ICS and the ROCk: UPDATES ON THE PRESENT AND THE FUTURE

A Short Film and a Radio Interview with Kent Grubbs, ICS Board Chair

ADDRESSING A COMMUNITY NEED

Homelessness impacts everyone in Santa Fe.

• Homelessness is ranked as the #1 issue local voters want elected officials to address
• The City reports approximately 400 unhoused individuals, while other estimates suggest the true number may be significantly higher
• Santa Fe currently has only 280 shelter beds
• There is no consistent place for unhoused residents to access basic survival services during the day
• There is no single entry point to connect people with life-stabilizing services

The system is stretched too thin. The ROCk responds to this reality with a coordinated, humane, and effective solution.

THE ROCk: A NEW VISION FOR ADDRESSING HOMELESSNESS IN SANTA FE

The ROCk is a purpose-built Resource and Opportunity Center designed to directly address the growing challenge of unsheltered homelessness in Santa Fe.

Aligned with the City of Santa Fe’s Emergency Homelessness Action Plan and national best practices in trauma-informed design, The ROCk will fill critical gaps in Santa Fe’s homelessness response system by bringing shelter, daytime services, and life-stabilizing support together under one roof.

THE ROCk WILL:

• Expand emergency shelter capacity
• Provide a safe, welcoming Day Center so people can get off the streets during daylight hours
• Serve as a centralized services hub where individuals can access healthcare, housing navigation, recovery support, and more

The ROCk is not just another shelter—it is a new way forward for our community.

WHAT THE ROCk WILL PROVIDE

EXPANDED EMERGENCY SHELTER

The ROCk will offer approximately 125 shelter beds using a hybrid model:

• Congregate shelter for short-term stays
• Semi-congregate and non-congregate shelter for families and individuals with medical or longer-term needs

This flexible approach reflects the diverse needs of Santa Fe’s unhoused population.

A DAY CENTER — A PLACE FOR PEOPLE TO BE

For the first time in Santa Fe, unhoused residents will have a safe, consistent place to go during the day.

The ROCk Day Center will provide:

• Hot meals
• Showers and restrooms
• Laundry services
• Clothing distribution
• Mail services
• Internet access and device charging
• Secure storage for personal belongings
• Pet kennels
• Indoor and outdoor spaces to rest, connect, and find community

Most importantly, The ROCk will offer dignity, safety, and relief from the streets.

A CENTRALIZED SERVICES HUB

The ROCk is designed to be the “front door” to Santa Fe’s homelessness response system.

On-site partners and ICS staff will provide:

• Case management and housing navigation
• Medical, mental health, and dental care
• Substance use treatment and recovery support
• Job training and legal assistance

By co-locating services, The ROCk eliminates barriers created by distance, transportation challenges, and fragmented systems—helping people stabilize their lives more quickly and effectively.

OUR COMMUNITY PARTNERS

The ROCk is a community solution, supported by a broad coalition of trusted organizations, including:

• The Life Link
• La Familia Healthcare for the Homeless
• Santa Fe Recovery Center
• St. Elizabeth’s Shelter and Supportive Housing
• Bienvenidos Outreach
• Chaplain Joe’s Street Outreach
• Consuelo’s Place
• Earthcare
• Esperanza Shelter
• The Food Depot
• Homewise
• La Sala Crisis Triage Center (NM Solutions)
• New Mexico Coalition to End Homelessness
• Santa Fe Housing Collaborative
• The Salvation Army
• Santa Fe’s Haven Group
• The Santa Fe Lodgers Association
• Street Homeless Animal Project
• Southwest Care Center
• Vital Spaces
• Youth Shelters and Family Services

These partnerships ensure coordinated, culturally relevant, and comprehensive care.

JOIN US IN BUILDING THE ROCk

The ROCk represents a significant investment in Santa Fe’s future.

By supporting this project, you help create:

• A safe, secure, and accessible facility
• Emergency shelter, food, and life-changing services in one place
• Measurable improvements for individuals, neighborhoods, and the broader community

Together, we can work to made homelessness brief, rare and non-recurring in Santa Fe.

OUR CURRENT PROGRAMS

SHOWERS TO GO

Our ‘Showers To Go’ programs transports a mobile hygiene unit to 3 locations each week –Healthcare for the Homeless on Cerrillos Road (Mondays), Villa Linda Park on the east side of Santa Fe Place Mall (Tuesdays), and the Salvation Army on West Alameda (Thursdays).  Between 8 am and 12 pm on these days, our guests can take a hot shower, use the toilet facilities, receive a sack lunch, and engage with a case manager to help them address their particular needs. And Interfaith is assessing ways in which additional services can be added to this program.

SENIORS MOTEL PROGRAM

Interfaith manages a Seniors Motel Program at the Days Inn on Cerrillos, where about 25 homeless seniors receive a room, dinner, and navigation services aimed at securing more permanent supportive housing.

CONSUELO’S PLACE

Interfaith serves as the fiscal agent for Consuelo’s Place, a non-congregate shelter for individuals and families that’s located on the Midtown Campus.

“We’re All in this Together: A Story of the Interfaith Community Shelter at Pete’s Place.”

A Short Film.