Homelessness services funding — Vista 29 and Westhaven CARES Center
Charlottesville
Summary
Money once earmarked for a low-barrier shelter is now going to PACEM, BRACH, and the Salvation Army as one-time support to keep services running.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 4
- Last 30 days
- 2
Discussed at 1 meeting in the last 60 days; most recently Nov 2, 2026.
Impact analysis
$469,000 redirected within the FY2026 budget.
Unhoused residents served by PACEM, BRACH, and the Salvation Army.
No groups negatively affected
Mentions & discussions (4)
City Council - Nov 2, 2026
Two appropriations were on the agenda: $67,667 from the low-barrier shelter operations fund for SupportWorks Housing's Vista 29 project, and $7,000 from the Sentara Foundation for the Westhaven CARES Center.
October 12, 2026: Charlottesville Area Community Foundation seeks donations to pay for 2000 Holiday Drive to become year-round shelter
Plus: The 311 on the MMPT as informed by AC44 and CAMPO-LRTP
City Council - May 13, 2026
Beyond the shelter, the city faces bigger questions: how providers align, how overnight sheltering works, how encampments are managed, and how outreach services expand. These remain unresolved and require ongoing collaboration.
City Council - Feb 2, 2026
Money once earmarked for a low-barrier shelter is now going to PACEM, BRACH, and the Salvation Army as one-time support to keep services running.
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