The City of Gilroy helps to fund some agencies which provide emergency housing assistance.

Hotlines

• 24-Hour Domestic Violence / Sexual Assault Crisis Hotline:
  Phone | 877-363-7238

Shelters

Community Solutions
La Isla Pacifica Shelter for Victims of Domestic Violence and Their Children

Phone | 408-842-7138
 

Arturo Ochoa Winter Shelter (referral required)

Address | 901 Arizona Circle Gilroy, CA 95020

• Start date likely January 2020, but date has not been determined yet
• Shelter for homeless families with at least one dependent child  
• Gilroy Community Housing staff along with other designated local agencies can refer families directly to Saint Joseph’s Family Center (SJFC), 7950 Church St., Suite A, Gilroy, CA. 
• A referral puts a family on interest list, but does not guarantee placement
• Homelessness will be verified by SJFC staff (408-842-6662)
• Beneficiaries will be selected through a lottery process
• SJFC will provide case management and other ancillary services during the program season

Gilroy Armory Winter Shelter (referrals required)

Home First | 408.539.2100 or
Boccardo Reception Center | 408.294.2100
Email | info@homefirstscc.org
Address | 8490 Wren Ave Gilroy, CA 95020

Opens Monday October 15, 2019 and closes April 15, 2020

• Shelter Hours: 6 p.m. - 6 a.m. 
• Beneficiaries begin lining up approximately at 5 p.m.
• For referrals go to Gilroy Compassion Center, 370 Tomkins Ct. 

John H. Boccardo Family Living Center

Phone | 408-686-1300
Address | 17545 Monterey Road San Martin, CA 95046