Permanent Code Blue Groundbreaking On Thursday, October 1, 2026, a ceremonial groundbreaking took place at 116 Ballston Ave,
with local leaders, community partners, supporters, and SOS staff, signifying the
beginning of construction for the permanent Code Blue building. |
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For more than a decade, Shelters of Saratoga has operated the Code Blue program from seven temporary locations. Repeated, costly relocations have left our most vulnerable neighbors without stability and our community without a sustainable, long-term solution. With Saratoga County experiencing a rise in homelessness, affordable housing increasingly difficult to find, and dangerously cold temperatures putting lives at risk, the need has never been more urgent. A permanent, 75-bed Code Blue shelter will ensure that no one in our community is left outside simply because there is nowhere safe for them to go. |
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Demand is rising, and temporary solutions are no longer viable. The County has purchased land, removing the largest barrier to progress.
City and County leaders are aligned,
creating a rare moment of shared readiness. Over $4.3 million in early gifts and
100% Board participation demonstrate
strong community commitment. The new shelter is scheduled to open in
November 2027, but reaching that milestone depends on securing the remaining capital campaign funding now. Every gift made today moves us closer to opening the doors of a permanent, purpose-built shelter before another winter puts our neighbors at risk. |
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