New Homeless Shelter In — Key West

: The concrete structure is elevated and hurricane-rated, allowing it to serve as an emergency shelter during storms. Community Impact

: Adjacent to the Monroe County Sheriff's Office on College Road, Stock Island. John Jones Navigation Center / KOTS | Key West, FL New Homeless Shelter In Key West

The facility, which officially opened in , marks a shift from a temporary overnight site to a 24-hour navigation center designed to transition residents back into the mainstream. : The concrete structure is elevated and hurricane-rated,

The transition to a 24-hour model has already shown positive impacts on the local community. By keeping the facility open during the day, officials noted a reduction in panhandling in downtown Key West. The project was funded through a combination of city resources and a secured in 2022. Project Timeline & Recognition The transition to a 24-hour model has already

Named after the late Assistant City Manager , who established the original "Safe Zone" in 2004, the center was built by Keystar Construction . Groundbreaking : April 2024. Ribbon Cutting : June 18, 2025.

Key West recently celebrated the completion of the , a modern 150-bed homeless shelter that replaces the former Keys Overnight Temporary Shelter (KOTS). This $8.5 million facility on Stock Island is the first permanent brick-and-mortar shelter in Monroe County. A New Era for Support Services

: Operated by the nonprofit Cornerstone Resource Alliance , the center provides on-site case management and supportive services.