05/14/2026
Behind every affordable housing community are years of collaboration, partnerships, and residents ready to begin a new chapter. Yesterday, we proudly celebrated the grand opening of The Orion, a new affordable senior community in Orange designed to provide safe, stable, and welcoming housing for older adults in one of California’s most challenging housing markets. More than 85 guests joined us to help welcome residents home and celebrate the strong sense of community already taking shape.
For resident Carolyn Pagani, who has lived in Orange for more than 60 years, the opening of The Orion was deeply personal. After raising her family in the city she has long called home, she shared how meaningful it was to receive the keys to her new apartment.
“When I received my key and it said ‘welcome home,’ I knew this was home,” Pagani said. “It’s affordable, manageable, and the people here are wonderful. I love it here, and I hope others will enjoy it just as much as I do.” Pagani added, “I always tell my friends, this is the residence that is the zest in my Orange. It’s perfect.”
In addition to providing affordable housing, The Orion offers resident services and support programs through the J.B. Brown Fund and LifeSTEPS helping seniors access resources that support long-term stability, connection, and the ability to age in place with dignity.
Projects like The Orion are only possible through strong partnerships and a shared commitment to expanding affordable housing opportunities. Thank you to our incredible partners including Charitable Corporation, City of Orange, California, County of Orange, Orange County Housing Finance, OC Health Care Agency, Bank of America Citi, LifeSTEPS and everyone who helped bring this community to life.
We are honored to celebrate another outstanding affordable housing community and the residents who now call The Orion home!
Learn more about The Orion:👉👉 https://na2.hubs.ly/H05v9lH0