To stay at The Gathering Inn, a referral through the Coordinated Entry system is required. To get a referral, call the Placer County Homeless Resource Helpline at 833-375-2237 (or 833-3PLACER).

The Gathering Inn South Placer Emergency Shelter operates a nomadic emergency shelter in partnership with local churches across Placer County.

The program provides shelter, meals, and supportive services for individuals and families experiencing homelessness.

​Daily schedule includes:

• Intake begins at 1pm
• Check-in at 4pm
• Transportation to host churches departs at 6pm

Participants must also contact The Gathering Inn directly to confirm interest in receiving services and to be added to the program waitlist.

Services available to program participants and individuals on the waitlist include:

• Meals
• Bathrooms and showers
• Clothing and hygiene items
• Access to a resource center with computers and support services
• Assistance from outside agencies such as Placer County Health and Human Services
• Recovery classes
• Weekly adaptive Life Skills classes
• Ready to Rent classes
• Collaborative case management

Services available to the wider community (no program enrollment required):

• Clothing Closet: Offers donated clothing, shoes, work attire, adult/baby diapers, and some household items.
  • Location: Onsite at TGI
  • Schedule: Wed and Sat, 10:30am-12pm
  • Requirements: Proof of Placer County residency (utility bill or lease); no hygiene items provided
• Medical Clinic: Basic care and medical support
• Schedule: Saturdays, 9am-12pm

There is no wheel accessibility to the shelters as many of the host churches are not wheel accessible.  

Web pages

• Home - https://www.thegatheringinn.com/
• Programs - https://www.thegatheringinn.com/what-we-offer