Project Timeline
Paul’s Place is a creative community-based solution to a national problem – one that we hope can be replicated by others. Paul’s Place is designed to provide needed supports and shelter to the most at risk in Davis, while also reducing the economic and environmental burden of homelessness on our downtown, parks, and neighborhoods.
Recognizing the Need
2016

Sutter Health launches Getting to Zero
2016
Inspired to Think Big
2017
Davis Commits to the Challenge
2017
- Reed and Susan Youmans, downtown business owners looking to help those living unsheltered in Davis.
- Maria Ogrydziak and Martha Teeter of Davis Opportunity Village (DOVe), a faith-based organization with a goal to build a tiny home village.
- Bill Pride, executive director of Davis Community Meals and Housing (DCMH), longtime homelessness services provider in need of a new facility.
- Yolo County Housing Authority, representing the county and its efforts to address homelessness.
Committed to Collaboration and Innovation
2018
- DOVe and Maria Ogrydziak, a local architect, commit to creating plans for a vertical tiny home village housed in multi-functional structure.
- DCMH agrees to provide land for the new building by tearing down its 30-year-old resource center at 1111 H Street.
- Reed and Susan Youmans agree to spearhead fundraising efforts.
The City and County agree to provide expertise where needed and offer support for the effort.
Design and planning for the building begins.
Estimated cost to tear down the old building and build the new multi-functional four-story structure is projected at $5 million.
Davis Presents its Plan
2019

- The Davis team presents its plan to Sutter Health, requesting $2.5 million in matching funds.
- Sutter endorses the plans and extends the match.
- Supporters of the project take significant steps to keep costs low:
- Architect Maria Ogrydziak offered to do most of her work pro bono;
- Local company Harrison Construction agreed to build the structure at cost,
- Building contractor Doug Buzbee volunteered to serve as the DCMH project manager;
- Reed and Susan Youmans ensure professional fundraising support is available;
- DCMH becomes project owner and creates a campaign cabinet to support fundraising and a construction committee to provide building oversight;
- In honor of his father, Bill Pride of DCMH names the project Paul’s Place
Paul’s Place Fundraising Kickoff
June 2019

- Fundraising efforts start with a celebratory campaign kickoff, Paul’s Place team announces:
- Sutter Health $2.5 million matching grant
- Partnership HealthPlan of California $750,000 donation
Unanimous Approval
June 2020
Groundbreaking Event
June 2021

COVID Dramatically Increases Costs
2021

Closing Funding Gaps
2021
Yolo County Supervisor and the Davis City Council suggest pursuing federal American Rescue Plan (ARP) funds complete construction.
Paul’s Place supporters conduct research and make their case for ARP funds, noting Paul's Place is ideal for ARP funding because it is:
- an urgent financial need resulting from the impacts of COVID;
- a one-time expense;
- a project that would address COVID impacts on homeless and at-risk individuals and families;
- in alignment with County and City homeless response plans;
- a project where County and City ARP funds could be maximized with a City-County match, and;
- without ARP funds, construction would be halted, with ARP funds, construction would stay on track.
ARP Funds Granted
Late 2021/Early 2022
Anticipated Opening Celebration for Paul’s Place
Early 2023
- 18 units of 300-square-foot permanent supportive micro-housing
- 10 units of transitional housing
- four emergency shelter beds
- enhanced day services including expanded shower, restroom, and laundry facilities to serve individuals experiencing homelessness in Davis.
Recognizing the Need
2016

Sutter Health launches Getting to Zero
2016
Inspired to Think Big
2017
Davis Commits to the Challenge
2017
- Reed and Susan Youmans, downtown business owners looking to help those living unsheltered in Davis.
- Maria Ogrydziak and Martha Teeter of Davis Opportunity Village (DOVe), a faith-based organization with a goal to build a tiny home village.
- Bill Pride, executive director of Davis Community Meals and Housing (DCMH), longtime homelessness services provider in need of a new facility.
- Yolo County Housing Authority, representing the county and its efforts to address homelessness.
Committed to Collaboration and Innovation
2018
- DOVe and Maria Ogrydziak, a local architect, commit to creating plans for a vertical tiny home village housed in multi-functional structure.
- DCMH agrees to provide land for the new building by tearing down its 30-year-old resource center at 1111 H Street.
- Reed and Susan Youmans agree to spearhead fundraising efforts.
The City and County agree to provide expertise where needed and offer support for the effort.
Design and planning for the building begins.
Estimated cost to tear down the old building and build the new multi-functional four-story structure is projected at $5 million.
Davis Presents its Plan
2019

- The Davis team presents its plan to Sutter Health, requesting $2.5 million in matching funds.
- Sutter endorses the plans and extends the match.
- Supporters of the project take significant steps to keep costs low:
- Architect Maria Ogrydziak offered to do most of her work pro bono;
- Local company Harrison Construction agreed to build the structure at cost,
- Building contractor Doug Buzbee volunteered to serve as the DCMH project manager;
- Reed and Susan Youmans ensure professional fundraising support is available;
- DCMH becomes project owner and creates a campaign cabinet to support fundraising and a construction committee to provide building oversight;
- In honor of his father, Bill Pride of DCMH names the project Paul’s Place
Paul’s Place Fundraising Kickoff
June 2019

- Fundraising efforts start with a celebratory campaign kickoff, Paul’s Place team announces:
- Sutter Health $2.5 million matching grant
- Partnership HealthPlan of California $750,000 donation
Unanimous Approval
June 2020
Groundbreaking Event
June 2021

COVID Dramatically Increases Costs
2021

Closing Funding Gaps
2021
Yolo County Supervisor and the Davis City Council suggest pursuing federal American Rescue Plan (ARP) funds complete construction.
Paul’s Place supporters conduct research and make their case for ARP funds, noting Paul's Place is ideal for ARP funding because it is:
- an urgent financial need resulting from the impacts of COVID;
- a one-time expense;
- a project that would address COVID impacts on homeless and at-risk individuals and families;
- in alignment with County and City homeless response plans;
- a project where County and City ARP funds could be maximized with a City-County match, and;
- without ARP funds, construction would be halted, with ARP funds, construction would stay on track.
ARP Funds Granted
Late 2021/Early 2022
Anticipated Opening Celebration for Paul’s Place
Early 2023
- 18 units of 300-square-foot permanent supportive micro-housing
- 10 units of transitional housing
- four emergency shelter beds
- enhanced day services including expanded shower, restroom, and laundry facilities to serve individuals experiencing homelessness in Davis.