Fountain Valley adding dedicated shelter beds in Central Cities Navigation Center partnership

The property at 13871 West St. in Garden Grove being acquired for the proposed Central Cities Navigation Center, which will provide emergency shelter and wraparound services to the unhoused communities of Fountain Valley, Garden Grove and Westminster on Friday in Garden Grove. The city has entered a partnership with the neighboring cities of Garden Grove and Westminster to facilitate the creation of the Central Cities Navigation Center. The loan will be repaid once Garden Grove has had its housing element certified, Fountain Valley deputy city manager and community development director Omar Dadabhoy said. This is another step that we can take as a city to tackle the problem and help break the cycle of homelessness.” The city plans to have an informational meeting regarding the Central Cities Navigation Center on Nov. 16 at 5 p.m. at the Fountain Valley Recreation Center.