Rendering of Youth Shelter and Navigation Center communal lounge.
LONG BEACH —The City of Long Beach Jan. 30 marked the beginning of renovations for its forthcoming youth shelter and navigation center, the city’s first-ever permanent shelter facility for youth experiencing homelessness, that will offer temporary shelter and supportive services for youth ages 18 to 24. This $4.1 million project will add to the city’s suite of temporary housing facilities for people experiencing homelessness.
The youth shelter and navigation center, located at 1718 Hayes Ave., will offer two core resources: support services to youth ages 18 to 24 and daily storage for people experiencing homelessness, regardless of age, year-round seven days a week. The center will house 12 shelter beds with restrooms, showers, laundry facilities, a kitchenette and lounge area. Young people will be provided with connections to comprehensive social service supports as well as case management on site.
Renovations on the 5,400-square-foot center will begin in February. The interior will be entirely remodeled, transforming from an empty shell into a warm and welcoming space.
For more information on the city’s efforts to reduce homelessness in Long Beach, visit longbeach.gov/homelessness
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