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Central Cities Navigation Center
The cities of Garden Grove, Westminster, and Fountain Valley are addressing homelessness through the creation of the Central Cities Navigation Center.
Homelessness is a challenge for many cities, as resources and funding are limited locally. In an effort to leverage resources and be proactive in addressing the needs of the community’s most vulnerable residents, the cities of Garden Grove, Westminster, and Fountain Valley are developing a year-round central cities navigation center (CCNC). A navigation center provides emergency housing and wrap-around services to individuals experiencing homelessness.
To solidify the collaboration and authorize staff time and resources, the three cities entered into a Memorandum of Understanding in June 2022 for acquiring and developing the navigation center site. City of Garden Grove staff identified a location at 13871 West Street, Garden Grove, which the three cities agreed upon. The project broke ground on June 13, 2023 and celebrated a ribbon cutting ceremony on June 5, 2024.
The Navigation Center is open and has received its first client.
Location: 13871 West Street, Garden Grove
- North of Westminster Blvd. between Newhope St. and Harbor Blvd. on West St. in the city of Garden Grove.
- Total site - 18,166 square feet
- Current structure - 11,363 square feet
- Building was constructed in 1964
- Industrial warehouse located in the City of Garden Grove's Shelter Overlay Zone
Facility Design
- 85 to 100 beds
- Men's, women's and couple's dorms and lavatories
- Full kitchen
- Laundry facilities
- Dining and outdoor lounge areas
- Check-in and staging areas
- On-site lockers for personal items
- Staff and service areas
Proposed Available Services
- 1-on-1 case management
- Mental health and stabilization services/resources
- Substance use counseling and stabilization services/resources
- Outpatient health services
- Service animals and Pet accommodation
- Education services and life skills development
- Employment assistance and job training
- On-site transportation/shuttle services (to and from CCNC)
- CES and HMIS participation and documentation
Project Status Updates
On September 13, 2022, the Garden Grove City Council unanimously approved the execution of a purchase agreement and escrow instructions, and the property is currently in escrow at a purchase price of $5,600,000.
At the September 28, 2022 meeting, the Westminster City Council unanimously approved an allocation of $4,000,000 toward the purchase and start-up costs.
February 8, 2023 Council Presentation: Project Update
Further updates can be found at the shared Central Cities Navigation Center page.