The Center Expansion is Complete
We are excited to share that the Expansion at Sister José Women’s Center is now complete. This project began in 2024 with Phase 1, finishing in January 2026 with Phase 2. This expansion represents more than additional space—it strengthens our ability to provide a safe, welcoming environment where women experiencing homelessness can rest, recover, and connect with the resources they need.
More Space to Serve Women in Need
With this expansion, we are better equipped to provide a safe, welcoming environment where women experiencing homelessness can rest, recover, and connect to critical services and community support.
- Increased shelter capacity from 42 to 54 beds
- Added 4 showers (9 total)
- Added 2 additional toilets (7 total)
- Installed 7 stackable washers and dryers, including one ADA-accessible dryer
- 1,400 square feet of additional space added to the Center
- New provider office for healthcare and behavioral health partners to meet privately with guests
- Conference and multi-use room for workshops, support groups, and partner-led services
- Expanded front desk and volunteer office to better support daily operations and coordination
- Improved entrances and traffic flow to enhance privacy and safety for overnight guests
Read KGUN 9’s story on how we’re serving more women.
Phase 1
Phase 1 included expanding our overnight shelter from 42 beds to 54 beds, which has meant an additional 5000 bed nights for guests. The improvement to the center during this phase the addition of 4 showers, 2 toilets, and the installation of 7 stackable washers and dryers, including one ADA -accessible dryer. These improvements significantly increased the capacity of the center to mee the survival needs of our guests.
Phase 2
Phase 2 has added approximately 1,400 square feet of new space, allowing us to better serve the growing number of women who rely on our center for safety, resources, and community. The improvements to the center during this phase includes a provider office for healthcare and behavioral health partners, a conference and expanded dining room / multi-use room for workshops and support programs, a volunteer office, an expanded front desk to better support guest services, and improved entrances designed to enhance the flow for our guests.