A Bed for Every Head
At Gallilee Center we believe that every person should have a safe place to stay. Our shelter offers dignity, safety and wellbeing to the working poor and families that have nowhere else to go. Without our shelter, they would be forced to sleep in fields or cars.
Over the past years the need for shelter has grown beyond our current capacity. To meet that need, Galilee Center is now planning a major expansion: the addition of a 6,000 square feet emergency shelter which will allow us to double our capacity for overnight stays.
To bring this vision to life, we have a goal of raising 2 million dollars.
A Bed for Every Head
At Gallilee Center we believe that every person should have a safe place to stay. Our shelter offers dignity, safety and wellbeing to the working poor and families that have nowhere else to go. Without our shelter, they would be forced to sleep in fields or cars.
Over the past years the need for shelter has grown beyond our current capacity. To meet that need, Galilee Center is now planning a major expansion: the addition of a 6,000 square feet emergency shelter which will allow us to double our capacity for overnight stays.
To bring this vision to life, we have a goal of raising 2 million dollars.
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Expansion Facts
The new expansion will add over 6,000 square feet of housing
Separate men & women’s housing will provide increased privacy and security
New housing will double capacity from 75 beds to 150 beds
Kitchen will be remodeled to serve more clients efficiently
Community room will no longer act as shelter and will be available for other use
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Expansion Facts
The new expansion will add over 6,000 square feet of housing
Separate men & women’s housing will provide increased privacy and security
New housing will double capacity from 75 beds to 150 beds
Kitchen will be remodeled to serve more clients efficiently
Community room will no longer act as shelter and will be available for other use
Plans
Our current emergency housing is facilitated in our large community room, where cots are pulled out every night for sleeping. The new building will feature two separate dormitory type rooms for male and female clients and will ultimately double the sleep number capacity. This in turn, will allow our current community room to be used how it was originally intended: air-conditioned community dining, special events, community meetings, cooling center, and more.
Architectural plans are currently under review with Riverside County’s Planning Department.
Galilee Center Founders
Claudia Castorena and Gloria Gomez
About
Since our humble beginning beneath a roadside tree, the Lord has provided through our community. We are grateful to our supporters for having brought us to where we are today and for the opportunity to service those in need. Thank you for your lasting support. God Bless.
Our Mission
To fulfill the needs of the under- privileged and disadvantaged by providing food, clothing, and other basic needs and affirm their dignity with love, compassion and respect.
To learn more about Galilee Center
please visit GalileeCenter.org