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The Union
The Union creates stable, supportive housing for transition-age youth living with serious mental illness, helping young adults move toward stability, connection, and recovery.
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The Sunflower
The Sunflower creates a permanent housing pathway for adults living with serious mental illness who are supported by family and caregiving networks.
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The Third Model
The Third Model explores a supportive housing community that combines homes, wellness, art, and neighborhood-serving uses in a sustainable property model.
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The Union
West Oakland | 20-bed TAY step-down Adult Residential Facility
The Union creates stable, supportive housing for transition-age youth living with serious mental illness. The project supports young adults moving from higher levels of care toward greater stability, independence, and connection.
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The Sunflower
Oakland | 7-unit Family Partnership Model
The Sunflower creates a permanent housing pathway for adults living with serious mental illness who are supported by family and caregiving networks. The model helps families plan for long-term housing stability before a crisis occurs.
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The Third Model
Mixed-use health, art, and wellness housing | In development
The Third Model explores a supportive housing community that combines homes, wellness, art, and neighborhood-serving uses in a sustainable property model. It is designed to support dignity, connection, and long-term belonging.
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The Union
20Beds
TAYPopulation served
WestOakland
PermanentAffordability
Project Narrative
The Union creates stable, supportive housing for transition-age youth living with serious mental illness in West Oakland. The project is designed as a step-down setting where young adults can move toward stability, independence, and connection.
Financial Requirements
- Capital support
- Operating support
- Maintenance reserve
- Long-term stewardship
Neighborhood Amenities
- Transit access
- Health and behavioral health services
- Grocery and food access
- Parks and community organizations
Photos
Exterior
Shared space
Neighborhood
The Sunflower
7Units
FamilyPartnership
OaklandLocation
PermanentAffordability
Project Narrative
The Sunflower creates a permanent housing pathway for adults living with serious mental illness who are supported by family and caregiving networks. The model helps families plan for long-term housing stability before a crisis occurs.
Financial Requirements
- Acquisition and closing costs
- Predevelopment support
- Resident-centered community space
- Long-term property stewardship
Neighborhood Amenities
- Food access
- Public transit
- Community-based services
- Libraries and civic resources
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Exterior
Interior
Outdoor space
The Third Model
MixedUse
Art+ Wellness
InDevelopment
CrossSubsidy
Project Narrative
The Third Model explores a new supportive housing community that combines homes, wellness, art, and neighborhood-serving uses. It is designed to reduce dependence on a single funding stream while creating a place of dignity, connection, and belonging.
Financial Requirements
- Site identification
- Predevelopment and feasibility
- Capital stack development
- Community activation planning
Neighborhood Amenities
- Arts and culture
- Community gathering spaces
- Health and wellness resources
- Neighborhood-serving retail or services
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