From the Monday after Thanksgiving through the end of March, we open two additional sites at the National Guard Armories in Sunnyvale and Gilroy and continue year-round operation of the BRC Shelter.
These seasonal nightly shelters, open during the cold weather months, serve as a refuge from harsh winter weather conditions for homeless men, women, and families. All three Shelter Outreach Centers offer connections to the One-Stop Homeless Prevention Center at the Boccardo Reception Center, which provides clients with a variety of supportive services designed to help them secure permanent housing.
Demographics Served
Homeless adults
Services Offered
Meal Service – Three meals per day are offered at the Boccardo Reception Center. Dinner and breakfast are provided daily at the Armory shelters.
Assessment, Information and Referral – A social worker assesses a clients needs, provides appropriate information and referrals to meet those needs, and helps them set short-term goals.
Medical Care – A clinic provides clients an array of services including, basic screening, assessment, primary care, dental care, immunizations, routine acute care, medication monitoring and referral follow-up.
Additional services – Services such as haircuts, tutoring, or special workshops are available when individuals or community groups volunteer to provide them.
Cold Weather Shelters are open November 26 through April 1, 6:00 pm – 6:00 am
Boccardo Reception Center (BRC)
2011 Little Orchard
San Jose, 95125
Near “The Plant” shopping area
408-510-7502
Clients must be onsite by 3:30pm to join the lottery for bed assignments.
Space limited to 50
Shelter opens at 4:00pm
Meals served daily
Gilroy National Guard Armory
8490 Wren Avenue Gilroy, 95020
Near Las Animas Park
712-0453
Clients must be onsite by 6:00 pm for intake.
Space limited to 100
Offsite nights each month due to Guard exercises.
Meals served daily
Sunnyvale National Guard Armory
620 E. Maude Sunnyvale, 94086
Near the Fair Oaks / Wolfe Road split
408-739-6980
Be onsite by 6:00pm for intake.
Space limited to 125
Offsite nights each month due to Guard exercises.
Meals served daily.
