Homeless Services

Sanctuary Youth Shelter

Provides runaway, homeless, exploited or displaced youth, ages 12-18 (age 18 eligible only if in high school) with 24/7 emergency shelter, crisis intervention, counseling and family reunification. Sanctuary Youth Shelter is a designated Safe Place for youth.

(559) 498-8543
1545 N Street
Fresno, CA 93721

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Safe Place

TXT 4 HELP

Youth can TXT 4 HELP. Text “Safe” and your current location (street, city, zip)] to 69866.

Provides access to immediate help and supportive resources for youth in crisis. Sites display the yellow and black sign.

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Sanctuary Transitional Shelter

(559) 931-1444

1046 T Street
Fresno, CA 93721

Provides overnight shelter for homeless young adults (ages 18-24) and Drop-In services for those under age 24.

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Housing Programs

(559) 498-8543

Provides housing assistance and supportive services to individuals and/or families that are currently street-homeless or chronically homeless.

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Homeless Services Stories

Fresno EOC program provides paid training to help the homeless

Homeless people in our community are often unemployed and lack access to training and career opportunities. Thankfully, two Fresno EOC programs, Sanctuary Support Services and Local Conservation Corps are partnering to provide Fresno’s homeless paid job training...

Bombas and Fresno EOC give back to Fresno’s homeless

Bombas generously provided Fresno EOC Sanctuary and Support Services with a large donation of socks. Socks are one of the most widely used items. Through our outreach efforts, not only are we able to distribute these socks and hygiene kits, but the team also...

Fresno State Students collect over 800 socks to benefit Sanctuary Youth Shelter

This year the College of Social Sciences and Kappa Sigma partnered to raise over 800 socks during their Socks for a COSS donation drive to benefit Fresno EOC Sanctuary Youth Shelter. Students started the sock drive last year after approaching Sanctuary Youth Shelter...

Housing client tells her story and uses art as a form of self-expression

Blanche Hartman is a local artist and housing client with Fresno EOC Sanctuary Housing Program. It’s been almost a year since she’s moved into an apartment after being homeless on and off for years prior. Now living on her own, Blanche enjoys sharing pieces of her...

National Runaway Prevention Month

Fresno EOC Sanctuary and Support Services is partnering with National Runaway Safeline to host several events during the month of November to “Shine a Light” on issues runaway and homeless youth in crisis face every day and the resources available to support youth....

Safe Place Week 2019

National Safe Place Week is March 17-23, 2019 Fresno EOC Sanctuary and Support Services in partnership with National Safe Place Network, will host several community events (during the designated week) to recognize local businesses, community organizations, youth...

Making Spirits Bright for Families: Our 25th Year!

Making Spirits Bright Event Serves Needy Families for the 25th Year! Saturday, December 8, 2018 from 12:00 pm - 3:00 pm What is Making Spirits Bright? Making Spirits Bright is an annual event coordinated by Fresno EOC Sanctuary and Youth Services and various partners...

Making Spirits Bright at Wash Elementary School

Making Spirits Bright Event Serves Needy Families for the 24th Year! Saturday, December 9, 2017 from 12:00 pm - 3:00 pm What is Making Spirits Bright? Making Spirits Bright is an annual event coordinated by Fresno EOC Sanctuary and Youth Services and various partners...

EOC Cup Soccer Tournament to Benefit Sanctuary and Youth Services

EOC Cup 2017 is being presented by 559 FC, Strummers, Fire Squad Fresno and Hook & Ladder Lounge. The soccer tournament will be held at Clovis Victory Indoor Soccer (275 N. Minnewawa, Clovis). The proceeds from the tournament will benefit Sanctuary and Youth...

Safe Place Dedication at Selma Boys and Girls Club

Join us for our Safe Place Dedication Ceremony at Selma Boys and Girls Club! We Stand Together to help all youth in need. Thursday, April 13, 2017 at 3:00 p.m. 1800 Sheridan Street, Selma, CA 93662 Refreshments served following the dedication ceremony. RSVP to attend,...

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