The Homeless Resource Center provides various 24/7 wrap-around services for individuals who are experiencing homelessness or are in need of services critical to their well-being. Built within Vineyard, a larger innovative multi-use development, the center’s layout was developed from the complex sharing of spaces and resources that was required. A long double-sided lobby provides simultaneous access from the street to those arriving by foot, bicycle, or bus and from the rear parking lot and community courtyard. Check-in for services occurs in the lobby, as well as mailboxes for individuals who currently do not have a home address. On one side of the lobby is a community room that functions as a waiting area and place to decompress, as well as offices, and laundry and shower facilities. On the other side is a large multi-purpose room that serves different functions throughout the day. It functions as a dining room and is directly connected to the new commercial kitchen that provides meals daily to anyone in need. It can be rapidly set up for trainings and meetings. In the evenings, it transitions to a shelter that can accommodate 30 individuals.
