The finishing touches are being put on the newest Dignity Moves housing program at 4500 Hollister Ave. in Santa Barbara.
“What you’re seeing here is what happens when a community comes together,” said Aaron Edelheit, Dignity Moves Advisory Board Member.
The 80 fully-furnished tiny-home units of transitional supportive housing are specifically designed for homeless individuals and couples.
“This is about dignified housing. You’re treating the individuals as opposed to a formless person who is experiencing homelessness,” Edelheit said.
According to Edelheit, La Posada Village is set up for people to have safe and secure housing for six months to a year while they seek more permanent housing. It’s a one-stop shop for getting back on your feet.
“The people that move in here will have wrap-around mental health, case management, healthcare, job placement, and training” Edelheit continued.
The village was constructed in approximately nine months for $50,000 per unit. Santa Barbara County provided the land, Dignity Moves handled the fundraising, and the non-profit Good Samaritan operates the wrap-around services.