Family Emergency Housing
Safe, Stable Housing for Families in Crisis
Amigos de Guadalupe provides emergency and transitional housing for families with children who are experiencing homelessness or housing instability.
Our Family Emergency Housing programs offer more than just shelter — they provide safety, dignity, and a pathway to stability.
Services
Families staying at our shelter receive:
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A private room in a safe and welcoming environment
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Healthy meals and basic necessities
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Case management and housing navigation support
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Referrals to mental health and counseling services
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Access to educational resources and after-school support for children
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Connection to community programs and long-term housing options
Our Approach
Each of our housing sites operates within a trauma-informed, empowerment-based model that centers dignity, safety, and community connection. Families receive personalized support from caring staff who walk alongside them every step of the way, a crucial component of our approach that we call “Radical Hospitality”.
Our Shelter Sites
Amigos de Guadalupe operates multiple family shelter programs serving up to 165 unhoused families at a time across San José, each designed to meet families where they are and help them move toward permanent housing.
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Short-term emergency shelter for families in immediate crisis.
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Transitional housing with supportive services.
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Small-scale community housing offering privacy and stability.
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Family-centered transitional housing with wraparound services.
How We Support Families
Our dedicated housing team includes program managers, case managers, mental health professionals, and housing specialists who work collaboratively to help families achieve long-term housing stability.
We assist with:
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Housing navigation and applications
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Employment readiness and job connections
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Access to community and county resources
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Coordination for housing vouchers and rental assistance
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Individual and small group mental health services
If you need Family Emergency Housing visit,
call the Here4You Hotline (408) 385-240
Hours: 9 a.m. - 7 p.m.
Seven Days a Week
*All information is securely managed through the Homeless Management Information System (HMIS)
and other protected systems.*
Karina, Mother of Two
"After months of homelessness and facing unimaginable challenges, my children and I finally found safety and hope at Casitas de Esperanza. Living in a clean, supportive environment has given us a second chance to rebuild our lives. While the journey has been difficult, I feel stronger than ever and hopeful for the future. Thanks to the support of Amigos de Guadalupe and this program, we now look forward to moving into a stable home where we can dream again. Casitas de Esperanza truly lives up to its name—a home of hope."
Averalo Family
"We became homeless in early 2024 and faced months of uncertainty and setbacks. Thanks to the support of HereForYou and the dedicated staff at the Family Shelter, we finally found a safe place to call home. Through every challenge, their guidance and care gave us hope. My children now have a place to sleep, and I am forever grateful to everyone who helped us—this is a blessing we will always carry."
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A Mother’s Strength: Regina’s Journey
"Hello, my name is Regina. I’m a single mother of two. After serious health challenges and the loss of a child, we became homeless and struggled to survive. Through the Here For You hotline, Amigos de Guadalupe found us a space at the Family Shelter, and for the first time in months, we felt safe and at home.
While at the shelter, I earned a caretaker certificate, found a job, and began working toward my dream of starting a nonprofit for families with hospitalized children. My message: ‘Don’t give up. Keep going—you are stronger than you think and bigger than the struggle.’"