FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:
Los Banos, CA (November 11, 2025) — The City of Los Banos will host a Ground-Breaking Ceremony on November 21st, 2025 from 11:00am to 1:00pm for the One Tree Permanent Supportive Housing Project funded by the California Encampment Resolution Fund and the Central California Alliance for Health Housing Fund.
The “One Tree” housing project for residents experiencing homelessness is made possible through an $11.8 million dollar grant from the California Encampment Resolution Fund (ERF) Grant and a $2.5 million dollar grant from the Central California Alliance for Health Housing Funds.
“Central California Alliance for Health (the Alliance) is proud to partner with the City of Los Banos on the One Tree Project Permanent Supportive Housing development through the Alliance Housing Fund,” said Michael Schrader, Chief Executive Officer at the Alliance.
“In collaboration with state and local funding partners, this project reflects our shared commitment to improving health and wellbeing across communities. Together, we are strengthening the foundation for lasting change and creating pathways toward stability and housing for those who need it the most – a true reflection of our shared vision of Healthy People, Healthy Communities.”
The project consists of up to fifty (50) one (1) bedroom units, four (4) two (2) bedroom units, and four (4) three (3) bedroom units of modular Permanent Supportive Housing and services for people experiencing homelessness in the city’s encampment and homeless shelters. The project was developed with the input of the people it aims to serve.
“I support and encourage any type of housing for the homeless that they can come up with coming from a 20 plus year homeless person… that’s cool it makes a huge difference to know that your heard.” – Daniel “P.J” Randazzo
“My name is Ruben Jimenez. Am 44 years old. I’ve been homeless since 2023. I lost my job my car and my apartment all in one day I had nowhere to go no direction every door that I want to walk through would close. I developed some health issues that doesn’t allow me to work. I was feeling useless hopeless, then I heard about the tiny house project Los Banos CA that may be available to me. The teeny house project gives me hope that one day I can get back on my feet and back on track to a better lifestyle.” – Ruben Jimenez
“I think it’s a good idea I would like to see about getting one… I think it’s a good idea thank you for asking.” – Carlos Guerra
“I’m excited to have the opportunity of the city building for the homeless makes me very happy and worth it with the tree tiny homes for us to live in and have better lives and where we can have a better place to live and be safe now.” – Blanca Mendoza
The ceremony will take place at the project site located behind the Pacheco Court Apartment complex at the end of Gilbert Gonzalez Drive in Los Banos, CA and will celebrate the commencement of the project’s construction and the benefits it will bring to the people of Los Banos in need of affordable housing.
“The One Tree Project represents a promise, a promise that Los Banos will always stand for opportunity, dignity, and second chances. By breaking this ground today, we’re not just building a program; we’re building hope for those ready to rebuild their lives.” – Mayor Michael Amabile
City Officials will be in attendance to speak about the project. The Public is welcome to attend, and refreshments will be available. Street parking is available, but may be limited. Additional parking will be available on the project site. Please dress warmly and wear durable shoes.
For more information contact: Los Banos Housing Division, 209.600.1035
