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-- DRAFT -- 2025-2029 ConPlan & FY 2025-2026 Annual Action Plan Page 63 of 90 Shelter and respite services include the Winter Warming Shelter, operated in collaboration with faith- based organizations, and the San Leandro Homeless Shelter, which provides 30 beds for women and children. The City has also established a daytime drop-in center during the winter months to offer temporary shelter and referrals. Despite these efforts, the demand for shelter beds and transitional housing options far exceeds availability, leaving many unhoused individuals on waiting lists and forcing them to remain on the streets. Collaboration across City, county, and regional partners is essential to San Leandro’s homelessness response. The City participates in the Alameda County Mayors Conference and Homelessness Working Group, among other regional initiatives. Biweekly case management meetings coordinate services among City staff and nonprofit providers. Training programs for staff and community members emphasize mental health awareness, conflict de-escalation, and trauma-informed care. Despite these efforts, the 2017 Human Services Gap Analysis identified several areas of unmet need, including enhanced communication about available services, culturally competent program planning, and increased focus on vulnerable populations such as seniors, immigrants, and people with disabilities. To address these gaps, San Leandro’s strategy involves leveraging partnerships with community-based organizations, faith groups, and regional agencies while pursuing self-sustaining programs integrated into the existing care system. The City’s Human Services Department leads this effort, despite having limited staff capacity. Future efforts will emphasize cross-sector collaboration, targeted resource allocation, and engaging diverse community voices in program planning to ensure an equitable and effective response to homelessness and human service needs. Describe the strengths and gaps of the service delivery system for special needs population and persons experiencing homelessness, including, but not limited to, the services listed above Homelessness. The City’s service delivery system for special needs populations and individuals experiencing homelessness reflects both notable strengths and critical gaps. Drawing on findings from the 2017 Human Services Gap Analysis, along with recent updates, the City has made strides in improving access to essential services while continuing to face challenges in meeting the growing demand for support. The City’s strengths lie in its collaborative initiatives and targeted programs. Notably, the redevelopment of the Nimitz Motel into the Lewelling Interim Housing and Drop-In Center includes creating a navigation center and emergency shelter. This adaptive reuse of an older motel demonstrates a commitment to addressing homelessness with sustainable solutions. Funded through a $12 million combination of state and federal grants, this project is expected to open in 2025 and transition to permanent supportive housing for homeless families. In addition to local efforts, the City is aligned with regional initiatives to address homelessness. Alameda County’s EveryOne Home initiative, part of the broader Homelessness Regional Plan, provides a framework for coordinated action among cities and service providers across the county. The goal of EveryOne Home is to reduce homelessness across Alameda County by creating a system of care that prioritizes permanent housing, supportive services, and prevention. The plan emphasizes the need for regional collaboration to increase affordable housing, provide intensive case management, and ensure timely access to services for those at risk of or experiencing homelessness. San Leandro, as part of Alameda County, is working to implement strategies outlined in this regional plan, such as improving the coordination of outreach services and expanding shelter capacity, especially for individuals with high barriers to housing.