Alameda Point Collaborative

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Through the closure and conversion of the Alameda Naval Air Station, APC received 34 acres of land, including 239 housing units and space for a community garden, a commercial plant nursery, a health center and a community center. This unique public conveyance has given APC the ability to combine programs, including affordable housing, mental and physical health services and employment in an integrated, comprehensive effort. Rather than addressing individual factors associated with homelessness in isolation, APC is building a community that fosters support and interaction. APC provides the necessary environment for residents to regain control of their lives and build stable futures. Nearly 500 individuals live at Alameda Point, including more than 250 children. Residents are committed to regaining their lives and their places in the community. They include women and families recovering from domestic violence, adults and children with disabilities, persons living with AIDS and formerly homeless veterans and their families. All APC programs work to foster resident leadership, from employing residents in various capacities throughout APC to a resident council to the recently-opened community garden. APC creates opportunities that allow residents to become the primary stakeholders in their community.

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