BACS Partnership With Kaiser Permanente To House Homeless Seniors In Oakland

As part of Kaiser Permanente’s larger commitment to address affordable housing, Bay Area Community Services (BACS) and Kaiser Permanente announced an innovative breakthrough partnership that will house 515 aging, homeless individuals in Oakland. Aging on the street is a significant problem in the United States with the average age of Bay Area homeless community members is now in the mid-50s.

As part of the agreement, Kaiser Permanente will work with BACS to rapidly house a group of 515 frail adults over the age of 50 who have one chronic condition. In turn, BACS will provide comprehensive outreach, housing . . .