Responding to Homelessness

We're addressing homelessness through comprehensive services, housing solutions, and support programs that promote public health, safety, and social stability to ensure the well-being and dignity of all of our residents.
A row of beds at the Hayward Navigation Center

We are working hard to reduce the impact of homelessness on individuals and families, prevent long-term displacement, and foster a more compassionate, resilient community where everyone has the opportunity for a secure and stable future.

A building at the Hayward Navigation CenterHayward Navigation Center: 

Opened in November 2019 to provide immediate transitional shelter, nutrition and intensive case management, the Navigation Center has moved more than 317 people, or 61 percent of total individuals served, into permanent housing.

Learn more about the Hayward Navigation Center →

 

Aerial View of St. Regis CenterSt. Regis Center:

With City support, nonprofit Bay Area Community Services (BACS) is converting the St. Regis nursing campus into 92 units of supportive housing for elderly and frail people and clinics providing a variety of recuperative, behavioral health, detox and general medical care for people experiencing homelessness.

Learn more about the St. Regis project →

 

An aerial view of the Hayward area

Scattered- Site Housing:

With $9.6 million from the State, Hayward is working with Bay Area Community Services and Union City to acquire and rehabilitate seven single-family homes and operate them as deeply subsidized permanent housing for people experiencing homelessness.

Read about Project Homekey funding →

Document, Photo, and Video Archive:

Curated collection of government documents, photgraphs, news articles and audio visual content that capture our commitment to responding to homelessness.