That noise you may have heard? That was Yuba County blowing up the belief that the wheels of government turn slowly. In a mere two-months’ time, the County – in collaboration with various local partners – developed, built and opened a new temporary housing program for the homeless.

Adjacent to Twin Cities Rescue Mission and the Feather River levee, a small parcel of county land that was vacant just a few weeks ago now contains 20 “tiny homes” for the local homeless. The project is called “14Forward,” named after the nearby street and the hope that it will represent a significant step forward for an often forgotten population.  

The individual shelters – modified Tuff Sheds — are for temporary stays while county staff works with the residents to find more permanent housing. “Residents” of the complex can also access a variety of county services, including behavioral health and substance abuse, on site from case managers.