Alameda's Dignity Village Grand Opening Approaches

Press release from the City of Alameda:

ALAMEDA, CA — The City of Alameda is hosting a grand opening celebration of Dignity Village, a two story, 47-unit Interim Supportive Housing project located at 2350 Fifth Street. The event will take place on Wednesday, May 3, at 10:00 am.

Dignity Village will serve up to 61 individuals experiencing homelessness or chronic homelessness, with five units set aside for homeless youth (ages 18 to 24). Each unit measures 138 square feet and has a private, en suite bathroom. Additional community buildings in Dignity Village include a dining space, meeting rooms, private offices for support services staff, and storage for resident belongings. Persons in need of housing will be referred through the Homeless Management Information System, which is managed by Alameda County Health Care Services Agency’s Office of Homeless Care and Coordination Coordinated Entry Program. For the initial housing placement, Alameda’s unhoused residents will be given priority.

Community members can contribute to the Dignity Village Fund-A-Need in three ways: 1) Donate to the GoFundMe campaign to support the purchase of durable furnishings and basic necessities for each unit, 2) Purchase new resident welcome basket items from the Amazon Wishlist, and 3) Volunteer time to help prepare rooms for occupancy. Information on how to contribute to Dignity Village can be found here.

About DignityMoves: DignityMoves served as the project development manager, managing the architect, general contractor, and other project consultants to successfully complete the project, while adhering to the strict guidelines of the California Housing and Community Development Homekey 2 grant.

About Five Keys: Five Keys will serve as the onsite service provider and property manager for at least the first five years of operation. Their services will include intensive case management, robust housing navigation and readiness services, good neighbor practices and resident education, community event planning, and property management inclusive of routine maintenance of the units, 24/7 security, and janitorial services. Five Keys will operate the project using “Housing First” principals and coordinate with the City, and existing social service providers in Alameda and Alameda County to meet and maintain California occupancy requirements.

About Five Keys: Five Keys will serve as the onsite service provider and property manager for at least the first five years of operation. Their services will include intensive case management, robust housing navigation and readiness services, good neighbor practices and resident education, community event planning, and property management inclusive of routine maintenance of the units, 24/7 security, and janitorial services. Five Keys will operate the project using “Housing First” principals and coordinate with the City, and existing social service providers in Alameda and Alameda County to meet and maintain California occupancy requirements.

This press release was produced by the City of Alameda. The views expressed here are the author’s own.