Programs and Initiatives

The City of Santa Rosa has developed a five-year Homelessness Solutions Strategic Plan, which outlines actions to address homelessness from 2023-2027 in alignment with the Sonoma County Continuum of Care. The City works with community partners to provide outreach, shelter, housing, and services to persons experiencing homelessness, or those who are at risk of becoming homeless. Click on the corresponding tab(s) below for more information about the programs and initiatives currently funded by the City within each area of service.


Caritas Family CenterCaritas Family Center is a 192-bed emergency shelter operated by Catholic Charities for families experiencing homelessness. The center provides food, clothing, children’s activities, medical and dental care, and client-focused family action plans and services to overcome homelessness. To make or receive a referral please call 707-978-8329 or email [email protected] or go to the Caritas Drop-In Center at 301 6th Street (Suite 108).

Samuel L. Jones Hall Homeless Shelter: Samuel L. Jones Hall is Sonoma County’s largest emergency shelter. The City-owned facility has been operated by Catholic Charities since it opened in 2005. This housing-focused emergency shelter provides up to 213 year-round beds for single adults experiencing homelessness. Samuel L. Jones Hall Shelter Annex was constructed in 2021 to restore shelter bed capacity that was lost due to COVID-19 social-distancing requirements and is operated in conjunction with the main shelter facility. To make or receive a referral please call 707-978-8329 or email [email protected] or go to the Caritas Drop-In Center at 301 6th Street (Suite 108).

YWCA: The YWCA Sonoma County supports families affected by domestic violence by providing safe shelter in a confidential location as well as therapy, advocacy, and on-going support. YWCA operates the community’s ONLY 24/7 Crisis Hotline for victims of domestic violence. Families seeking safety from domestic violence can call the hotline at 707-546-1234 to discuss options, including the YWCA’s residential program known as the Safe House.

If you are experiencing homelessness or are at risk of becoming homeless and need help please visit Sonoma County’s Homelessness Services website for information on the Coordinated Entry system and resources available to you.