Community Homeless Solutions

About the H.O.M.E. Resource Center

The H.O.M.E. Resource Center opened its doors on December 1, 2017.  This is the first year-round shelter operating in San Benito County and serves up to 50 adults each night. The shelter has two large dorm rooms to separately house men (28) and women (22). It has a community room where meals are served with a TV, large lobby area  and office space. The kitchen and laundry room were completed in the Summer 2019. Two large bathrooms with multiple showers are available for shelter guests.

The shelter is open seven days a week, 4:30 pm to 8 am, each night of the year, and is located at 1161 San Felipe Road in Hollister. Shelter staff provide nightly pick-ups and morning drop-offs at four  locations in the city. Guests receive hot dinners each night, provided by different church and community groups, as well as a continental breakfast and sack lunch. Guests are assigned a bed for the duration of their stay and given a locker to store their personal and hygiene items. Guests also receive a variety of supportive services that include case management, alcohol/drug counseling and treatment services, referral services, and assistance with applying for social service benefits.

The H.O.M.E. Resource Center is operated and managed by Community Homeless Solutions, a 501(c)(3) non profit organization.

Frequently Asked Questions

1. Where are you located?

We are located at 1161 San Felipe Road by the Food Bank.

2. What kind of donations does the shelter accepted?

The shelter is always in need of sleeping bags, toiletries, cleaning supplies, socks blanket and towels.

3. What type of services does the shelter provide?

The shelter provides behavioral health services once a week, Whole Person Care case management services, linkages to social service programs and mail service.

4. Can anyone go to the shelter and do you accept pets?

The shelter is an unaccompanied adult shelter for anyone over the age of 18.  We do not accept anyone under 18 or families with minor children.  Yes currently the shelter does accept pets as long as there is a kennel available. 

5. Are the rooms co-ed?

No the dorm rooms are not co-ed.  The men and women have their own dorm rooms and are not allowed to be in the opposite sex’s dorm for any reason.

6. How does the shelter impact participants and the community?

The shelter provides a warm place to sleep and nourishing food to sustain those we serve.  We treat our guests as family and are always happy to work with them to achieve the goals they set for themselves.  Our guests appreciate all that we offer, and the community is grateful for providing this vulnerable population with a safe and healthy place to stay. 

Hours, Location, Contact Person:

• Office Hours:  Nightly, 4:30 pm to 8:00 am

• Location: 1161 San Felipe Road, Hollister, CA 95023

• Shelter Manager:  Christina M. Soto

• Office Phone: (831) 256-1852