill a void in San Diego's affordable and disabled housing market, but will create an innovative model that can be replicated in all Community Catalysts service areas.

Community Catalysts of California is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) public benefit corporation that has offices throughout California and serves over 1,000 individuals with developmental and other disabilities including autism, cerebal palsy, seizure disorders, or wheelchair dependency. They provide training and support services including employment, housing and daily living skills. For more information about Community Catalysts, please visit their website, www.communitycatalysts.org or call 858-569-1055.