To address the critical issue of affordable housing for senior citizens in Oakland, the California Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD) has celebrated the commencement of a new housing project called Friendship Senior Housing. According to the California Department of Housing and Community Development, this development is aimed at providing homes for extremely low-income senior residents, including those who have experienced homelessness.

The property consists of a four-story infill development planned to be made up of 50 units uniquely tailored to meet the needs of its inhabitants. Stricken with homelessness, supportive homes will also be reserved for senior residents, ensuring that some of the city's most vulnerable demographics have access to stable housing. The project is being realized with substantial financial backing from state programs, with HCD's financial support tallying upwards of $15 million gleaned from various housing initiatives. This includes the Multifamily Housing, Accelerator, and No Place Like Home programs, which have been bolstered by the passage of Proposition 1.

Community Housing Development Corporation and Friendship Christian Center are collaborating on the Friendship Senior Housing project, intending to provide more than four walls and a roof. The development promises to offer its residents various amenities, including a community room, kitchen, computer room, lobby, parking garage, and a courtyard. As convenience is key, the housing complex is strategically located near public transportation, green spaces, local businesses, a library, and essential services to ensure residents have easy access to every facility they might need.