Homeless shelter operations transition
Summary
The regional funding agreement for the Harvard shelter — serving up to 49 people daily — is extended through June 2027, with Santa Paula contributing up to $150,000 alongside Fillmore and the county. The anticipated operator transition to Rescue Mission Alliance never happened, so Spirit of Santa Paula stays on.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 4
- Last 30 days
- 0
Discussed at 1 meeting in the last 60 days; most recently Oct 7, 2026.
Impact analysis
Up to $150,000 city contribution, already budgeted.
People experiencing homelessness in the Santa Clara River Valley who rely on the shelter's 49 beds and services.
Mentions & discussions (4)
City Council Regular - Oct 7, 2026
The regional funding agreement for the Harvard shelter — serving up to 49 people daily — is extended through June 2027, with Santa Paula contributing up to $150,000 alongside Fillmore and the county. The anticipated operator transition to Rescue Mission Alliance never happened, so Spirit of Santa Paula stays on.
City Council Regular - Jun 17, 2026
The Harvard Shelter transitions from Spirit of Santa Paula to the Rescue Mission Alliance on October 1 under a three-year partnership; RMA says it will keep serving families and bring recovery program resources from its other facilities.
City Council Regular - Apr 1, 2026
The latest point-in-time count shows Santa Paula's homeless population dropped about 22% while the county fell 11% — city leaders credit the investments they've made.
City Council Regular - Jan 21, 2026
The council renewed the operating agreement for the 57-bed Spirit of Santa Paula shelter, which is full and now serving more families and seniors. Insurance costs are rising faster than the $700,000 joint funding cap allows, and a Prop 1 grant application could add a 40-plus-bed facility.
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