For those who have lost their homes, living in a car or camper is sometimes the only alternative option from living on the street.  However, finding a safe and legal place to park can be challenging.

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To help meet this need, the Safe Parking Network partners with local communities to provide legal parking spaces on their property for those who are unsheltered to stay in their vehicle overnight.  Safe Parking sites are established in collaboration with faith communities, businesses, non-profit organizations, government offices, and private landowners.  C@P provides sanitation services (restroom facilities and handwashing stations), trash pick-up, and site-management - at no cost to the host.  C@P's Safety Team monitors all sites daily and is available 24/7 to both the host's staff and all Safe Parking participants.  Many hosts have communicated that their partnership with C@P's Safe Parking program and Safety Team has reduced the number of incidents of trespassing and vandalism on their property.

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Providing safe places for people to park helps individuals stabilize their lives and gain better access to services and employment.  C@P's goal is to help transition those in our Safe Parking program to permanent housing as quickly as possible.  Through this program, C@P is decreasing the number of calls for emergency services by providing legal living accommodations and supportive services for people in crisis.  This helps change lives and saves our community money.