Modesto seeks partners for bridge housing and highlights Caltrans ‘Clean California’ designation

A city staff member said Modesto was designated as a Clean California community by Caltrans and that the city is seeking partners to host bridge housing sites and provide services and site operations.

The staff member said the designation recognizes the community’s commitment to reducing litter and improving public spaces and promoted the Momentum podcast’s second episode, which will premiere July 20 and highlight community collaborations. "Modesto was designated as a clean California community by Caltrans," the staff member said.

On housing, the staff member described bridge housing as a temporary shelter option for individuals or families transitioning out of homelessness and cited Dignity Village and Grace Gardens as local examples developed with community partners. "The city is seeking partners to consider for bridge housing host sites, service providers, and site operators," the staff member said, and listeners were directed to the city’s website for qualifications and application details.

The message was presented as an informational city update. No new ordinances, funding awards, formal votes, or partner selections were announced in this message; the staff member invited interested organizations to apply via the city website. The announcement closed with a call for community collaboration and a reminder about the July 20 podcast episode.