Contra Costa Health (CCH) will open a new permanent supportive housing facility and expand critical housing services in the county, thanks to a $16 million grant from the state’s Homekey program.
The facility, located at 2555 El Portal Drive in San Pablo, will provide 54 micro-unit apartments for homeless adults with disabilities. CCH expects construction to be completed by February 2024, and the site will open shortly after.
“Shared vision and strong partnerships helped turn a vacant office building into 54 units of permanent supportive housing for previously unhoused individuals,” said John Gioia, Chair of the Contra Costa Board of Supervisors, whose district includes the future site. “Thanks to the collaboration between the County, the City of San Pablo, Overaa Construction, and Federal, state and local funding, over 50 people experiencing homelessness will have permanent supportive housing to help them thrive and be healthy. We are grateful to California and Gov. Gavin Newsom for supporting this much-needed project with substantial funding.”
The strategic location of the project near transit, grocery stores and other essential services positions it as an ideal location to address housing needs in Contra Costa County. Every apartment is equipped with a bathroom, kitchenette and workspace. Other amenities include a community room, courtyard, garden and dog park.
On-site staff will also connect clients with a range of comprehensive services, including case management, community support, and referrals to services like behavioral health, benefits assistance and healthcare.
“We know permanent supportive housing is an important solution to homelessness,” said Contra Costa Health CEO Anna Roth. “That is why we redeveloped this site, providing support and stability for people experiencing homelessness in our communities.”
Along with the Homekey award, Contra Costa Health is using $5.2 million of Measure X funds to fund this project.
“Homekey continues to be one of California’s most successful efforts to rapidly create housing for people struggling with homelessness,” said Gov. Gavin Newsom. “Through this innovative approach, we have funded over 14,600 homes in communities all across the state.”
This will be the second Homekey facility opening in Contra Costa County. In 2022, CCH opened Delta Landing, a 172-unit interim housing site in Pittsburg, after receiving a $21.5 million Homekey grant.
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Previous Stories:
- Dec 20 – El Portal Project in San Pablo Gets $16 Million Homekey Funding
- Nov 6 – Contra Costa County to Receive Annual Homeless Services Report
- June 16 – Contra Costa County Data on Homelessness and Finalizes Housing Element
- June 14 – Richmond and Antioch See Largest Gain in Homeless Population in Contra Costa County
