The Turner Foundation

The Turner Foundation, formerly the Rose Garden Village Foundation, was founded in 1958 by Rev. Dr. Albert J. Turner. In 1956, Rev. Turner came to California where he joined the California Baptist University in Riverside as the Director of Public Relations. Having the responsibility of also caring for a small rest-home on the college campus, Rev. Turner and his wife Florence gained insight into the needs of the elderly and decided they would spend the remainder of their lives pursuing a vision of caring for them. At the same time, the United States government adopted Section 231 of the Federal Housing Administration (HUD), which provided for the underwriting of retirement homes for the elderly. Turner's Rose Garden Village was the first project in the nation under that act.

With a distinguished history of service, the Foundation maintains a broad vision for the future that includes assisting the elderly, the disabled, and those with significant financial needs. The Turner Foundation now owns and operates The Village at Santa Barbara, a 70-unit affordable housing complex on the west side of Santa Barbara. The Foundation seeks to care for people by providing a safe, warm, and affordable home environment. By providing services on-site in a village setting, they can serve the residents in unique ways, develop a sense of community, and reduce the problems and tensions often associated with an affordable housing facility. The Turner Foundation looks forward with great expectations, blessed by the sacrifice and vision of Rev. Turner.