5Cities Homeless Coalition (5CHC), in partnership with the County of San Luis Obispo (SLO), the City of Grover Beach, the Balay Ko Foundation, and the Order of the Eastern Star Central Coast Chapter #97 has implemented 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 66% success rate of moving individuals off the street and into permanent housing. With the addition of 30 new bungalows, Balay Ko on Barca intends to duplicate and DOUBLE the success the Cabins for Change project has seen in just one year!
5CHC and partners broke ground on the new facility on November 6th, 2023. Balay Ko on Barca is a 90 - 180 day housing-focused program that accepts pets, has onsite case management, and a common room where on-site enrichment activities are provided.
Balay Ko bungalows provide 10 more abodes totaling 30 beds, offer onsite laundry, and host operations offices at the facility.
With a growing waitlist of over 300 eager participants, Balay Ko on Barca is 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 300 eager participants, Balay Ko on Barca is focused on moving individuals into permanent housing!
Donate
Donating to Balay Ko on Barca helps keep the project going so we can continue 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.
A Special Thanks
In grateful recognition for your leadership and generosity in offering hope, resources, and support:
Balay Ko Foundation
City of Grover Beach
County of San Luis Obispo
Order of the Eastern Star Central Coast Chapter #97
