Grand Opening of Dignity Village, 47-units of supportive housing

Published on April 28, 2023

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Grand Opening of Dignity Village, 47-units of supportive housing for people who are unhoused

Join the City of Alameda at the grand opening celebration of Dignity Village, a two story, 47-unit interim supportive housing development serving up to 61 individuals experiencing homelessness or chronic homelessness. Dignity Village was developed in 14 months after the City was awarded a $12.3 million grant from the State of California’s Homekey Program and $2.4 million from Alameda County.

When

  • Wednesday, May 3, at 10:00 am

Where

  • 2350 Fifth Street

Media Interviews Available

  • Alameda Mayor Marilyn Ezzy Ashcraft
  • Alameda Community Development Director Lisa Maxwell
  • Alameda City Manager Jennifer Ott
  • Homekey Branch Chief for the California Department of Housing and Community Development Timothy Lawless
  • DignityMoves Executive Director Elizabeth Funk
  • Five Keys Executive Director Steve Good
  • Resident of Dignity Village

Photo Opportunities

  • Grand opening event, speakers, ribbon cutting
  • Dignity Village community spaces
  • Dignity Village units, each measures 138 square feet and has a private, en suite bathroom

 

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. 

 

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