Remarkable Woman Paula De Young Continues Commitment to Homeownership in Central Valley

Four years after being named the 2022 Remarkable Woman, De Young expands home offerings and partnerships to strengthen community.

Published on Feb. 27, 2026

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Paula De Young, named the 2022 Remarkable Woman, continues her commitment to helping Central Valley families achieve homeownership through her work at De Young Properties. The company is preparing to launch four new home collections in Spring 2026, and De Young also maintains a long-standing partnership with the St. Jude Dream Home project, having helped build homes benefiting St. Jude Children's Research Hospital since 2007. De Young also serves on the board of Saint Agnes Medical Center, reflecting on the gratification of seeing families living in their homes and enjoying life.

Why it matters

De Young's work highlights the importance of affordable and accessible homeownership in strengthening local communities. Her efforts to expand housing options and partner with charitable organizations demonstrate a holistic approach to investing in families and the future of the Central Valley.

The details

De Young Properties is preparing to launch four new home collections in Spring 2026, continuing De Young's vision of making homeownership more obtainable. Since 2007, De Young has helped build homes for the St. Jude Dream Home project, which aims to raise $1 million this year with the 'Igniting Hope' home. De Young has also served on the board of Saint Agnes Medical Center since 2009, reflecting on the gratification of seeing families thrive in their new homes.

  • De Young was named the 2022 Remarkable Woman.
  • De Young Properties is launching four new home collections in Spring 2026.
  • De Young has helped build homes for the St. Jude Dream Home project since 2007.
  • De Young has served on the Saint Agnes Medical Center board since 2009.

The players

Paula De Young

The 2022 Remarkable Woman who continues her commitment to helping Central Valley families achieve homeownership through her work at De Young Properties.

De Young Properties

A home building company that is preparing to launch four new home collections in Spring 2026 to make homeownership more obtainable.

St. Jude Children's Research Hospital

A charitable organization that De Young Properties has partnered with since 2007 to build homes for the St. Jude Dream Home project.

Saint Agnes Medical Center

A medical center in the Central Valley where De Young has served on the board since 2009.

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What they’re saying

“We're designed from the foundation up to make home ownership obtainable for today.”

— Paula De Young (YourCentralValley.com)

“It is so gratifying to drive through a community afterward and see families living in their homes and enjoying life. It's a great profession. I really do enjoy it.”

— Paula De Young (YourCentralValley.com)

“Remember why you were asked to be at that table. When you're prepared, it helps give you confidence so that you can lead better.”

— Paula De Young (YourCentralValley.com)

What’s next

De Young Properties is preparing to launch four new home collections in Spring 2026 to continue expanding affordable homeownership options in the Central Valley.

The takeaway

Paula De Young's unwavering commitment to helping Central Valley families achieve homeownership through her work at De Young Properties and partnerships with organizations like St. Jude Children's Research Hospital demonstrates the profound impact that mission-driven real estate development can have on strengthening local communities.