San Bernardino County Unites to Transform Warehouse Into 200-Bed Homeless Shelter

San Bernardino County and seven cities are working together to tackle homelessness. They plan to turn a vacant warehouse in Fontana into a major shelter. The project aims to provide support and housing solutions for those in need. The new shelter, called the West End Regional Navigation Center, will have 200 beds. It will also offer health services to homeless individuals. Safety and cleanliness will be prioritised, with no tents allowed in the surrounding streets.

Each person seeking a bed must first receive a referral. Participating cities will be able to refer their homeless residents to the facility. Fontana Mayor Acquanetta Warren said the centre would provide everything needed to help people move towards permanent housing.

County officials believe the repurposed warehouse will offer the space and resources to make a real difference. Fontana hopes to open the shelter next year. The goal is to assess and meet the specific needs of homeless individuals in the area. The latest homeless count in San Bernardino County shows nearly 2,500 people without shelter. The new facility aims to reduce this number by offering structured support. Its success will depend on cooperation between the county and its partner cities.