Brenda Jeans Sober Living Facility

THE FACILITY PROVIDES HOUSING FOR INDIVIDUALS WITH AB109 AND LOW LEVEL 290S, INDIVIDUALS RECEIVING SSI, AND INDIVIDUALS WITH THE ABILITY TO SELF PAY. ALLRESIDENTS LIVE IN FURNISHED DOUBLE-OCCUPANCY ROOMS AND RECEIVE THREE MEALS A DAY WITH SNACKS. THE RESIDENTS ARE PROVIDED UTILITIES, BASIC CABLE, WIFI, PHONE, LAUNDRY FACILITIES, CLEAN LINENS, AND LIMITED TRANSPORTATION. BRENDA JEAN'S SOBER LIVING FACILITY HOUSED 54 RESIDENTS THROUGHOUT 2022 (17 were long term, residing in the facility for 10 or more months). The demographics of the residents are as follows: 75% has MENTAL HEALTH issues, 28% are under probation, and 90% experienced homelessness before arriving at the facility. Residents are helped with the navigation of re-entering the general society.

Brenda Jean's Sober Living Facility purchases food to distribute to the homeless and to families in need. Individuals can call 211 and receive information on when we are distributing free groceries. The emergency grocery bags are designed to get an individual or a family through the week. Every week, the individual or family can return for another emergency bag of groceries. Brenda Jean's Food Pantry mission is to provide free food to anyone in need. We are strongly against the selling of food that we freely distribute. We will report any individual or family who violates this rule. Brenda Jean's Sober Living Facility purchases food that is then cooked by safe food serve certified kitchen staff for the homeless and to families in need. Brenda Jean's Soup Kitchen will be in full operation. Individuals can call 211 and receive information on the dates and times food is served.