5Cities Homeless Coalition (5CHC), in partnership with the County of San Luis Obispo (SLO) and the City of Grover Beach, is implementing the second temporary emergency housing project in Grover Beach to help those experiencing homelessness in SLO County achieve the ultimate goal of permanent housing. Following the success of the Cabins for Change project, which opened in December 2022, this resource has proved its value to both those in need and their communities.

To date, Cabins for Change has seen a 70% success rate of moving individuals off of the street and into permanent housing. Balay Ko on Barca intends to duplicate and DOUBLE the success the Cabins for Change project has seen in just one year!

Balay Ko on Barca will be a 90 - 180 day housing-focused program that will accept therapy animals, have onsite case management, and a common room where we will provide on-site enrichment activities.

Balay Ko cabins will provide 10 more abodes totaling 30 beds, offer onsite laundry, and host operations offices at the facility.

With a growing waitlist of over 200 eager participants, Balay Ko on Barca will be focused on moving individuals into permanent housing!

Sponsor

Your sponsorship provides support for the wrap-around services that put individuals on the right track to long-term success!

With a growing waitlist of over 200 eager participants, Balay Ko on Barca will be focused on moving individuals into permanent housing!

Donate

Donating to Balay Ko on Barca helps get the project open sooner so we can start the hard work of finding a home for those most in need. 

Your donation helps set up a peaceful living space that will inspire Balay Ko guests to achieve big things on their own. 

Security is the biggest concern for our newly sheltered clients. Creating a place to "hang your hat" is the first step to realizing personal security. 

With the right tools, guests can tune out external worries and focus on future goals and the steps needed to achieve them.