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Gerald Commons opens to serve older adults experiencing homelessness; $9 million awarded to restore Halliday Plaza as Dignity Fund faces uncertainty
Summary
DAS Executive Director Kelly Dearman announced the opening of Gerald Commons, a temporary shelter for older adults, and confirmed $9 million from the 2024 Proposition B bond for restoration of Halliday Plaza while the future of the Dignity Fund's $3 million growth allocation remains uncertain.
Gerald Commons, a temporary shelter dedicated to older adults experiencing homelessness, opened on April 1 and offers 68 new shelter beds across 60 cabins, Executive Director Kelly Dearman told the DAS commission on April 2.
The demonstration shelter is intended to meet the unique needs of older adults and people with disabilities, Dearman said, adding that on-site caregivers will provide nonmedical personal care and paramedical services in partnership with in-home supportive services (IHSS).
"This is the first time we've had a focus on older adults," Dearman said. "Caregivers on-site will be able to provide the necessary support to meet the needs for older…
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