The future location of the Welcome Home Village will be on the Health Agency Campus in San Luis Obispo, thereby complementing the County’s diverse service offerings at a single location. This will also provide the program’s participants with walking-distance access to vital services including premier medical centers, behavioral health outpatient services, and the crisis stabilization unit.
The Welcome Home Village will be designed and developed by DignityMoves, a 501(c)(3) public charity focused on creating non-congregate housing communities that end unsheltered homelessness using quick-build and cost-effective building systems.
The project will include two types of residences: 34 interim supporting housing units and 46 permanent supportive housing units. All units on site will be fully electric, with built-in heating and air conditioning units, along with beds and limited storage. Those living in the interim supportive housing units will use shared bathrooms and common dining facilities, while the permanent units will feature private bathrooms and kitchenettes.
In addition, there will be communal access to laundry facilities, open space with a pet relief area, and several community spaces. These spaces will include work-study areas for residents to use and private offices for them to meet with case managers and other service provider professionals.
Below is a conceptual site plan for the Welcome Home Village.
In addition, there will be communal access to laundry facilities, open space with a pet relief area, and several community spaces. These spaces will include work-study areas for residents to use and private offices for them to meet with case managers and other service provider professionals.
This property is currently owned by the County of San Luis Obispo and will be leased to Good Samaritan Shelter for the duration of the project.