Senior housing and specific living communities in Milpitas, California.
City of Milpitas Seniors Housing & Services
There are specific affordable housing opportunities and public services serving only Milpitas’ Seniors Citizens. Please contact the organizations on this link for more information.
DeVries Place
Provides affordable rental homes for low-income seniors while helping to restore the character of an almost forgotten Main Street. DeVries Place artfully integrates new construction with the historic rehabilitation of one of the oldest standing buildings in Milpitas. Leasing status: Wait List Closed. 163 N. Main Street 408-263-7190
Terrace Gardens
An affordable living Senior Housing facility located in the heart of the Milpitas Civic Center. Apartments are 1 bedroom/1 bath with a full kitchen. Rentals. 186 Beresford Ct. 408-946-9034
Westmont of Milpitas Retirement Living
Our friendly senior living community offers Independent Living, Assisted Living, and Memory Care in Milpitas, CA, as well as additional support services for those in need. Enjoy your days in a warm and luxurious community with impeccable restaurant-style dining and exceptional amenities. 1260 S Main St 669-444-1560
Milpitas Care Center
Only skilled nursing facility in Milpitas. I bailed out of here, as conditions would not have provided the rest and PT I needed after spine surgery. They put me in a room with 4 Alzheimer’s patients who gave me no privacy.
120 Corning Ave.
Milpitas, CA 95035 408-262-0217
Milpitas needs to be more aware of the plight of the homeless in our small city, living in forested freeway exits and under bridges next to our streams.
Or housing them by cooperating with the county at the Extended Stay on Hillview Court.
Action Groups Addressing Homelessness
Homelessness Task Force
On January 5, 2021, the City Council, upon the request of Mayor Tran, approved the establishment of a Homelessness Task Force. The purpose of the Task Force is to expand resident participation in addressing homelessness issues within the City. Staff will support the Task Force with meeting facilitation and the meetings will be open to the public. The Task Force will present its recommendations to the City Council on a quarterly basis. Meeting Frequency: Second Thursdays of each month. No meeting in July.
Housing Task Force
The Santa Clara County Board of Supervisors unanimously created a Task Force charged with focusing on solutions to the immediate housing needs of the more than 7,000 homeless families and individuals across Santa Clara County on February 24, 2015.
Hope for the Unhoused
Founded in 2020, Hope for the Unhoused, a Milpitas based 501(c)(3) charitable organization, has been working hard with the help of our volunteers and partners to help the unhoused and families in need in Milpitas. Our work is dedicated to:
• Providing Outreach to the Unhoused
• Providing “Street Level Client Management”
• Educating community on the challenge of homelessness
• Preventing homelessness through food and education programs.
Roadmap Home 2030
The Roadmap Home includes more than 50 policies that, when fully implemented, will address the root causes of housing insecurity and homelessness across our state. Tell your state senators and assembly members to endorse the Roadmap Home 2030.
Resources for Homeless Individuals
Sleeping Bags for the Homeless of Silicon Valley
Sleeping bags of the Homeless is in need of Dog and Cat food, water, protein bars, hygiene supplies, tarps/tents, Shoes in good condition, as well as cellphones in working condition. (In order to communicate with the homeless to provide them with details needed for distributing supplies and locating them.) sleepinghomeless@yahoo.com 408-991-3326
Housing and Shelters
Hillview Court – Shelter in former long stay hotel
The unhoused find shelter at Hillview Court Apartments in Milpitas
By Rhoda Shapiro March 2, 2021
Hillview Court is unique in that it’s an affordable community, made possible by funding from the CARES Act. Last year, $846 million in funding was put toward California’s Project Homekey in an effort to help people without homes get off the street. Across California, nearly 100 buildings were purchased and converted into apartments to provide long-term housing for those experiencing homelessness.x
Hillview Court – Jamboree Housing
Existing hotel in Milpitas has been rehabilitated into 132 permanent apartments.
The County of Santa Clara has secured $29.2 million in state funding to convert a hotel in Milpitas into permanent apartments for people experiencing homelessness. The site, which was an Extended Stay America, is now the first development in Milpitas fully dedicated for permanent supportive housing. The building, located at 1000 Hillview Court in Milpitas, has been renamed “Hillview Court” and is providing 132 apartments for formerly homeless or those at risk of becoming homeless – some of whom lost homes as a result of the pandemic.
Other Shelters Near Milpitas
Homeless Shelters Directory for Milpitas
Welcome to our Milpitas, California Homeless Shelters and Services for the needy page. Below are all of the shelters and services for the needy that provide help to those in need for Milpitas, CA and surrounding cities. We also provide other resources for the unhoused such as transitional resources and services that help the needy.
Habitat for Humanity, East Bay/Silicon Valley
We miss our volunteers and cannot wait to have you back! Take a look here for individual volunteer opportunities, and for group volunteering or any additional questions, please get in touch with our Volunteer Team at Volunteer@HabitatEBSV.org. As a HUD-approved Housing Counseling Agency, our Housing Counseling program works to build financial stability and pave a path to housing that offers families strength, stability, and self-reliance. 513 Valley Way 408-942-6444
HomeFirst
A leading provider of services, shelter, and housing opportunities to the homeless and those at risk of homelessness in Santa Clara County. We serve more than 5,000 adults, veterans, families, and youth each year at nine locations including our Boccardo Reception Center, which is the county’s largest housing services center.
Milpitas, CA Low Income Housing
We have listed the low income / affordable apartments in Milpitas, CA. Properties include HUD low income housing, public housing offered by housing authorities along with non profit organizations that help with low income housing needs.
Santa Clara County low income transitional housing and shelter
Families facing eviction or the currently unhoused can look into a number of housing resources in the greater San Jose and Santa Clara County region. Several non-profits, charities, and government programs provide short term shelter, transitional housing, and case management to impacted individuals.
News & Legal Action Regarding Homelessness in Milpitas
Use of Rights of Way and Public Property Ordinance (aka Camping Ban) – We can do better!
By Rob Jung – Board President of Hope for the Unhoused – September 14, 2022
Many of the unhoused are trying to get off the streets. They don’t want to be there, but their circumstances limit what they can do. Imposing fines and jail time because they have no place to go adds to the hurdles for them to get back into society. This “kick them when they are down” approach actually worsens the situation for our unhoused, which is counterproductive to the community goal of getting them off our streets.
We are celebrating 40 years of service in 2020 and are proud to be the service provider for the City of San Jose’s recently opened Bridge Housing Communities (BHC). Each BHC provides interim housing opportunities to unhoused single adults in a safe, private, and secure environment. HomeFirst delivers on-site supportive services to BHC participants and 24/7 staffing.
Contact the Outreach Helpline at 408-510-7600 or email outreach@homefirstscc.org for information. 507 Valley Way
Milpitas, CA 95035
Homeless Hotline: 408-510-7600
To Donate Needed Items: 408-539-2100
Homelessness in & around Milpitas: Part 1, Part II, and Part III
We examined how homelessness has grown throughout the country and the region, and highlighted some steps that Santa Clara County and the City of Milpitas have taken to address this issue. By David Newman, Milpitas Beat, May 2021.
San Jose homeless residents on Microsoft land worry about sweep
About 40 unhoused people are tucked away on a small parcel of land adjacent to busy Highway 237. The encampment sits around the same location where Microsoft plans to construct two data centers in San Jose near the Milpitas border.
Silicon Valley Stong
On April 21, 2020, the City Council approved construction of the first emergency interim housing community on a parcel at the intersection of Monterey Road and Bernal Road. The City Council also directed staff to develop plans for emergency interim housing on Evans Lane near Almaden Expressway, and on Rue Ferrari near Highway 101. by Brandon Pho, San Jose Spotlight, March 4, 2024.
Food for those in Need
Free and Low Cost Meals
There are a number of places in Milpitas that offer free and low cost meals for those having difficulty meeting their nutrition needs.
Milpitas Food Pantry 1440 S. Main Street
Provides free food, clothing, and household items.
Milpitas, CA 95035
We are closer to Montague Expressway in the same plaza as M & B Plumbing, Silicon Valley Lockmasters, The Cat’s Nest, and Abbott Auto Service. 408-946-5564
Health Services for the Homeless
Gardner Health Services
Our medical team provides a variety of preventive and primary healthcare services to homeless individuals including substance use treatment and counseling, case management, and urgent care referrals. The program also offers eligibility and registration services through homeless shelter locations in the Santa Clara County. Our services are provided by two medical mobile units, at John XXIII Service Center, and at two intermittent clinics in partnership with City Team and the Bill Wilson Center.
For help call 408-935-3908
While Milpitas is far from being a city known for its LGBTQ community, as we really have no night life here for anyone, we do have activities and services to serve this part of our community, and most businesses are open and friendly to people of all sorts.
Milpitas is proud to be the hometown of Broadway’s Drag Darling Cacophony Daniels.
Avenidas Rainbow Collective
Monthly LGBTQ+ social group. We are collaborating with the Youth Space to serve young people looking for activities that are for young people only. Otherwise, we offer one monthly LGBTQ Older Adult Social group at the Library in Milpitas along with two intergenerational activities each month–the monthly movie night and the monthly dog walking group. We also offer all existing Zoom groups to Milpitas program participants. Email for more information: LGBTQ@avenidas.org
15 inspiring leaders in Silicon Valley’s LGBTQ community
Activists have worked for decades for LGBTQ residents in Silicon Valley to have access to services they need, as well as for a safe and encouraging community to support them. In celebration of Pride Month, here are 15 influential LGBTQ leaders in alphabetical order by first name.
Gender Health Care nearest to Milpitas
Our mission is to provide comprehensive and community-driven physical, mental/emotional and social health care across the lifespan for transgender, gender non-binary and gender expansive communities. Our work is grounded in social justice and cultural humility that recognizes all parts of a person’s identity. We strive to be a model for expanding access to gender-affirming care in public health systems.
Medical Center, Santa Clara Valley HealthCare 777 E. Santa Clara Street, 3rd Floor
San Jose, CA 95112 408-977-4550
The Horizons Foundation
Recipients of Horizons Foundation’s 2017 Community Issues Grants are: Child Advocates of Silicon Valley – Milpitas – Recruitment, training, and support of Court Appointed Special Advocates who are specially trained to support LGBTQ foster youth in Santa Clara County.
Pink Spot
The LGBTQ Directory can be found in these spots: Look for the big blue & pink newsstand outside on the sidewalk at the bus stop near Bevmo, on Calaveras. Our guides are also located inside the Milpitas library. They call it the Great Mall Transit Center, but because that is now at the BART Station, look there. Guides include gay and lesbian owned & operated & friendly businesses & organizations in Milpitas.
Rainbow Chamber of Commerce
The Chamber is inclusive of all business people whether gay, straight, lesbian or transgender. We strive to treat all equally and provide a place we can come together for the mutual benefit of all members and the community at large. 408-998-9600
Roomies
LBGT & or Gay roommates in Milpitas, CA. Find a roommate or room for free. Roomies has no listing or communication fees.
STD Testing in Milpitas, CA, for Free
In response, Milpitas city, as part of the Silicon Valley, fosters The Getting to Zero initiative. With the vision of getting Santa Clara County with zero new HIV/AIDS diagnoses, zero stigmas. But most important, zero mortality due to the virus. There’s a large group of clinics on Milpitas. You can find some on Calaveras Blvd. You can get to this location by several public transportation routes, there are also free parking options if you need it. The Valley Health Center Milpitas in the North Main Street is an option that you can consider for STD testing. Other health resources in and near Milpitas.
Sunnyhills Apartment residents after a Milpitas City Council meeting.
Residents of the Sunnyhills Apartments can breathe a sigh of relief – at least for the next 5 years.
JMK Investments, the developer of the historic apartment complex, recently renewed the Housing and Urban Development (HUD) contract until 2028, ensuring that 149 of the units there maintain subsidized housing status.
Weeks ago, things looked uncertain…
Residents of the Sunnyhills Apartments spent recent months launching a petition and asking the City of Milpitas for support in retaining their affordable housing.
The City had conversations with the developer, leading to a renewed contract of 5 additional years, which was approved by HUD on March 7.
After a spring break, a teacher asked her young pupils how they spent the holidays. One child wrote the following:
“We always used to spend the holidays with Grandma and Grandpa. They used to live here in a big brick house, but Grandpa got retarded and they moved to Milpitas.
Now they live in a place with a lot of other retarded people. They live in a tin box and have rocks painted green to look like grass. They ride around on big tricycles and wear name tags because they don’t know who they are anymore.
They go to a building called a wrecked center, but they must have got it fixed, because it is all right now. They play games and do exercises there, but they don’t do them very well.
There is a swimming pool too, but they all jump up and down in it with their hats on. I guess they don’t know how to swim.
At their gate, there is a doll house with a little old man sitting in it. He watches all day so nobody can escape. Sometimes they sneak out. Then they go cruising in their golf carts.
My Grandma used to bake cookies and stuff, but I guess she forgot how. Nobody there cooks, they just eat out. And they eat the same thing every night, “Early Birds”. Some of the people can’t get past the man in the doll house to go out. So the ones who do get out bring food back to the wrecked center and call it “pot luck.”
My Grandma says Grandpa’s worked all his life to earn his retardment and says I should work hard so I can be retarded some day too. When I earn my retardment I want to be the man in the doll house. Then I will let people out so they can visit their grandchildren.
