Explore Harmony Village

A large apartment complex with grass and trees.
An apartment building with a lawn and trees.
A swimming pool in front of a motel.
A swimming pool in front of an apartment building.
A metal gazebo with a table and chairs in front of a building.
A building with a sign that says club house.
An apartment complex with pink flowers in front of it.
A row of black planters with vegetables in them.
Potted plants in front of a stairway.
The front of a motel with palm trees and a parking lot.
A sign in front of a building with cars parked in front of it.

Harmony Village

Harmony Village is a 62-unit permanent supportive housing for low-income individuals who are either homeless or precariously housed, with priority going to veterans, disabled and the elderly. On-site services will be provided by Hands of Hope and a number of community partners and local government organizations.

 

A little insight into Homelessness from our Partner Families:

After conducting numerous intakes and interviews, we have discovered several common themes in the stories of those who have experienced homelessness.

Many individuals, despite a desire for a better life after facing addiction, untreated mental illness, or living on the streets, find that the greatest barrier to change is overcoming a profound sense of personal shame. This shame is often described as a force that perpetuates the cycle of homelessness. One woman shared that she once believed she would die at the River Bottoms while using drugs because, each time she felt a glimmer of hope, she also saw the shame reflected in the faces of those who passed by. She described it as a voice in her mind telling her, "They could never understand what it’s like to be me. No matter what I do, I’ll always be seen as worthless."

Another critical challenge is the limited availability of safe, low-income, affordable housing. Even when housing is accessible, many people feel compelled to leave due to a lack of supportive community and resources. Some low-income housing environments are plagued by crime and substance abuse, making it difficult for those striving for stability and recovery to thrive. In some cases, these conditions are seen as more dangerous and discouraging than life on the streets.

How will Harmony Village be different?

Harmony Village is one the stepping stones to homeownership Habitat for Humanity Yuba-Sutter has created in our mission to end homelessness. We believe one of our biggest keys to success is the partnership with Sutter County Services and other community partners that truly welcome these individual's back into a society they can contribute to.

Habitat for Humanity has helped in creating pathways to becoming a homeowner.

Our Harmony Village Families start at The Life Building Center where they do an intake with Coordinated entry, Hands of Hope and Better Way. These are individuals that have already taken the steps into a better life and now have access to all the tools and support they need while they progress back.

There will be some Partner Families that will find a permenant home here at Harmony Village but there are already some that are finding the confidence to brush up their resumes and re-enter the work force.

Having everyone already receiving services in one location is a benefit to the county as they can save money spent in travel and locating persons.