The city-funded shelter facilities on Wood Street, intended for unhoused residents, are confirmed to close at the end of the month, with confusion surrounding their timeline. This has arisen from conflicts between the city and Building Opportunities for Self-Sufficiency (BOSS), the nonprofit operating the shelters. Many residents have been placed in other housing situations, but some remain uncertain. CEO Donald Frazier highlighted financial obligations, as the city owes BOSS about $1 million, leading to BOSS's decision to cease services earlier than planned due to unpaid dues.
"We just could no longer provide services there without being paid for our services," Frazier told The Oakland. This highlights the dire financial situation impacting shelter operations.
The confusion surrounding the shelter closures stems from a dispute between the city and the nonprofit BOSS, exacerbated by the city's outstanding payments.
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