Exciting News!
We are excited to share with you some wonderful news that will enhance and expand the services we provide to our guests at St. Mary’s Community Services. Homeless services are changing. To address the growing crisis of homelessness, the State of California is significantly investing in additional shelters and expanding its Medi-Cal benefits to include housing transition and behavioral health services. In addition, the City of Stockton is partnering with St. Mary’s Community Services to expand our service model.
The board, administration and staff are excited to share that we will be adding modular bedroom units to our campus within the next two years. We have secured $6M in funding to launch the project, which will provide an additional 150 beds for those currently living in nearby encampments or in their cars. Along with our campus partner, Stockton Shelter for the Homeless (SSH), we will be able to personalize shelter options based on individual needs. 2023 will be an exciting year as the SSH Navigation Center and our modular project will both break ground!
We look forward to sharing more in upcoming newsletters and at the celebration dinner on October 20–tickets are still available. It is the strong community support and partnerships that enable us to pursue new possibilities. We look forward to celebrating this expanded model of service with you…