San Bernardino Mayor Helen Tran on Wednesday celebrated a $35 million grant that is expected to bring housing and services under one roof to help the city’s homeless population.
“This is huge for San Bernardino! Huge!” Tran said at a news conference. She described the grant as “a testament to our ongoing commitment to address homelessness and provide crucial support to our unhoused population.”
The city is partnering with Lutheran Social Services of Southern California to build the San Bernardino Wellness Campus on its property.
The facility will include 140 modular interim housing units along with wraparound health services and social services for the community, officials say.
“This transformative initiative will undoubtedly enhance the quality of life for our residents and strengthen the bonds that make San Bernardino an exceptional place to call home,” said Dr. Lasharna Beckwith, CEO of Lutheran Social Services Southern California.
Rep. Pete Aguilar was on hand Wednesday to tour the existing facility, which already includes a 70-bed men’s shelter.