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"What Home Means to Me" Poster Contest Archive 2025

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We are thrilled to celebrate the winners of the “What Home Means to Me” poster contest! Their creativity and imagination truly brought to life the meaning of “home”

About the contest

As part of the 2025 Housing America campaign, this poster contest was hosted by the National Association of Housing and Redevelopment Officials (NAHRO). It was open to children in grades K-12 who are connected to affordable housing or community development programs managed by NAHRO member agencies.

NAHRO Category Winner

Tommie Martinez

Tommie is pictured here with family and OC H&CD Commission Chair; Stephanie Oddo.

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All Entries Winners

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Kindergarten – 2nd Grade 

Jonathan Salas - Age 9

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Kindergarten – 2nd Grade	Jonathan Salas - Age 9
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3rd – 5th Grade

Nathan Robles – Age 11

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6th – 12th Grade

Kaydan Ware – Age 12

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6th – 12th  Grade	Kaydan Ware – Age 12
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A Big Congratulations!

Every submission reflected the heart and soul of what “home" means. Thank you to all the talented young artists who shared their stories through art.