Esperanza Village
Esperanza Village, a Micro-Housing Shelter for Individuals Impacted by Substance Use Disorder (SUD)
Esperanza Village, a micro-housing shelter operated by Clatsop Community Action (CCA) in Seaside, provides transitional housing and on-site case management for individuals impacted by homelessness and substance use disorders. Funded primarily by Oregon’s Measure 110 Behavioral Health Resource Network, the project features 15 tiny homes, a community room, shared bathroom/shower facilities, and a services office, fostering a safe, supportive environment for recovery and self-sufficiency. Since its launch in October 2023, Esperanza Village has served clients in a low-barrier program with access to CCA’s extensive network of services, working toward permanent housing and long-term stability.
By offering transitional shelter to homeless individuals, Esperanza Village in Clatsop County provides a crucial step on the path to permanent housing. Clatsop Community Action is committed to providing support and resources to help residents achieve stability and self-sufficiency.
“I’m grateful for the great work Clatsop Community Action does in our community,” said Seaside Mayor Steve Wright. “I firmly believe this village is a first step, an opportunity to fill a needed gap, in improving the lives of those struggling with homelessness. The City of Seaside will continue to be a good partner with CCA, and I encourage the residents of our city to provide support as well.”
This micro-housing model has proven successful in other communities, such as the first Safe Stay community in Vancouver, Washington, which served 46 people and made 14 successful transitions to housing in its first six months. The average stay prior to finding housing was 130 days, and the community has seen a significant drop in law enforcement calls. These are great examples of how micro housing projects can serve as a key steppingstone to a permanent housing situation for people experiencing homelessness.