Housing Solutions
51
People Sheltered
85
Showers Provided
180
Meals Shared
Achievable Housing for All means supporting every neighbor across the full housing continuum—from someone experiencing homelessness to the “missing middle.” This year, a vital piece of that continuum has been secured—at least for now.
The Truckee Navigation Center, a safe, 24/7 place for adults in crisis to stabilize, is just in its pilot year, and already making a significant impact for guests and our community. Since late February, the Center has sheltered 51 individuals and has been nearly 100% full. It also offers day services like showers, laundry, and meals. In crises, the Center is a central hub for regional safety-net partners to get people the resources and care they need.
The Navigation Center is only in its pilot year. If you are passionate about this work, please reach out to Ashley Beck, Director of Engagement, to learn how you can help ensure the Navigation Center’s future.
Good Neighbors, by Design
What happens to a neighborhood once a homelessness Navigation Center moves in? At Truckee’s Navigation Center, every guest signs a Good Neighbor Policy at intake—a two-way commitment to keep the neighborhood clean and undisturbed, backed by 24/7 staff trained in de-escalation and trauma-informed care. “There’s a very valid understanding that our neighbors are equally as important as our guests,” says Justin Jones, Director of the Truckee Navigation Center, Volunteers of America.
That mutual respect has become the joy of being in community. Small businesses show up with meals for dozens of guests and staff, local high schoolers built hygiene kits for guests, and, once, a community member showed up with a much-needed fridge. A member of the neighboring homeowners’ association now sits on the Center’s community advisory committee, ensuring neighbors have a direct voice in how it operates. And when the Center threw a neighborhood block party in July, laughter filled the streets. As Justin puts it: “We create an environment of love and compassion, so that individuals can realize we’re all growing people, no matter where you are in your journey.”
For somebody who hasn’t showered or had a haircut in months, or their clothes are dirty—that hurts them. And then we want them to go out and get a job and do a job interview. People just naturally start feeling better about themselves because something’s been accomplished…And there’s a big piece of this that’s self-confidence.
Justin Jones
Truckee Navigation Center Director, Volunteers of America
To learn more about our community impact and how you can partner with us to make a difference, contact TTCF Donor Services at donorservices@ttcf.net.