Our goals are to empower residents and support self sufficiency by providing supportive services. Programs are offered at no cost to our residents. Listed below are some of the services provided, including but not limited to:
1. Adult Education Classes and Programs:
Held on a regular basis to include:
Health screenings
Community Safety
Emergency preparedness
Exercise for seniors
Arts and crafts
Computer training
English as a Second Language
Nutrition
Avoiding Scams and Telephone Cons
Ask the Doctor/Nurse/Pharmacist
Access Your Government Benefits
Budgeting
2. Service Coordination
Quality social services are being provided to the senior residents at the on-site community center. Currently, a Senior Service Coordinator works full time at Baywood Apartments. Her role is to help senior residents obtain needed supportive services from the community, and enable them to continue living as independently as possible in their homes. Specifically, the Service Coordinator implements and supervises supportive services, education and health programs.
3. Assisted Living Activities:
Staff personnel will assist residents with activites of daily living. Las Palmas Housing will also assist in arranging In-home Supportive Services, and provide linkage to area medial and social services providers as necessary.
4. Social Activities
Holiday Parties
Special Events
Group Activities (i.e. games, videos)
5. Financial classes to develop residents’ money management skills (checking and saving accounts), helping them manage and maintain their income, thereby ensuring financial stability.
Credit and financial counseling
Debt and housing counseling
Training and education on the wise use of credit
Development of finance knowledge
Las Palmas has applied and been accepted for a grant from the Community Service Ticket Organization in San Francisco. The residents at Baywood Apartments are receiving FREE tickets to various cultural and entertainment events. Such as: Plays, musicals, operas, baseball games and much more. This program gives the residents at Baywood the access to activities and shows that they might not normally be able to afford or know about.