San Jose homeless shelter gets a facelift, providing residents more space and privacy

SAN JOSE’S LARGEST congregate homeless shelter serving individuals has been updated to offer more privacy for residents.

The 250-bed Boccardo Reception Center on Little Orchard Street, operated by nonprofit HomeFirst, has gone through a $150,000 renovation funded by Housing Industry Foundation. Upgrades include adding privacy panels between every bed, installing panels between the main shelter floor and bathrooms, painting the interior and overhauling the lobby to add office spaces and bathrooms.