Espanola Pathways Shelter Goes to City Council 10/28

Hello Community Partners,

Espanola Pathways shelter is officially on the City Council agenda for 10/28 at 6pm. The Council will be asked to review our Appeal of the Planning Commission "Motion to Deny Special Use Permit," which occurred on 08/14.

The reason the Planning Commission gave for denial was EPS did not satisfy the expectations of being an Emergency Shelter for the Planning Commission. In other words our overnight shelter was not open enough. The procedure that took place that night was austere and arbitrary not only towards EPS staff but also towards City Personnel.

We are preparing to open Overnight Services beginning October 28, M-Th 9pm-7am. 24 beds will be available. 10 Men, 10 Women, and 4 Family.

We will continue Day Services including showers, meals, case management, counseling, and medical care M-F 9am-5pm.

We are requesting support from the community to advocate that the City Council to overturn the Planning Commission decision and reinstate the Special Use Permit for Espanola Pathways Shelter. This can be done in two ways. 

1) Please write a letter to City Counselors with a recommendation stating the reasons EPS benefits the Espanola community. 

2) Show up to the Council meeting on behalf of your agency and speak to recommend we receive the Special Use Permit.

I am open to other ideas as well.

For any further questions please contact me at ​[email protected]

Thank you for your Support

Jake Stockwell