Dignity Bus Warming Shelter

The Lake County Continuum of Care (LCCoC) is seeking proposals for the Dignity Bus Warming Shelter Program, which aims to provide a warming shelter with the Dignity Bus Program. The program will offer a designated, supervised area where unhoused individuals can sleep overnight, providing a sense of safety and access to essential services. The selected provider will be responsible for administering the program, including hiring staff, managing the budget, and ensuring compliance with program requirements. The program will serve Lake County residents, and the contract term will be through June 30, 2027. • The program will provide a 20-bed warming shelter with essential services, including restroom and washing facilities, utilities, laundry facilities, and food resources. • The provider will be responsible for managing the program, including staffing, budgeting, and ensuring compliance with program requirements. • The program will serve Lake County residents, with a focus on providing culturally sensitive services and addressing inequities in the target population. • The selected provider will be required to participate in the local Coordinated Entry System (CES) and Homeless Management Information System (HMIS). • The program will be funded through the Encampment Resolution Funding Round 4 (ERF4) grant program, with up to $200,000 available for the selected provider.