Gateway Program

Creating access to resources for older adults

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Getting older adults connected to local resources in their community

Program Details

The Gateway Program of Rebuilding Together East Bay Network is designed to support older adults with being proactive while learning about the resources in their community.

  • A single free home visit with a Gateway Planner to look at your goals, needs, and challenges around issues of aging

  • Address current needs, mitigate barriers, and plan for the future

  • Reduce obstacles to promote a more positive aging experience

  • Improve the safety and accessibility in your home

  • Receive a binder of resources, along with a discussion of what resources may be helpful

  • For residents of Berkeley, Albany & Emeryville ages 60+ (Richmond to be available soon)

Program Process

We encourage Gateway applicants to also view our Safe at Home program to see if they are eligible for fully-subsidized home modifications and repairs. We conduct different procedures depending on program eligibility.

Gateway and Safe at Home Program

  • Referral to Gateway Program Lead

  • Set an appointment 

  • Conduct planning visit and assist with Safe at Home application

  • 30 day check-in (including homeowner assessment)

Gateway Program Only

  • Set an appointment within 14 days of contact

  • Conduct planning visit

  • 30 day check-in (including homeowner assessment)