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King County and Minority Veterans of America signed a 50-year contract to operate the home for LGBTQ+ veterans in need.

The low-barrier option gives people a safe place to stay in the face of a rising homelessness crisis.

The brightly colored space is designed with dignity and joy in mind.

The “shelters on wheels” cost far less to operate than a brick-and-mortar alternative.

The historic building has taken on a new life to support people in need.

The low-barrier community will provide shelter to residents for up to 24 months as they work to maintain sobriety.

The deal comes with a 99-year commitment to maintaining the property as affordable housing.

The Harris Community Village has 66 permanent supportive housing units and 44 emergency shelter beds — but it was once an elementary school.

The city has reached an exciting milestone in its All In Mile High initiative, led by Mayor Mike Johnston.

With a number of “prefab temporary housing” communities across California, nonprofit DignityMoves continues to scale this solution.

The Hilda L. Solis Care First Village was named after the County Supervisor who initiated the site’s pivot to housing instead of incarceration.

Currently or formerly homeless workers get paid $20-29 an hour and have access to an array of benefits.