Homeless Resources
In this page you will find:
-Updates on City of Vallejo projects aimed at supporting residents who are experiencing homelessness.
-Resources for people experiencing homelessness.
-Updates on warming center and cooling center openings.
-Opportunities to volunteer and/or donate to the extreme weather centers (e.g. warming and cooling centers)
-Updates on townhalls, community meetings or other engagement opportunities to voice your perspective and opinions related to the topic of homelessness.
For more information regarding these resources please reach out to: homelessness@cityofvallejo.net
In this page you will find:
-Updates on City of Vallejo projects aimed at supporting residents who are experiencing homelessness.
-Resources for people experiencing homelessness.
-Updates on warming center and cooling center openings.
-Opportunities to volunteer and/or donate to the extreme weather centers (e.g. warming and cooling centers)
-Updates on townhalls, community meetings or other engagement opportunities to voice your perspective and opinions related to the topic of homelessness.
For more information regarding these resources please reach out to: homelessness@cityofvallejo.net
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Sereno Drive Posting 8.3.2023
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Updates on active and potential new projects to support individuals who are unhoused
Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Share on Linkedin Email this linkOn June 20, 2023 City of Vallejo Staff presented to City Council on work related to homelessness, including 1) past proposals to support unhoused individuals, 2) active projects, 3) and potential new projects. The goal of the presentation was to receive direction from City Council on which areas to prioritize.
The presentation slides are now available in the document folder on this page. You can also access the presentation slides, the agenda and watch the presentation recording by clicking here. The presentation on this topic is Item 7A “Receive Update on Unhoused and Potential Areas of Opportunity to Address the Unhoused Situation in Vallejo and Provide Direction to Staff.” *If you look at the slides without listening to the presentation, please pay attention to the slide title pages. Not all of the projects outlined are active in the City of Vallejo, and are examples of potential projects to explore.*
If you have any questions please do not hesitate to reach out to: homelessness@cityofvallejo.net
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Extreme Weather Centers Schedule
Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Share on Linkedin Email this linkAs of June 5, 2023 there are no extreme weather centers scheduled to open. The City of Vallejo is monitoring the weather and if there are changes to the weather that meet our policy guidelines, we will announce an opening with location details via an official press release, social media, our community partners and this website.
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2/21/2023 Unhoused Update Presentation
Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Share on Linkedin Email this linkCity of Vallejo staff presented at the 2/21/2023 Special City Council Meeting to outline some of the work that the City is moving forward to support our unhoused neighbors. To watch the presentation click here.
Presentation begins at the time stamp 1:54.
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Extreme Weather Centers: Volunteer Opportunities
Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Share on Linkedin Email this linkAre you interested in volunteering at a winter warming center or a summer cooling center? We are looking for volunteers to help us!
Please contact Miriam Magaña Lopez at miriam.magana@cityofvallejo.net to be added to our volunteer database. When an extreme weather event happens and it triggers an opening, we will contact volunteers with anticipated needs. As a volunteer you can chose to volunteer once or as many times as you'd like.
Volunteer Role: Volunteers help guests sign in and out of the warming/cooling center, offer blankets/pillows, and food/drinks, as available. Volunteers may be asked to help pass out flyers with resource information and help unpack or pack up supplies depending on needs. All volunteers will get an over the phone or in-person orientation to help them feel prepared for their volunteer shift. All volunteers are required to fill out and sign the City of Vallejo and Greater Vallejo Recreation District (GVRD) volunteer application; the applications will be sent ahead of time.
If you have any questions, feel free to reach out to: homelessness@cityofvallejo.net
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Extreme Weather Centers: Donations
Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Share on Linkedin Email this linkThank you for your interest in donating items to the Extreme Weather Centers. Donated items have been appreciated by the center guests. If you want to donate items, please coordinate with Miriam Magaña Lopez at miriam.magana@cityofvallejo.net to determine a drop off time and location. Please do not drop items off at the center without prior coordination since we have limited storage space.
Items that we welcome at Warming Centers:
-Non-perishable snacks that are individually wrapped such as granola bars, nuts, oatmeal cups, cup ramen, etc.
-Hot chocolate, tea packets or instant coffee
-Disposable hot drink cups, mixing sticks
-Warm accessories such as new socks, gently worn beanies & scarfs. All items must be new and/or clean. Unfortunately due to lack of storage space we cannot accept other clothing items; please reach out to other groups in Vallejo who may accept these items.
-If you want to provide a warm meal for either dinner or breakfast when we open a warming center, please reach out to us before dropping off food.
Please contact homelessness@cityofvallejo.net if you have any questions or to coordinate donation drop off.
Items that we welcome at Cooling Centers:
-Non-perishable snacks that are individually wrapped such as granola bars, nuts, or other snacks.
-Drinks: Bottles of water, sport drinks etc
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Updates: Extreme Weather Policy Finalized
Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Share on Linkedin Email this linkVallejo, CA - The City of Vallejo is pleased to announce the completion of its Extreme Weather Policy.
This policy provides guidelines and procedures for staff to open an “Extreme Weather Center” in the City of Vallejo for the unsheltered population or community members without access to a viable shelter with a heat/cooling source. The space will provide temporary relief and respite for citizens during Extreme Weather Events.
The following will dictate the opening of an Extreme Weather Center. Anytime the National Weather Service (“NWS”) forecasts:
- Two (2) consecutive days with overnight lows below 35 degrees Fahrenheit
- Two (2) consecutive nights of rainfall with major or extreme risk levels as determined by the NWS
- Two (2) consecutive days with highs of 100 degrees Fahrenheit
- The forecast of an extreme event that poses a risk to life and safety
View the full policy by clicking here.
We encourage all community members to sign up for city communications and follow city social media accounts to be notified when an Extreme Weather Center opens. The messaging will include details regarding the center location, space availability, and any other important information. Sign up for city communications by clicking here.
List of Resources for People Experiencing Homelessness
Extreme Weather Policy
5-Year Regional Strategic Plan to Respond to Homelessness in Solano County
FAQs
- 1. What is the City of Vallejo doing to address the growing homeless population in our community?
- 2. Why are we seeing more homeless people in our community?
- 3. What is being done about encampments on public property?
- 4. What can be done about encampments on private property?
- 5. What are the legal constraints to the City’s ability to address encampments?
- 6. Why are Extreme Weather Centers (Warming or Cooling Centers) not open every day?
- 7. How can we report issues with homeless encampments?