San Mateo County’s new Navigation Center, the nation’s first multi-story prefabricated modular shelter project, will open later this April with 240 temporary living spaces for single individuals and couples.
Located east of Highway 101 off Maple Street, the Navigation Center will provide intensive counseling and other support services.
The full facility will include private dormitories, shared bathrooms/showers, dining facilities and support modules, as well as outdoor areas for activities.
This new center is intended to meet the county's goal of achieving zero functional homelessness, meaning anyone seeking shelter can access it through a variety of county facilities and programs.
The total cost of the Navigation Center is $57 million, with a Homekey grant from the state of California for $46.1 million for construction.
Additionally, a $5 million donation was received from philanthropist John Sobrato; and a $500,000 federal grant was secured by Congresswoman Jackie Speier. In addition, multiple donations from labor unions were received.
LifeMoves has been awarded a five-year contract to operate the Navigation Center, and contracts are in place with multiple service providers for physical and mental health, dental, employment and other services.
To this end, Homekey has provided a $9.2 million subsidy for these operations.
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