On Dec. 23, 2021, the City of Vancouver opened its first Safe Stay Community, providing the most vulnerable in the community with warm, dry and secure surroundings where they have access to high-quality, compassionate life-saving and social services while they work to transition out of homelessness.
The Safe Stay Community, located at 11400 NE 51st Circle on city-owned right of way along an undeveloped cul-de-sac in the North Image neighborhood (view map here), provides 20 modular Pallet shelters housing up to 40 people. The Safe Stay Community program is the direct result of a galvanized vision at the City to create an effective path for those seeking a permanent way to get off the streets.
For the safety and security of Safe Stay Community residents, the site is fenced and staffed 24/7 by nonprofit operator Outsiders Inn. In addition to the security measures, the site includes trash receptacles, sanitation services, portable toilets and handwashing stations, meeting and office spaces and access to supportive services provided by local agencies.
The City of Vancouver plans to open two more Safe Stay Communities before next summer, equitably distributed around the City following the site selection criteria approved by City Council.
The Safe Stay Community, located at 11400 NE 51st Circle on city-owned right of way along an undeveloped cul-de-sac in the North Image neighborhood (view map here), provides 20 modular Pallet shelters housing up to 40 people. The Safe Stay Community program is the direct result of a galvanized vision at the City to create an effective path for those seeking a permanent way to get off the streets.
For the safety and security of Safe Stay Community residents, the site is fenced and staffed 24/7 by nonprofit operator Outsiders Inn. In addition to the security measures, the site includes trash receptacles, sanitation services, portable toilets and handwashing stations, meeting and office spaces and access to supportive services provided by local agencies.
The City of Vancouver plans to open two more Safe Stay Communities before next summer, equitably distributed around the City following the site selection criteria approved by City Council.
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