Chuck Austin Place

Veterans Supportive Housing and Service Center

Yakima Housing Authority is proud to announce that construction at Chuck Austin Place is complete!  Chuck Austin Place is a new 41 unit, permanent supportive housing development serving formerly homeless veterans and 12,000 SF supportive service center for both residents and the veteran and homeless community. It is located on the site of the former United States Marine Corps Armory located at S. 16th Ave. and W. Tahoma in Yakima, WA and is an adaptive reuse of the existing building along with new construction.   The development includes 14 studios, 17 one-bedrooms, and 10 two-bedroom units.  Amenities for residents include on-site laundry, community kitchen and lounge, as well as an outdoor garden and fenced doggie area.  Press Release - Chuck Austin Place

Service, Space Availability Questions, Changes, please contact: (509) 508-0192 ext. 150 or YHA Main Office 509-453-3106 Fax: (509) 317-7413.

Chuck Austin Place | 1630 S. 16th Avenue | Yakima, WA 98902

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Yakima Neighborhood Health Clinic

  • Medical, Dental, and Behavioral Health services for Veterans & immediate family
  • Monday - Thursday | 8am - 6:30pm | (509) 853-2395

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On-site services include a health and dental clinic provided by Yakima Neighborhood Health Services, a Care Coordinator to assist both residents and visitors in connecting with community services, veteran family services provided by Blue Mountain Action Council, and Veterans Administration case managers.  Other organizations serving the homeless community can use on-site meeting and office space to connect with clients, hold classes and workshops, or host events in the gym.   The services center has additional offices that are currently for lease.  For additional information, please reach out to the contact listed below.  YHA’s goal is to provide a one-stop shop for veterans experiencing homelessness to be connected with essential resources and benefits in our community.

Now Leasing - Units are available to veterans experiencing homelessness and making less than 60% AMI, which is $33,180 for an individual or $37,920 for a couple. Apply For Housing 

Fundraising -   YHA is seeking donations to provide a playground, benches, and a permanent memorial to honor the courage and sacrifice of our community’s veterans.  Please see flyer for additional information and make your donation today!  All donations are greatly appreciated and will be used directly for these items to benefit our residents. Donation Info Flyer

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Donation & Project Questions, Contact
Susan Wilson
Susan.Wilson@yakimahousing.org

 

Service Space Availability Questions, Contact
Ashleigh Kilgore
Ashleigh.Kilgore@yakimahousing.org

 

Application and Eligibility Questions, Contact
Miriam Saavedra

Miriam.Saavedra@yakimahousing.org
509-508-0192 x 150

 

 Resident Services Coordinator, Contact

Kimberly Roberts

Kimberly.Roberts@yakimahousing.org
509-508-0169

Office Hours

Monday - Thursday
9:00AM - 5:30PM
Closed Fridays & all Federal Holidays

Office Address
1116 Fruitvale Blvd
Yakima, WA 98902
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Mailing Address

P.O. Box 1447
Yakima, WA 98907

Phone Numbers

Office: 509-453-3106
Maintenance: 509-248-4014
TDD: 1-800-545-1833 ext 560
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