Please join the City of San Rafael for the next community engagement for the 350 Merrydale Road Interim Shelter. When: January 14, 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Where: Venetia Valley School – Multipurpose Room 177 N San Pedro Rd, San Rafael Share your thoughts on the interim shelter project at January’s community engagement … Continued
On December 9, the City of San Rafael hosted a community engagement session to gather input on the proposed Interim Shelter at 350 Merrydale Road. Attendees included neighbors, service partners, individuals with lived experience of homelessness, and community members who wanted to learn more about the project. Attendees shared that safety, enforcement, and transparency are … Continued
On Wednesday, November 26, the City of San Rafael completed the purchase of the property located at 350 Merrydale Road. This marks an important step forward in its partnership with the County of Marin to provide both interim shelter and permanent affordable housing in San Rafael. With the acquisition finalized, the City and County will … Continued
The City of San Rafael will facilitate a community engagement session on December 9 to receive feedback on the 350 Merrydale Road Interim Shelter. When and where: December 9, 6:00 PM to 7:30 PM Venetia Valley School – Multipurpose Room 177 N San Pedro Rd, San Rafael Your ongoing feedback has already led … Continued
This week’s Seeds of Hope Service Fair and Luncheon at the San Rafael Community Center brought together over 230 people from across the community. The focus of this event was warm clothing and preparing for the colder months. With the recent rain and chilly weather in San Rafael, participants shared how grateful they were to … Continued
On Monday, November 17, the San Rafael City Council approved the acquisition of the property at 350 Merrydale Road, paving the way for a major step forward in the city’s strategy to address homelessness. This dual-purpose project brings both immediate relief and a long-term vision for affordable housing. The plan includes 65 private cabins, each … Continued
On October 28, the City of San Rafael and County of Marin co-hosted a virtual community meeting about the 350 Merrydale Road Interim Shelter Project, providing an opportunity for residents to ask questions and provide their feedback. The presentation included an overview of the planning details for the 65 temporary individual cabins and on-site support … Continued
On November 6, the City of San Rafael and County of Marin will co-host a community information session about the 350 Merrydale Interim Shelter Project at the Hoytt Theater inside the Osher Marin JCC. Community members are invited to drop in, learn more, and speak directly with the subject matter experts working on the … Continued
Join the City of San Rafael and County of Marin for a virtual community meeting about the 350 Merrydale Road Interim Shelter Project, where you can ask questions and provide your feedback. Date: October 28, 2025 Time: 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM Location: Zoom Webinar – Join the meeting online by clicking here or scanning the QR … Continued
On October 15, the City of San Rafael and County of Marin proudly announced the next step in their partnership to address homelessness: the 350 Merrydale Interim Shelter Project. This project will provide 65 temporary, individual cabins and on-site support services designed to give residents a stable, private space. In the long term, the … Continued
