Community Outreach

 

Community Outreach is the core of all we do. It encompasses our shelters, food pantry, Recovery Cafe, and more, both on our main site in Castro Valley (behind Trader Joe’s), and at South Hayward Parish.

If you’re experiencing housing or food insecurity, scroll down and get in touch. If you’re wanting to participate in our work to end involuntary homelessness in this Eden area, we always need volunteers and donations, and would love to welcome you into the work.

 
 

Local businesses join in our social enterprise classes for guests to develop work skills.

Guests can get medical checkups from local students.

Shelter - 7 days/week 6:30PM open, 7AM close

call (510) 634-4750 to make sure space available!

Resource Center - 10AM-4PM Mon-Fri

For South Hayward Parish shelter/resource center, click here.

Safety Ambassador Miss Helene straightening the “No Dollar Store”

Resource Center:

  • Open Mon-Fri 10AM-4PM. Enter/exit along Grove Way

  • Provides assistance with finding housing, medical help, applying for jobs, Medi-Cal, Social Security, Disability, getting CA IDs, and more!

  • Provides lunch from 12pm-1pm

  • Showers and laundry available for guests

  • We have a second daytime resource center in South Hayward during weekdays!

Shelter:

50 beds available (18+ only) - registered guests guaranteed; please call in advance 510-634-4750

  • Enter/exit along Grove Way

  • Guests allowed on campus at 6pm, shelter opens at 6:30PM

  • All guests sign code of conduct and fill out an intake form upon entry

  • 50 beds (floor mat and sleeping bag)

  • Dinner served at 6:30pm, breakfast at 6:00AM

  • No in/out privileges after 10PM

  • Animals allowed with proper leashes/cages at night, dependent on behavior

  • We have a second shelter in South Hayward that can house 21 guests/night

 
 

Tiny Homes:

  • We have 6 Tiny Homes on our campus and are actively working with Firm Foundation Housing to add more to the Bay Area!

  • Tiny Homes residents must go through a background check, have a monthly income of at least $1,200, and agree to be in our program to find permanent housing.

  • Tiny Homes are meant to be transitional housing; residents can stay up to 18 months with rent from $200-$800.

  • Click here to go to the Tiny Homes page!

 

Parkout Program:

Our Parkout Program includes access to a portable handwashing station and toilet, overnight security, food service, and access to a case manager to help support you in getting permanent housing.

To qualify, you must:

  • Be 18 years or older

  • Be technically homeless

  • Have a valid Driver’s License and current vehicle registration

  • Be a single person or couple living in your car*

*We cannot accept RVs, buses, or converted vans.

To join the Parkout Program, please speak with our case manager by dropping by the resource center or calling 510-634-4750

If you have additional questions please call Saundrea at (510) 634-4750 or email.