Agency, Mission & History
What is Abode Services' mission?
The mission of Abode Services is to end homelessness by assisting low-income unhoused people to secure stable, supportive housing and to be advocates for the removal of the causes of homelessness.
When was Abode Services (Tri-City Homeless Coalition) founded?
Abode Services, originally Tri-City Homeless Coalition, became a non-profit organization in 1989.
What makes Abode Services unique?
Abode Services is the primary provider of services for the homeless in southern Alameda County. We were the first organization in California (and the nation) to design and build a homeless shelter from the ground up. We were also one of the first agencies to develop a homeless prevention program for young people leaving the foster care system.
Abode Services is a nimble organization with the ability to respond quickly and effectively to the emerging needs of homeless families and individuals. Whether a homeless person or family is living on the street or in their car, is in short-term shelter or moving from motel to motel until their money runs out, with Abode Services they have a range of housing options and a full-spectrum of supportive services to help them successfully transition to independent living. Abode recognizes that being homeless is traumatizing for people, especially children, and is well known for providing services in a dignified and respectful manner. We honor and support each client's commitment to their health and well being while maintaining clear guidelines and expectations for their return to community interdependence.
How do you see the agency's programs growing in the future?
We plan to grow our permanent supportive housing programs for special needs populations, which includes the elderly, the disabled, the homeless, disadvantaged youth, victims/survivors of domestic violence, and individuals living with mental illness, HIV/AIDS, or recovering from substance abuse problems. We also envision providing more housing and mental health services to chronically homeless persons with severe mental illness in southern and eastern Alameda County, where there is a large gap in services for this population.