Rotating Church Shelters
The 10 churches in this rotating shelter (in Sunnyvale, Saratoga and Cupertino) provide a supportive shelter environment for 15 homeless men in our community, providing case management with a focus on establishing a stable, self-sufficient lifestyle and moving into permanent housing. These churches rotate monthly from church to church throughout the year and provide a clean and sober living environÂment. Prospective candidates can apply by contacting the person cited above.
Email: Nan3hut@yahoo.com
Call: (408) 644-0318
The 12 churches in this rotating shelter (in Palo Alto and Menlo Park) provide a supportive shelter environment for 15 homeless men and women, providing case management with a focus on establishing a stable, self-sufficient lifestyle and moving into permanent housing. These churches rotate monthly from church to church throughout the year. Prospective candidates can apply by contacting the person cited above. To access Hotel de Zink, clients visit the LifeMoves Opportunity Services Center to meet in-person with a case manager.
Email: frobertson@ivsn.org
Call: 650-853-8672 x 434
St. Francis of Assisi/Most Holy Trinity Churches
Starting in January 2017, these two churches in this rotating shelter will provide shelter, meals, showers and a safe environment during the evening for 15 single men who live on the streets of San Jose. These churches will rotate weekly starting at St. Francis of Assisi. Referrals are made through the Valley Homeless Healthcare Program at the Alexian Homeless Clinic.
Email: ferdinand_angel@earthlink.net
Call: (408) 202-7630
Email: johnjohn4216@sbcglobal.net
Call: (408) 439-1667
Starting in January 2017, the seven churches in this rotating shelter (starting at Holy Spirit Parish in Almaden Valley) will provide shelter, meals, showers and a safe environment during the evening for 15 medically fragile women who live on the streets of San Jose. These churches will rotate monthly from church to church throughout the year. Another two (2) churches will provide day-time respite for these women. Referrals are made through the Valley Homeless Healthcare Program at the Alexian Homeless Clinic.
Email: mferrero@dsj.org
Call: 408-997-5111
Starting January 2017 this network of 14 faith communities in San Jose, Campbell, Milpitas and Cupertino will provide both overnight indoor shelter and overnight safe parking for approximately 200 individuals and families over the winter season. Services will include meals, restrooms and showers. Each community will determine its own nightly capacity (ranging from 10 to 30) depending on what resources are available. Two other communities will provide day-time respite for the guests.
Shelter guests from last winter's program will have the first priority for placement. New candidates will be referred by two local agencies based on the shelter location. New candidates can apply by contacting the person listed below.
Email: pamastrocola@aol.com
Call: 408-849-9609