Elk Grove Opens Second Transitional House for the Homeless
WASHINGTON, D.C. – August 18, 2015 – (RealEstateRama) — Helping families re-establish their roots and transition to a place that they can call home is the objective behind the opening of the City’s second transitional housing project. City leaders in partnership with Elk Grove HART (Homeless Assistance Resource Team) and Sacramento Self-Help Housing celebrated the opening of the Meadow House today in east Elk Grove with a ribbon cutting ceremony and tours of the home.
The Meadow House includes seven bedrooms, four bathrooms, and approximately 2,800 square feet of living space. The property is expected to serve primarily family households who are temporarily homeless and in need of six to twelve months of assistance. The location is in close proximity to public transportation and shopping.
“When residents move in in September, they will find a safe, welcoming place to call home thanks to the work of volunteers who painted the interior, installed plank flooring in all seven bedrooms, and spent countless hours collecting, cleaning, and organizing furniture and household supplies,” said Elk Grove Mayor Gary Davis.
The Meadow House was made possible through a collaboration between public, private, and faith-based organizations. Sacramento Self-Help Housing will own and manage the house and provide case management services to its residents. Elk Grove HART (Homeless Assistance Resource Team) has provided volunteers to remodel Meadow House, collected donations that furnished the home, raised funds for its operation and will provide mentoring to its residents.
Several businesses and organizations provided donations supporting the project. Special thanks are extended to the following donors:
St. Joseph’s Catholic Church
Elk Grove Auto Mall Owners Association
First Baptist Church of Elk Grove
SMUD
Florin Road Bingo
Mikuni Restaurant Group
Elk Grove Rotary
Elk Grove United Methodist Church
Sun Grove Community Church
Ken and Linda Strom
Volunteers in Police Service
Church of Latter Day Saints
Soroptimist International of Elk Grove
Real Estate Masters
Impact Community Church
BJ’s Restaurant
Shop Heroic
Brookdale Senior Living
Valley Oak Maytag
Elk Grove Food Bank
Grace House, the City’s first transitional house, has assisted more than 25 residents since it opened in April 2013. More than 80% of residents who graduated from the transitional housing program have secured permanent housing.
