After its two years in operation, Catholic Charities and Santa Rosa Community Health are calling the Caritas Center a success. Catholic Charities opened the family homeless shelter and services hub in Downtown Santa Rosa in August of 2022. Three months later, Santa Rosa Community Health opened a full-time service clinic inside the facility. The two organizations say it has led to better health outcomes for homeless people, including fewer repeat visits to hospitals and emergency rooms. In addition, it has led to homeless people being placed into housing faster than before.
