"Goodness Village grew from a desire to create a program that treats neighbors as people first, rather than problems to manage, said executive director Kim Curtis. While I did not personally experience homelessness, I have long worked with people who have faced the same challenges our neighbors experience today, and I saw a need for a truly low-barrier, supportive community in the Tri-Valley. We have supported around 50 neighbors over the past four years in stabilizing their lives, building community connections, and pursuing employment or other personal goals."
"Thomas, 77, is one of 28 residents ranging in age from 30 to 81 currently living at Goodness Village, a nonprofit supportive housing community founded in June 2021 on the grounds of CrossWinds Church. The program serves people who have experienced chronic homelessness, severe mental health conditions, substance use disorders or prolonged housing instability."
"A full-time case manager works individually with each resident to develop care plans and connect them to services and a three-tier vocational program that helps residents build skills and transition toward employment."
Goodness Village is a nonprofit supportive housing community founded in June 2021 on CrossWinds Church grounds in Livermore. The community houses 28 residents aged 30 to 81 and serves people who have experienced chronic homelessness, severe mental health conditions, substance use disorders, or prolonged housing instability. The program emphasizes treating neighbors as people first and has supported around 50 neighbors over four years. A full-time case manager provides individualized care plans and connections to services. A three-tier vocational program helps residents build skills and transition toward employment. Residents pursue employment and personal goals while building community connections.
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