Catholic Charities Eastern Washington, in partnership with Gonzaga University, Gonzaga Preparatory School, and St. Aloysius Parish will hold a grand opening today for their newest affordable, permanent supportive housing community, Gonzaga Family Haven. Located at the corner of E. Foothills Dr and N. Nevada the newly opened project provides housing for 73 families who are otherwise chronically homeless.
Gonzaga Family Haven will include on site wrap around services such as case management, connection with neighborhood medical resources, substance abuse counseling, Head Start & ECAP program afterschool tutor lab and academic support programs, personal health and wellness classes, adult education, employment readiness, food preparation and nutrition classes, scholarships to Gonzaga Prep / GU and more.
Gonzaga Family Haven is the 17th tax credit property that Catholic Charities has been awarded and constructed since 2012. The site is also offer's easy access to public transportation, 1/4-mile bike and ped. trail, splash pad, community garden, dog park and reflection space.
For more information on new Gonzaga Family Haven, visit http://cceasternwa.org/gfh
