Homelessness News - San Rafael

Posted on May 24, 2022

Getting to know the St. Vincent de Paul Society of Marin St. Vincent de Paul Society of Marin has been serving San Rafael since 1946. With a long history of collaboration, St. Vincent de Paul has successfully partnered with the community in their journey to end hunger, poverty, and homelessness in Marin. Their free dining...

Request for Proposals Homeless Outreach Services – May 2022

Posted on May 11, 2022

The Marin County Council of Mayors and Councilmembers (MCCMC) and the Marin Managers Association (MMA) represent all the cities and towns in Marin County. Several years ago, the MCCMC created a Community Homeless Fund where cities and towns, and the County of Marin, allocate funds for certain homelessness services. This Request for Proposals (“RFP”) is...

SSA Update: March 2022 – SSA Receives Encampment Resolution Funding from the State

Posted on March 18, 2022

Getting to know the Ritter Center The City of San Rafael has partnered with Caltrans, the County of Marin, CHP, and multiple service organizations to provide enhanced services for individuals experiencing homelessness via designated service support areas (SSA). SSAs are designated spaces with security, restrooms, handwashing stations, garbage pick-up, regular outreach and service referrals, and...

SSA Update: January 2022 – Emergency Shelter Activation and Case Management Program

Posted on January 24, 2022

The City of San Rafael continues to successfully operate the temporary Service Support Area (SSA) for those experiencing homelessness. Individuals are in a safe place (the City funds security 24 hours a day, 7 days a week) where they can access a variety of services such as mobile showers, bathrooms, case management, charging stations, and donations. The site...

SSA Update: Meditation Stories + Weather Support

Posted on December 17, 2021

The City of San Rafael continues to successfully operate the temporary Service Support Area (SSA) for those experiencing homelessness. Individuals are in a safe place (the City funds security 24 hours a day, 7 days a week) where they can connect with a variety of services including mobile showers, case management, charging stations, and food donations. The site...

SSA Update: Personal Stories + Donation Opportunities

Posted on November 10, 2021

The City of San Rafael continues to successfully operate the temporary Service Support Area (SSA) for those experiencing homelessness. The rain has certainly had an effect on the SSA, but the City and local partners have been quick to help keep the area dry. City staff are assisting by building platforms to keep tents elevated and out of puddles with lumber donated by Golden State Lumber, re-routing...

Homelessness and Housing: Service Support Area Update

Posted on October 13, 2021

The City of San Rafael continues to operate the Service Support Areas (SSA) for those experiencing homelessness and continues to see positive results. As part of the collaboration with Caltrans, the County of Marin, CHP, and multiple service organizations, this designated space located between Fifth and Mission in downtown San Rafael provides: Full time security Restrooms Handwashing stations Garbage pick-up Regular...

Homelessness Update: Service Support Area

Posted on August 6, 2021

Support Service Area Connects Unhoused Individuals with Service Providers and a Path to Getting Housed The City of San Rafael continues to provide services for those experiencing homelessness in the Service Support Area that was launched on July 6th. As part of the collaboration with Caltrans, the County of Marin, CHP, and multiple service organizations, the City started this expanded...

La Ciudad de San Rafael y socios locales desarrollan área de servicio de apoyo para campamentos de viaducto

Posted on July 6, 2021

San Rafael, CA- Durante el último año, la Ciudad de San Rafael se ha asociado con Caltrans, el Condado de Marin, CHP y múltiples organizaciones de servicios para proporcionar servicios mejorados para las personas sin hogar. Esta innovadora colaboración ha permitido a la Ciudad crear un "área de apoyo de servicio" designada que se lanzará...

Homelessness Update: Service Support Area for Viaduct Encampments

Posted on July 6, 2021

The City of San Rafael is pleased to announce expanded services for those experiencing homelessness. As part of the collaboration with Caltrans, the County of Marin, CHP, and multiple service organizations the city is providing a designated “service support area” that will launch Tuesday, July 6th. This designated space will provide security, restrooms, handwashing stations, garbage pick-up, regular outreach and...