On July 16, Project Access held the grand opening of its new Resource Center at Silvey Villas Senior Living in Dixon. The 530-square-foot facility is designed to support seniors aged 55 and over, offering on-site access to essential services and programs. Photo by Nicolas Brown

DIXON, CA (MPG) - On July 16, Project Access held the grand opening of its new resource center at Silvey Villas Senior Living in Dixon. The 530-square-foot facility, 2105 Mourning Dove Drive, is designed to support seniors aged 55 and over, offering on-site access to essential services and programs.

According to Project Access Director of Marketing and Communications Annette Lopez, the resource center was developed through a partnership between Project Access and Hampstead Partners, which began with a letter of intent in March 2022. According to Lopez, the decision to place the center at Silvey Villas was made by Hampstead, selecting it as the ideal site to support senior residents.

Construction of the resource center began in June 2024. The ribbon-cutting ceremony celebrating this achievement was attended by more than 20 residents and 16 volunteers and stakeholders. The event featured informational booths hosted by local organizations, including the Dixon Library, Solano Transportation Authority, AT&T, Meals on Wheels and the Food Bank of Solano and Contra Costa. Each organization provided resources and shared information aligned with the center’s mission to support senior residents.

The event featured informational booths hosted by local organizations, including the Dixon Library, Solano Transportation Authority, AT&T, Meals on Wheels and the Food Bank of Solano and Contra Costa. Photo by Nicolas Brown

According to Lopez, the center is focused on health and wellness, economic stability and community building. Amenities include a community fridge and pantry, a community garden with six raised beds and programming aimed at reducing food insecurity and encouraging resident engagement.

“Our community garden has grown into something much more than a food source; it’s become a hub of connection and camaraderie,” said Lopez. “Residents have formed friendships and mentorships through gardening, even donating produce to neighbors and local organizations.”

The center is open from 1 p.m. to 6 p.m. Mondays through Thursdays and is currently focused on providing services to residents of Silvey Villas only. However, Project Access intends to eventually build bridges to the wider Dixon community.

“Although our services are designed specifically for the residents of Silvey Villas Senior Living, we aim to serve as a bridge to the wider Dixon community. We are committed to fostering partnerships with local businesses and service providers who share Project Access' values, supporting community wellness, connection and empowerment,” said Lopez.

Project Access operates 53 resource centers across California, 21 in Northern California and 32 in Southern California. In 2024, Project Access served 28,506 residents, distributed 211,889 meals, snacks and groceries and hosted 71,553 community-building interactions. In addition, 11,441 residents received health and wellness services.

The ribbon-cutting was attended by 20 Silvey Villas residents and 16 volunteers and stakeholders. The Resource Center is open from 1 p.m. to 6 p.m. Mondays through Thursdays and is currently focused on providing services to residents of Silvey Villas only. Photo by Nicolas Brown

“Project Access believes that when seniors have easy, on-site access to essential resources like food support, health services and social programs, they're better equipped to live independently and with dignity,” said Lopez.

An upcoming National Night Out event will be hosted exclusively for Silvey Villas residents as part of the center’s community-building efforts.

According to Lopez, the center serves as a vital bridge for many residents, connecting them from a place of uncertainty to one of confidence and community.

The Silvey Villas Resource Center is now open for operation. Project Access will continue providing on-site services and exploring opportunities for future community partnerships.

For more information, visit project-access.org or call Silvey Villas at 707-440-3210.