Humanities resources in Hollister, California

The Hollister Migrant Housing Center, located at 3235 Southside Road in Hollister, California, is a local government office that provides subsidized housing to migrant agricultural working families from May through November. With a total of 67 housing units accommodating close to 250 individuals, including 85 children under the age of 18, the center aims to offer safe, decent, and affordable seasonal rental housing and support services during the peak harvest season. Managed by the County of San Benito Health and Human Services Agency and funded by the Office of Migrant Services, the center has been serving migrant families since the 1970s, with units remodeled in the mid-1990s. Families primarily migrate from Arizona, Texas, and Mexico to work in the agricultural industry, returning home for 6 months before coming back for another 6-month season. Despite the challenges of constant relocation, the families at the Migrant Housing Center are resilient and supportive of one another, utilizing available resources to overcome obstacles. The tight-knit community offers a sense of camaraderie and mutual assistance, with families helping each other with childcare and other needs. Resources such as the County of San Benito Family Winter Shelter are available during the winter months, with a waiting list for clients. For more information on the center's services, rules, and regulations, individuals can contact the America’s Job Center of California or Community Services Workforce and Development.