Homes that Heal
Land that Lasts

We create and preserve permanently affordable homes for individuals and families to thrive and heal, including people with mental illness, by keeping land in community hands for the long term.

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How we work

SHCLA is a community land trust that acquires, preserves, and stewards affordable housing for individuals and families. Our work includes traditional affordable rental housing, family partnership models, and supportive housing partnerships. Across these models, our goal is to create stable, affordable homes that remain part of the community for the long term.

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We secure land for good.
We acquire land and hold it in trust so it can never be sold for profit.

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We partner for permanence.
We work with residents, families, public agencies, housing partners, and community organizations

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We create homes that support wellness.
We ensure residents and families have access to stable, affordable homes, with services and other supports available where appropriate.

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Where we work

SHCLA works throughout the San Francisco Bay Area to preserve and expand affordable housing opportunities for individuals and families, including people who may need supportive housing or other specialized housing options.

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Alameda County

SHCLA was founded in Alameda County, a racially and ethnically diverse community, yet we have failed to address stigma and opportunity for residents of our community with serious mental health challenges. Like many communities, we need therapeutic housing options for our most vulnerable residents living with mental health issues.

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“It's needed in every place, specifically here in Oakland because you keep losing the few resources you have. They got to be not only replaced and replenished but expanded upon.

- Parent and caretaker of an adult son with a serious mental illness.