Come next summer, San Jose will open dozens more beds for homeless people who want to stay in a sober living environment.

The Salvation Army on Nov. 3 broke ground on a tiny home village called HOPE Community, which will add 74 beds on its property. Each tiny home could house several people, and residents may stay there overnight or participate in the transitional housing program for up to two years. Salvation Army will provide life skills workshops, job training, meals and case managers to help residents remain sober.

Maj. Daniel Freeman, Salvation Army’s Silicon Valley coordinator, said this housing fills a needed gap for homeless people in recovery.

“Recovery from addiction is never a nice linear process,” Freeman told San José Spotlight. “The feeling that we get from the people that

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