Project Overview
The Good Neighbor Village will provide 285 beautiful, single-unit forever homes to our neighbors experiencing chronic homelessness, restoring stability, dignity, and purpose within a safe, supportive, and healing community.
The village will be developed over several years, with a minimum of six years to reach full residential capacity. We aim to have 257 formerly unhoused residents living alongside dedicated staff and 28 volunteer residents (Missionals), all working together to build a strong and vibrant community. Our thoughtful use of the land will also ensure the preservation of the site’s stunning wetlands, enhancing the natural beauty and tranquility of the area.
Beautiful Homes & Peaceful Living
All residents will have beautiful homes they can personalize to their style, interests, and needs. The surrounding wetlands will be preserved to provide a peaceful, healing environment.
Supportive & Healing Community
Residents will have access to on-site supportive services like health care, counseling, addiction treatment, and more. There will be gathering spaces and amenities for residents and the public alike, helping restore the community and camaraderie that is often lost when you’re on the streets for years.
Restored Dignity & Purpose
We believe there is dignity in restored purpose and responsibility. Residents will be expected to pay rent, uphold community rules, and seek employment opportunities,
which will be offered onsite.
Highlights
Video courtesy of Pierce County
The Tacoma Rescue Mission, alongside City and County officials and supporters from the community, breaks ground on the future Good Neighbor Village!
What’s Happening Now
- The Tacoma Rescue Mission has purchased the GNV site and will be running and operating the Village.
- The Pierce County examiner approved the conditional land use permit for GNV.
- The Tacoma Rescue Mission has received official permitting for clearing and grading on the future Good Neighbor Village property from Pierce County Planning and Public Works.
- In phase one of the project, 150 single-unit homes will be constructed, located on a property near Joint Base Lewis McChord in Spanaway. The property has capacity for 285 homes.
- It is planned for residents to move in by 2027.
- Supportive services will be provided to residents including: health and dental care, mental health counseling, addiction treatment, and more.
