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Temporary Access Center and Emergency Shelter Quarterly Update (CD)
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MEETING DATE:
June 18, 2025
PREPARED BY:
Jennifer Rhyne, Neighborhood Services Manager
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RECOMMENDED ACTION:
Temporary Access Center and Emergency Shelter Quarterly Update
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BACKGROUND INFORMATION:
The temporary Lodi Access Center officially opened for operations on July 22, 2022, as an initial phase of the Access Center and Emergency Shelter operations. It is an interim solution until the permanent Access Center facility can be completed. Outreach Ministries International (OMI) took over operations as of November 1, 2024. Operational costs to run the temporary Access Center are funded by grants from Homeless, Housing Assistance, and Prevention (HHAP) and American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA).
In response to City Council's request and to ensure the community receives timely and accurate information, City staff and OMI have committed to providing quarterly updates. These updates will include key statistics, performance metrics, success stories, advisory committee information, and challenges encountered. Staff and OMI will also be available to answer any questions from Council or the public.
OMI has provided the following statistics for this update covering the time period February 1, 2025 to April 30, 2025:
Statistics:
Overnight Shelter:
3,007 overnight services provided to 94 clients
27 new clients enrolled to receive overnight and day services
20 clients re-entered to receive overnight and day services
Day Use Shelter:
6,013 day services provided to 268 clients
87 new clients enrolled to receive day services only
16 clients re-entered to receive day services only
Services:
Breakfast - 3,125 meals provided to 207 clients
Lunch - 3,917 meals provided to 209 clients
Showers - 3,314 showers provided to 122 clients
Client Contributions:
43 Clients voluntarily contributed to accomplishing needs at the shelter 295 times (i.e., clothing org...
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