Please note the time change of San Rafael Regular City Council Meetings to commence at 6:00 p.m. 

Category: Homeless Initiatives

Homeless Encampment Fire, Assault, and Proposed Camping Ordinance

  San Rafael, CA – On 07/14/2023, San Rafael Police Department officers arrested a fifty-five-year-old San Rafael resident, for assaulting a victim and setting a tent on fire in the area of the Mahon Creek path, where a large homeless encampment has grown significantly over the last several months. The victim was treated and is … Continued

The City Council will Consider an Ordinance Regulating Camping on Public Property

  The City Council will consider introducing an ordinance regulating camping on public property at a  Special City Council meeting on July 10, 2023, at 7 p.m. The staff report and ordinance text are published on the City’s website. Summary of Proposed Ordinance The proposed ordinance keeps the existing rules on camping on public property in the City, but … Continued

SSA Transitioning

The City of San Rafael created the Service Support Area (SSA) on July 6th, 2021, for those experiencing homelessness to provide a safe space to receive specialized services and assist in identifying paths to permanent housing.  The area where the SSA is located was a Caltrans-owned space where individuals experiencing homelessness had been staying and … Continued

Getting to know the St. Vincent de Paul Society of Marin St. Vincent de Paul Society of Marin has been serving San Rafael since 1946. With a long history of collaboration, St. Vincent de Paul has successfully partnered with the community in their journey to end hunger, poverty, and homelessness in Marin. Their free dining … Continued

Request for Proposals Homeless Outreach Services – May 2022

The Marin County Council of Mayors and Councilmembers (MCCMC) and the Marin Managers Association (MMA) represent all the cities and towns in Marin County. Several years ago, the MCCMC created a Community Homeless Fund where cities and towns, and the County of Marin, allocate funds for certain homelessness services. This Request for Proposals (“RFP”) is … Continued

SSA Update: March 2022 – SSA Receives Encampment Resolution Funding from the State

Getting to know the Ritter Center The City of San Rafael has partnered with Caltrans, the County of Marin, CHP, and multiple service organizations to provide enhanced services for individuals experiencing homelessness via designated service support areas (SSA).  SSAs are designated spaces with security, restrooms, handwashing stations, garbage pick-up, regular outreach and service referrals, and … Continued

SSA Update: Meditation Stories + Weather Support

The City of San Rafael continues to successfully operate the temporary Service Support Area (SSA) for those experiencing homelessness. Individuals are in a safe place (the City funds security 24 hours a day, 7 days a week) where they can connect with a variety of services including mobile showers, case management, charging stations, and food donations.  The site … Continued

SSA Update: Personal Stories + Donation Opportunities

The City of San Rafael continues to successfully operate the temporary Service Support Area (SSA) for those experiencing homelessness. The rain has certainly had an effect on the SSA, but the City and local partners have been quick to help keep the area dry. City staff are assisting by building platforms to keep tents elevated and out of puddles with lumber donated by Golden State Lumber, re-routing … Continued

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