Families with children make up 30% of the homeless population.
In California 161,000 people are homeless on any given night.

Everyone deserves a safe home.
Together we can prevent and end homelessness.
Inspiring People
Every year, thousands of volunteers donate their time, talents and dollars to make a difference in the lives of homeless families and individuals.
Changing Lives
Ending Homelessness
Preventing and Ending Homelessness
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Changing Lives
Meet Henry
Meet HenryHenry was referred to SHELTER Solano as a young man who lacked discipline, and has been homeless on and off since 2011. His case manager helped him focus and gain control of his emotions and tendency to self-medicate. As he progressed through our program, our employment services improved his job readiness so that he could secure a good job with advancement opportunities.
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Inspiring People
Meet Courtney
Meet CourtneyFleeing her abuser in Utah, Courtney came to live with extended family in California to start a new stable life for her two children. For eight months, she tried to juggle irregular work as a ride-share driver and a stressful living situation. Courtney frequently stayed in hotels to minimize the impact of that stress on her children, but sometimes was forced to sleep in her car when money ran out.
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Changing Lives
Meet Trisha
Meet TrishaTrisha is a Veteran who served in the U.S. Navy. Due to a combination of factors, she struggled with substance abuse. She was unable to perform her duties, and later released from the Navy with an Honorable discharge.
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Changing Lives
Meet Robert
Meet RobertRobert is a 75-year-old, honorably discharged U.S. Airforce Veteran who came to SHELTER Solano in March of 2022. With his own persistence and the help of his SHELTER Solano case manager, he was able to corroborate his service, and started receiving VA health care services and benefits.