The Eddy House recently broke ground on the construction of a 36-unit apartment complex next to its existing shelter near Willow Street in Reno.
The new Transitional Living Community is part of its $14 million campus expansion, funded in part through the Nevada Housing Division and Home Means Nevada Initiative (helping residents who have been affected by the lack of affordable housing).
Since 2011, Eddy House has worked to end youth homelessness in Northern Nevada and its daytime drop-in center and overnight shelter helps provide homeless, runaway, at-risk, and foster youth a safe place to stay. Eddy House works with youth to develop life and job skills necessary for sustainable independence, and no one who comes to Eddy House for aid is turned away.
“There is a need for affordable housing in our community and this new facility will lower barriers to youth accessing services at Eddy House [in] being able to achieve sustainable independence,” said Eddy House Chief Executive Officer Trevor Macaluso in a press release. “The Transitional Living Community will give youth two years to continue to learn and grow in a stable and safe environment. During their time in the program, they will be able to grow in their earning capacity and financial stability before identifying other housing options,” he added.
Tolles Development Company is providing development and project management services for the new Eddy House Transitional Living Community free of charge and is highly committed to the cause of ending homelessness. Tolles has been a part of the project since the concept came to fruition in 2022.
“For the past two years, we’ve rolled up our sleeves on this Transitional Living Community project—it’s a team effort, and we’re thrilled to be part of it alongside some dedicated partners and our truly amazing Eddy House staff,” said Tolles Partner and Eddy House Board of Directors Member Cory Hunt. “The work Eddy House does resonate with me deeply—it’s about breaking the cycle of homelessness by offering more than just a temporary solution. It’s about giving these young people a real chance at a better future.”
Pinecrest Construction is collaborating with Tolles on the project, acting as its general contractor, along with CWX Architects to help design the new building. The new Transitional Living Facility will be five stories tall and feature one-person studios complete with kitchenettes and in-unit laundry. A bike-sharing library and offices for Eddy House staff will also be a part of the complex.
Construction of the Eddy House Transitional Living House is expected to be completed in the spring of next year. Last year (in 2023), Eddy House served 511 young people, provided 2,846 rides/transportation services, and offered 16,489 beds to those in need. The organization also provided more than a thousand counseling sessions and nearly 32,000 meals.
The Eddy House was founded by Lynette Eddy when she was studying for a Master’s degree at the UNR School of Social Work. As part of a school project, she ordered a pizza and conducted a focus group in downtown Reno. Surrounded by hungry teens, Eddy heard the personal stories of the young people living on the streets of Reno and five years later, she helped build a drop-in resource center for Northern Nevada’s homeless youth with the support of an initiative put forth by the Community Foundation of Western Nevada. To learn more about the Eddy House, please visit eddyhouse.org.
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