MENDOCINO CO., 7/16/25 — Hopland will celebrate the completion of a housing development dedicated to homeless members of the Hopland Band of Pomo Indians on Saturday.
The Northern Circle Indian Housing Authority will hold a ribbon-cutting ceremony on the tribe’s rancheria to celebrate the completion of a new fourplex that will house chronically homeless enrolled members of the tribe.
According to the Department for Housing and Urban Development, or HUD, chronic homelessness is defined as a person who has a mental or physical disability and has been homeless for at least a year or has had four or more episodes of homelessness in the past three years.
Moriah McGill, deputy director of the Northern Circle Indian Housing Authority, a tribal housing group based in Ukiah that serves nine federally recognized tribes in Northern California, including five in Mendocino County, said in an interview that this weekend’s event is a celebration of the hard work that went into the project.
“This event is a tribute to the dedication, commitment, and tenacity of the project team –– and most importantly, a celebration of homecoming for four chronically homeless families of the Hopland Band of Pomo Indians,” McGill said. “We extend our deepest gratitude to the Hopland Band of Pomo Indians for trusting us to build this project in alignment with their vision, values, and future.”
The fourplex is a multifamily development with two two-bedroom units and two three-bedroom units. The project received funding from both federal and state sources.
The ribbon-cutting ceremony for the fourplex will be held Saturday from 11:15 a.m. to 1 p.m. at 13000 Nokomis Road in Hopland. The event will feature guest speakers, and lunch will be provided.
The event is open to the public, but space is limited. To RSVP, call Karen Hamaker at (707) 468-1336, ext. 126, or email khamaker@nciha.org.
Correction: The story incorrectly stated that the Northern Circle Indian Housing Authority serves eight federally recognized tribes in Northern California. The story has been updated for accuracy.