Tri Valley Haven told the Human Services Commission that it is rebuilding its confidential domestic violence shelter to increase capacity and replace an aging facility. Christine Dillman, executive director, said the current shelter had structural and plumbing problems from the 1950s and experts recommended full replacement rather than repeated repairs.

Dillman described services provided during the reporting period: 24-hour crisis counseling, emergency shelter, counseling and case management, legal clinic assistance for restraining orders, food pantry access and specialized support such as job-search help and WIC enrollment. She said Tri Valley Haven served 114 unduplicated Pleasanton residents through its domestic-violence services during the fiscal year, exceeding a stated goal of 80.

On the rebuild, Dillman said the old buildings were demolished in August 2024 and that the project went to bid pursuant to CDBG and HUD guidelines. She said Caring Construction was selected as the lowest reasonable bidder at $9,340,000 and that the project had completed four submittals to the City of Livermore; Tri Valley Haven anticipated the building permit the week following the meeting and a 360-day construction schedule, producing a plausible 2026 completion date. Dillman said the new shelter will expand capacity from 30 to 45 beds, add dedicated children's spaces, a client computer lab, and improved counseling and case-management rooms.

Dillman also described Tri Valley Haven's homeless-and-family-support programs: Sojourner House and a food pantry that operated six days a week and served an average of 30 to 60 households daily during the reporting period. She said Tri Valley Haven collected 435,886 pounds of donated food across its operations and exceeded a Pleasanton goal to assist 565 clients by serving 802 Pleasanton clients in homeless/family support during the year.

Commissioners asked about project funding and timing. Dillman said the shelter construction contract is for $9.34 million and that the organization had raised roughly $8.9 million so far; she credited municipal partners (Pleasanton, Livermore, Dublin) and the county for support and said the city is paying predevelopment and construction costs and helping to shelter 30 survivors off-site during the rebuild.

Dillman said Tri Valley Haven plans to expand shelter capacity in response to a post-pandemic increase in calls and consistent shelter demand, which drove the decision to move from 30 to 45 beds. She also noted the rebuild's design by KTGY emphasizes an interior courtyard for survivor safety and outdoor support space.

No formal commission action was required on Tri Valley Haven's presentation; the organization asked for continued partnership and thanked the city and supporters.