San Jose welcomed a new affordable housing option for young adults leaving the foster care system. The Sunrise Pavilion, with 43 pet-friendly apartments, has opened its doors to individuals aged 18 to 24. It offers permanent and transitional housing solutions targeted at Santa Clara County's transitional-age youth (TAY).
Developed by Jamboree Housing in collaboration with the Santa Clara County Housing Authority, the project aims to provide residents with a safe and stable environment. According to the California Department of Housing and Community Development, more than half of the homes at Sunrise Pavilion are assigned for permanent supportive housing. At the same time, the remaining units serve as transitional spaces that help youth acquire the necessary skills for independent living.
Sunrise Pavilion is not just about putting a roof over heads; it's a supportive community. On-site services, including career counseling and wireless internet access, are readily available. The Bill Wilson Center, alongside Community Solutions, is on deck to provide counseling and crisis management services. These, in tandem with career development programs by Housing with Heart, funded by Santa Clara County’s Office of Supportive Housing, are intended to ease the path forward for residents.
The state's Homekey program has played a crucial role, contributing more than $14.3 million in funds, while the City of San Jose pitched in an additional $2 million sourced from HCD’s Homeless Housing, Assistance, and Prevention program. "We are committed to providing unhoused families and young adults with the housing and support they need to lead safe and healthy lives," Greta Hansen, the county’s chief operating officer, asserted, per the California Department of Housing and Community Development.
