UnderstandingRSI Dream Communities
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RSI Dream Communities is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization providing housing solutions for essential workers in healthcare, education, and more. We bridge the gap for middle-income public sector employees by offering homes near where they work. Through innovative funding and a commitment to sustainability, we empower local heroes and strengthen communities – all without taxpayer dollars.
No taxpayer money is used by RSIDC. Instead, we use a “Philanthropic Venture Capital” model in which the organization is privately funded. The initial $100 million in private seed money from The Ronald M. Simon Family Foundation will help us remove barriers to development and ensure faster build times.
Our local heroes working for public sector employers like hospitals, schools, local government, and public institutions are essential middle-income earners, often unable to afford the high cost of living in the cities where they work. RSIDC offers a win-win situation for employers and employees: employers can retain and further recruit top talent to their cities and employees can pursue financially accessible housing.
RSIDC’s sustainable and innovative homes will be beautiful, single- and two-story homes incorporating advanced engineering principles. Organized around RSIDC’s core values, each development enhances its neighborhood with green spaces, picnic tables, courtyards, seating areas, and ample parking for communal living and recreation. Each unit is energy-efficient and eco-friendly, offering precision-built manufacturing, high-quality construction, and the latest modern amenities and technologies.
Renowned for his strategic foresight and commitment to societal progress, philanthropist and entrepreneur Ron Simon has extensive executive experience in housing products, housing development, solar energy, and private equity. His diverse background has made him a successful, innovative leader. He has led housing initiatives for public sector workers—the very people we are celebrating and supporting with RSIDC.
Ron Simon, business titan, philanthropist, and entrepreneur is the founder and chairman of RSIDC. He has extensive experience in home products and housing development, as well as private equity firms and solar energy. A visionary leader, Simon recognized a housing gap created by the high cost of living that affects both employers and employees. Jim Palmer’s career has consistently centered around making a difference in the lives of others by fostering support and growth within the local community, including during his 30+-year tenure as president & CEO of Orange County Rescue Mission. As RSIDC’s president & CEO, he will leverage his team’s expertise in precision-built building processes to fulfill the company’s mission of providing well-maintained eco-friendly housing for critical workers.