Bessie Coleman Court

This 52-unit permanent supportive housing community was named after an American aviator and the first African American woman to earn a pilot’s license. Sited at the former Alameda Naval Base at Alameda Point, Bessie Coleman Court provides permanent apartment units to formerly homeless survivors of domestic violence with deep needs. All residents living at Bessie Coleman Court receive case management and access to a range of services including support groups, community gatherings, clothing, and household items, and life skills training. AHA provides housing vouchers to select Bessie Coleman residents.

Access to Bessie Coleman Court is through Alameda County’s Home Stretch which matches households to Alameda County’s Permanent Supportive Housing opportunities which can be accessed via this website link.

For more information, please also visit the Building Futures website.