The transition to a 24-hour model has already shown positive impacts on the local community. By keeping the facility open during the day, officials noted a reduction in panhandling in downtown Key West. The project was funded through a combination of city resources and a secured in 2022. Project Timeline & Recognition
: The concrete structure is elevated and hurricane-rated, allowing it to serve as an emergency shelter during storms. Community Impact New Homeless Shelter In Key West
The facility, which officially opened in , marks a shift from a temporary overnight site to a 24-hour navigation center designed to transition residents back into the mainstream. The transition to a 24-hour model has already
: Operated by the nonprofit Cornerstone Resource Alliance , the center provides on-site case management and supportive services. Project Timeline & Recognition : The concrete structure
Named after the late Assistant City Manager , who established the original "Safe Zone" in 2004, the center was built by Keystar Construction . Groundbreaking : April 2024. Ribbon Cutting : June 18, 2025.
