In April 2025, the Via del Oro community opened its doors, offering 135 thoughtfully designed private rooms and comprehensive on-site services for up to 150 individuals transitioning out of homelessness. Built in partnership with the City of San Jose and made possible through the generosity of philanthropist John A. Sobrato, this interim supportive housing site is a cornerstone of the city’s bold strategy to achieve functional zero homelessness.
Located at the corner of Via del Oro and San Ignacio, the 135-unit interim housing community marks a significant milestone in San Jose’s bold commitment to ending unsheltered homelessness. By embracing innovative solutions like interim supportive housing, San Jose is not only addressing immediate needs but also setting a new standard for addressing homelessness statewide and beyond. DignityMoves is proud to be part of this visionary approach.
HomeFirst will provide services onsite, creating a safe and dignified community for residents. HomeFirst is a nonprofit organization with over 45 years of experience serving the Bay Area community through low-barrier programming and systems leadership – meeting each person where they are by offering support and resources that address immediate and long-term housing needs.
Services include:
Personalized case management
Mental health counseling and wellness support
Job training and employment assistance
Permanent housing navigation and placement assistance
Via del Oro exemplifies the power of public-private partnerships and community engagement. By leveraging resources and expertise from local government, private philanthropy, and nonprofit organizations, this community is creating lasting solutions to one of our region’s most pressing challenges.
San Jose is now on track to ending unsheltered homelessness in the city and, more significantly, to break the cycle by providing the necessary support for individuals to resolve their homelessness permanently, establishing a model that can inspire communities nationwide.
Prior to opening, dedicated volunteers and community members participated in Adopt-a-Unit weekends, generously furnishing each tiny home and ensuring the community was welcoming and ready for residents.
If you or someone you know is currently experiencing homelessness in San Jose and would like to be put on the waitlist for housing in our community, please call the HereYou hotline at 408-385-2400. DignityMoves does not manage referrals for this community.