for general information on homeless services call 211

rain or shine, we give people shelter as we help them navigate their way home.

main shelter on center street

shelter & drop in services

1931 Center Street, Berkeley, CA 94704

Bus Line 12: MLK Jr. - Way & Allston Way

daytime (510) 705-1325

after hours (510) 705-1516

Our main shelter is located in the Veterans building. To enter the shelter or recieve services you must do it through the back of the building.

drop- in center

9:00 - 11:30 am
1:00 - 4:00 pm
Wednesday - Sunday

Parking lot pantry

12:30 - 1:15 pm 
every Wednesday 

Showers

9:00 - 11:30 am
1:00 - 2:00 pm
Wednesday - Sunday

Laundry

9:00 - 9:30 am
1:00 - 1:30 pm
Wednesday - Sunday

breakfast

8:30 - 9:15 am
Monday - Saturday

lunch

12:30 - 1:15 pm
every day

  • Showers are first come, no pre sign up required. We also provide hygiene products for the showers and wash pods for laundry.

  • Laundry requires a sign up a day before planned wash, may later depending on how many people we have signed up. 

Our main shelter is located in the Veterans Memorial Building in downtown Berkeley. Here, we regularly shelter 50+ full time residents year round. Year-round beds with meals, showers, and case management. Staff can help with IDs, benefits, and a path toward housing.


hotel shelters

beyond the horizon

@the Berkeley Inn on San Pablo Avenue

1720 San Pablo Avenue, Berkeley, CA 94702

(510) 524-8778 ‍ ‍

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horizon community village

@the Capri Motel on university avenue

1512 University Avenue, Berkeley, CA 94703

(510) 845-7090

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