The City of Fontana announced on April 1 that it is moving forward with efforts to address homelessness by transferring a city property to San Bernardino County for the creation of the West End Regional Navigation Center.
This step follows approval from the San Bernardino County Board of Supervisors for a purchase agreement between Fontana and the county. The agreement marks progress toward preparing the facility, with renovation plans currently under review and construction set to begin early this summer. An operator has been selected, and contract finalization is underway to enable further planning for materials and equipment needed to launch operations.
The planned navigation center will provide 100 shelter beds and 100 recuperative care beds, as well as supportive services aimed at helping people experiencing homelessness stabilize their lives and transition into permanent housing. The facility’s operation will be guided by a framework established through partnership agreements among participating cities, which also include shared funding contributions for both startup and ongoing costs.
A ceremonial signing of a memorandum of understanding with partner agencies is scheduled in Fontana. Mayor Acquanetta Warren said, “This partnership shows what’s possible when local governments work together toward a shared goal. By collaborating with the county and our neighboring cities, we are strengthening regional coordination and expanding the resources available to help individuals move from homelessness to stability and permanent housing.”
The center will serve people from communities represented by San Bernardino County’s Second, Third, Fourth, and Fifth Supervisorial Districts. Cities contributing toward costs include Chino, Montclair, Ontario, Rancho Cucamonga, Rialto, Upland as well as Fontana itself; federal and state funds managed by San Bernardino County will help reimburse service expenses.
The site at 11109 Jasmine St. in Fontana is expected to open in early 2027 as a low-barrier shelter operating on referral through the county’s coordinated entry system. Services provided will include behavioral health support, medical care, case management assistance with transportation needs and placement into long-term housing solutions.
