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Temporary Access Center and Emergency Shelter Quarterly Update (CD)
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MEETING DATE:
March 4, 2026
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 two quarters due to timing of Council Meetings and holidays. The two quarters being covered are August 1, 2025 to October 31, 2025 and November 1, 2025 to January 31, 2026.
Statistics August 1, 2025 to October 31, 2025:
Overnight Shelter:
3,249 overnight services provided to 99 clients
47 new clients enrolled to receive overnight and day services
27 clients re-entered to receive overnight and day services
Day Use Shelter:
6,783 day services provided to 320 clients
116 new clients enrolled to receive day services only
66 clients re-entered to receive day services only
Services:
Breakfast - 3,197 meals provided to 252 clients
Lunch - 3,959 meals provided to 259 clients
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