Openhouse Laguna Llc

Programs: Social services: an estimated 25,000 lgbt seniors live in san francisco. Research isclear that lgbt seniors are less likely to participate in general communityactivities and access the housing and services they need because they fear judgment,rejection or compromised care. Thus, lgbt seniors either do not disclose their sexual orientation or gender identity or at risk to their health and well-being remain isolated without access to housing and community-based services. Openhouse increases access to housing, health and community services by providing the support services (see schedule o for full details). The agency served almost 2,000 individuals during the fiscal year ended june 30, 2016.

housing: openhouse has been constructing housing that is welcoming to lgbt seniors with on-site, culturally sensitive services that promote health, well-being andindependence. Openhouse formed a partnership with mercy housing california, a highly experienced nonprofit developer of affordable housing, and secured significant funding from the city and county of san francisco to develop a new housing community welcoming to lgbt seniors at 55 laguna street in san francisco. Phase 1 of the development began in april 2015 with the renovation of richardson hall. When completed in late 2016, the historic building will include 40 apartments,a ground floor retail space, and an expanded openhouse information andservice center.

phase 2 of the construction project, scheduled to begin in late 2016, includes 79 additional units of housing and a new openhouse program center. This phase will be separately financed through a community fundraising campaign. The expandedopenhouse facilities along laguna street will accommodate the delivery of multiplesupport services and a wide range of resource events, educational programming, andcommunity-engagement opportunities for both residents and lgbt seniors living throughout the city.