Bridge to Home is excited to break ground on a new, permanent homeless shelter in the Santa Clarita Valley next month, officials announced Monday.

This crucial project has been a long-time coming and will make an immense impact on the lives of those experiencing homelessness in the Santa Clarita Valley, officials said.

“This project has truly been a community effort,” said Bridge to Home Board President Tracey Carpentier. “We have had local residents, organizations and builders contribute very generous donations to this important cause. Although we have made great strides, we still need to raise additional funds. I encourage the community to look into naming opportunities and consider donating to this exciting project.”

The new facility will have space to house 60 individuals. It will also offer the first family shelter in the Santa Clarita Valley, with accommodations for eight families. A large, functional kitchen will offer dedicated volunteers adequate space and amenities to prepare and serve meals with greater efficiency.

Every space in the new facility will be thoughtfully designed – including places for clients to meet and engage in case management and workshops, as well as a technology center with access to education, job training and housing resources, officials said.

“For our clients, this new shelter will literally be life-changing,” said Bridge to Home Executive Director Chris Najarro. “It will provide the amenities and resources they need, to make that critical bridge from homelessness to housing. Things that we take for granted, such as running water, a working kitchen and bathroom plumbing, will make a marked difference in their daily lives and the services Bridge to Home provides.”

The groundbreaking is scheduled to take place on Monday, March 14, 2022, at 10:30 a.m. at the shelter site located at 23031 Drayton Street.

If you would like to donate to the shelter project, visit the website and donate today!

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