Item 13-A
Consideration and possible action to
provide direction to the City Manager
regarding the future of New Hope
Temporary Shelter.
Background
•2018 Community Survey –81% of residents thought homelessness was a problem.
•2019, the City settled with a homeless-advocacy group, with judge Carter ordering the City to build a 50-bed shelter.
•Martin V. City of Boise (2019)
•New Hope, operated by Mercy House, began operations in May 20, 2020.
2.64 BED TURNOVER RATE
132
HOMELESS IN BELLFLOWER
RECEIVED SHELTER
FY24-25 PROGRAM ACCOMPLISHMENTS
46%
OVERALL SUCCESS RATE
1,581
UNIQUE SERVICES RENDERED
190
AVERAGE LENGTH OF STAY
(DAYS)
New Hope Navigation Center
+48.7%
AVERAGE YEARLY GROWTH RATE
New Hope Navigation Center
AVERAGE YEARLY
GROWTH RATE
•PSH: ~ 6.5% per year
•RRH: ~ 84.2% per year
New Hope Navigation Center
92%
GUESTS SERVED HAVE SPENT
LESS THAN 1 YEAR IN THE
SHELTER
83%
GUESTS SERVED HAVE SPENT
LESS THAN 6 MONTHS IN THE
SHELTER
New Hope Navigation Center
61%
GUESTS SERVED HAVE SPENT
LESS THAN 1 YEAR IN THE
SHELTER
45%
GUESTS SERVED HAVE SPENT
LESS THAN 6 MONTHS IN THE
SHELTER
Unsheltered
Count -
CityNet
(2019-23)
Unsheltered
Count -
LAHSA
(2024 vs.
2025)
Costs
•The City receives sporadic external funding to help cover the costs to operate New Hope
•Operations are largely funded through the City’s general fund. •Without ongoing external sources of funding, the impact on the general fund will grow
What now?
•Grants Pass v. Johnson abrogated Martin v. Boise.
•City continues to largely fund New Hope through its general fund. •Questions remain regarding the efficiency and efficacy of our services at New Hope.
•Mercy House’s contract with the City is expiring next month.
Recommendation to Council
•Provide direction to the City Manager regarding the future of New Hope Temporary Shelter; or
•Alternatively, discuss and take other action related to this item.