City leaders in Manteca will hold a final public hearing Tuesday night on a proposal to open a new permanent homeless shelter aimed at providing year-round services for unhoused residents.If approved, a former photo processing building at 555 Industrial Park Drive would be converted into a shelter designed to serve up to 190 people. City officials cited that the project would help move dozens of people off the streets while offering more than just a place to sleep.The 56,000-square-foot building would be remodeled into a safe space where residents could access mental health services, substance use treatment, medical care, job training and other support services throughout the year.City officials say no local tax dollars would be used to fund the project. The more than $18-million shelter would be covered primarily through state and federal grants.According to a 2024 Point-in-Time Count — an annual census of those experiencing homelessness at any given night — there were 305 unhoused people living in Manteca, an increase from previous years.Across the county, there were 4,732 unhoused people total. See the full PIT Count report here.City leaders say the shelter is part of a broader effort to address homelessness and connect people with long-term resources.Residents interested in weighing in on the proposal can attend the Manteca City Council meeting, which begins at 6 p.m. Tuesday.If approved, city officials said the project would move forward immediately.See more coverage of top California stories here | Download our app | Subscribe to our morning newsletter | Find us on YouTube here and subscribe to our channel
City leaders in Manteca will hold a final public hearing Tuesday night on a proposal to open a new permanent homeless shelter aimed at providing year-round services for unhoused residents.
If approved, a former photo processing building at 555 Industrial Park Drive would be converted into a shelter designed to serve up to 190 people. City officials cited that the project would help move dozens of people off the streets while offering more than just a place to sleep.
The 56,000-square-foot building would be remodeled into a safe space where residents could access mental health services, substance use treatment, medical care, job training and other support services throughout the year.
City officials say no local tax dollars would be used to fund the project. The more than $18-million shelter would be covered primarily through state and federal grants.
According to a 2024 Point-in-Time Count — an annual census of those experiencing homelessness at any given night — there were 305 unhoused people living in Manteca, an increase from previous years.
Across the county, there were 4,732 unhoused people total. See the full PIT Count report here.
City leaders say the shelter is part of a broader effort to address homelessness and connect people with long-term resources.
Residents interested in weighing in on the proposal can attend the Manteca City Council meeting, which begins at 6 p.m. Tuesday.
If approved, city officials said the project would move forward immediately.
See more coverage of top California stories here | Download our app | Subscribe to our morning newsletter | Find us on YouTube here and subscribe to our channel