Winter 2024

New Residential Project Welcomes Those Who Have Ser ved B Y R ENE E B R I NCK S I n January, the Veterans Transition Center of California (VTC) will open a 71-unit residence for low-income veterans and their families. 8he long-term rentals at Lightfighter Village, on the former Fort Ord, will expand the nonprofit’s permanent supportive housing capacity and integrate residents into as-need- ed services related to meals, medical care, transportation, disability benefits, substance use treatment, therapy, job training, job search assis- tance and more. “-t’s a continuation of our mission, which is to empower veterans to move from crisis to self-sufficiency,” says :8' ')3 /urt 7chake. The Marina development will provide vital sup- port and stability for a number of chronically home- less and formerly incarcerated veterans. In addition to case management services, residents will have access to laundry facilities, on-site gardens, a dog wash station, computers and other amenities. “We want to ensure that these veterans have a place to live and can continue reintegrat- ing into society,” 7chake says. VTC is partnering with San Rafael-based non- profit )%H Housing a housing development and management organi^ation on Lightfighter :illage. “-t goes beyond housing for us. -t’s sustain - ability. -t’s inclusivity. -t’s building supportive services. %nd it’s a great opportunity for this development to make a tangible difference in someone’s life,” says Welton .ordan, chief real estate development officer for )%H Housing. For more information and to support VTC pro- grams, visit www.vtcofcalifornia.org . SHORT CUTS COMMUNITY % renHerMnK of the new 0MKhtfiKhter :MllaKe, a unMt HeZeloTQent on forQer *ort 3rH that wMll soon TroZMHe housMnK for Zeterans anH theMr faQMl] QeQFers 84 C A R M E L M A G A Z I N E • W I N T E R 2 0 2 4 Rendering: HKIT Architects