This episode of Nonprofit Report features the leadership of Alameda Point Collaborative (APC), a model organization transforming a former naval base into a thriving, inclusive community. With a focus on housing, workforce development, and holistic support, APC provides pathways out of homelessness and toward self-sufficiency.
Guests:
Andrea Urton, Executive Director
Keith McCoy, Board Chair
Interview by: Mark Oppenheim
Key Points:
- Alameda Point Collaborative is a supportive housing community for formerly homeless individuals and families.
- Located on a repurposed naval base, APC provides housing, workforce programs, and youth services.
- The organization operates a working farm and plant nursery for job training and food access.
- APC partners with the city, county, developers, and other nonprofits to expand affordable housing.
- At least 52% of residents have a disabling condition; 42% are under the age of 18.
- New development, including the Rebuild West Midway project, will modernize housing stock and expand capacity.
- Residents receive wraparound services: case management, mental health care, and educational support.
- Long-term planning includes creating multi-use neighborhoods with market-rate and affordable units.
Other Points on Alameda Point Collaborative:
Alameda Point Collaborative is reshaping what community-based solutions to homelessness can look like. Born from a coalition of advocates after the closure of a major naval base, APC now provides stable housing and vital services to hundreds of residents in Alameda, California.
The organization’s approach is deeply holistic. Families not only gain access to housing, but also to a farm-to-table food system, transportation assistance, employment coaching, and supportive youth programming. APC helps residents build lives of dignity, purpose, and possibility.
In partnership with MidPen Housing and other stakeholders, APC is leading a major redevelopment effort that will transform outdated Navy barracks into a vibrant, mixed-use, mixed-income neighborhood. The project reflects a commitment to inclusive development—one where neighbors of all backgrounds can thrive.