Overview

The Napa Valley Shelter Project operates the only emergency shelters for homeless men, women and children in Napa County.

Our Mission is to provide safe and humane temporary shelter to Napa County homeless individuals and families and coordinate resources to assist them in acquiring the skills and assets necessary to obtain and maintain permanent housing and self-sufficiency.

A Safe Place for Families

The Samaritan Family Center gives families without a home a place to begin rebuilding their lives. There, those in need will find a room for their family, as well as the help needed to plan their next steps to self-sufficiency. Every week, the team works with residents on setting and achieving goals, all with the aim of getting them back on their feet.

A Healthy Setting for Adults

The South Napa Shelter, a facility for clean and sober individuals 18 and older has two primary goals for its guests – increasing income and securing sustainable housing. We help them achieve those goals through weekly coaching/case management, requiring that they volunteer at the center and in the community, and providing the tools and encouragement to succeed. All guests are held accountable for their behavior at the center and in the community.  All guests must be referred through the HOPE Center.

Providing Warmth on Cold Nights

The Emergency Winter Shelter provides a safe, warm and dry place to sleep for Napa’s most difficult to reach homeless population.  There are few requirements for this shelter beyond basic civil behavior.  Each year however, people move from the facility into other shelters and eventually sustainable housing. All guests must be referred through the HOPE Center.

Basic Services for a New Start

provides showers, toilets, mail, phones, laundry, and other basic services for more than 85 homeless adults daily.  A second tier of services, including medical care, job development, housing assistance, legal aid, mental health outreach, and any other services identified to assist this most-hard-to-reach population are also available and encouraged. Screening and referral for the South Napa Shelter is done at the HOPE Center.

The Rental Assistance Program offers no-interest loans and grants to aid families and elderly and disabled individuals to secure and maintain housing.  Payment for rental deposits, lapsed rent, or mortgages are paid directly to the landlord or mortgage. Phone (707) 253-6147 for more information.

Quick Facts

  • Napa’s only homeless shelters
  • Addresses core issues of homelessness
  • Focus on personal responsibility
  • Treats individuals with dignity & respect
  • Provides safe and secure environment
  • Promotes self-sufficiency
  • Fosters self esteem
  • Full continuum of services
  • Cost effective
  • Caring and supportive
  • Clean and sober environment
  • On-site medical care
  • Residents contribute over 500 volunteer hours per month to Napa

 

Contact

Program Director:
Charlene Horton
707.253.6103

Samaritan Family Center
2521 Old Sonoma Road
Napa, CA 94558

South Napa Shelter
100 Hartle Court
Napa, CA 94559

Hope Resource Center
1301 Fourth Street
Napa, CA 94559