New Beginnings Emergency Shelter

Emergency Shelter for those individuals and/or families experiencing homelessness in the City of Fairfield. This is a 30 – 90-day program focusing on stabilization and progressive growth, by providing temporary housing, and supportive services.

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The Cost of California: The Homelessness Crisis

California is known for its persistent crisis of homelessness. KTVU takes a look at the harsh reality of a day in the life of a Californian on the streets while also hearing about a program giving a reason for optimism.

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 All you can eat pizza Friday, August 26, 2022 from 5:00pm to 7:00pm
at Downtown Journey - 300 Main Street, Vacaville. 

Building friendships and awareness in partnership with the Black Chamber of Commerce,
Valley Strong Credit Union, Veteran of Foreign War Auxiliary and the American Legion. 

Lets get to know one another. Great raffle prizes. After our party you can continue your
fun filled evening with the FA/SO PRESENTS TWO QUEENS TRIBUTE, a tribute to
Tina Turner and Aretha Franklin at the theater next door Downtown Journey.

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Pizza with a Purpose!

All you can eat pizza Friday, August 26, 2022 from 5:00pm to 7:00pm
  at Downtown Journey - 300 Main Street, Vacaville. 

Building friendships and awareness in partnership with the Black Chamber of Commerce,
Valley Strong Credit Union, Veteran of Foreign War Auxiliary and the American Legion. 

Lets get to know one another. Great raffle prizes. After our party you can continue your
fun filled evening with the FA/SO PRESENTS TWO QUEENS TRIBUTE, a tribute to
Tina Turner and Aretha Franklin at the theater next door Downtown Journey.

PURCHASE TICKETS HERE

Join Us for Pizza with a Purpose Fund Raiser

All you can eat pizza Friday, August 26, 2022 from 5:00pm to 7:00pm
at Downtown Journey - 300 Main Street, Vacaville. 

Building friendships and awareness in partnership with the Black Chamber of Commerce,
Valley Strong Credit Union, Veteran of Foreign War Auxiliary and the American Legion. 

Lets get to know one another. Great raffle prizes. After our party you can continue your
fun filled evening with the FA/SO PRESENTS TWO QUEENS TRIBUTE, a tribute to
Tina Turner and Aretha Franklin at the theater next door Downtown Journey.

PURCHASE TICKETS HERE

From Homelessness to Success

Four years ago, a former E-5 in the Navy fell behind on her rent and ended up
living in the streets, homeless. But Yasmine Charles overcame it all.

Led By Passion, Purpose, Values And Integrity.

HOME

Securing and maintaining a safe, stable and affordable place to live.

HEALTH

Overcoming or managing one’s diseases as well as living in a physically, emotionally and financially healthy way.

PURPOSE

Engaging in meaningful daily activities, such as employment, education, volunteerism, family care taking or creative endeavors, resulting in the independence, income and resource to participate in society.

COMMUNITY

Developing relationships and social networks that provide supportive, friendship, love and hope.

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EMPOWERING COMMUNITY MEMBERS SINCE 1967

For over 50 years of serving those in need in Solano County.

Dating back to 1967 and the War on Poverty, CAN-B has evolved and grown over five decades to include our current vision of ending homelessness. These long standing accomplishments are due to the combined he efforts of committed staff, loyal volunteers as well the generosity of the community itself. CAN-B continues to be focused on the needs of those on extremely low incomes, including seniors, veterans and the disabled, in order that they may live healthy and productive lives.

As a point of reference, the Community Action Committee was established in 1967 by the Economic Opportunity Act of 1964. Originally a participating partner with the Solano Economic Opportunity Council (SCOE), it was organized to provide direct human services to the poor in Solano County. The CAC was comprised of local citizens who addressed basic needs in the following areas: employment, food, clothing, housing and transportation.

In 1992 the Fairfield-Suisun Community Action Council as an independent 501(c)3, California non-profit operating as a public interest, community-based organization. The CAC stayed true to its roots by working with the most vulnerable, specializing in housing the chronically homeless. In 2008, the Season of Sharing program was undertaken to provide rental assistance for homeless prevention with minimal operating funds to start off.

Our service to those who have served began in 2009 with two VA grant awards: One to purchase housing and a second to operate it in partnership with them. The Dixon VETS Housing program has rehabilitated over 125 veterans since 2010.

In 2013, the CAC rebranded as Community Action North Bay (CAN-B) to better reflect the expansion of services and geographic areas served. Solano County residents who are homeless or at-risk of same are now offered both supportive housing and rapid rehousing services (rental assistance). CAN-B specializes in specific populations such as veterans, seniors and the disabled who are among the most vulnerable. CAN-B’s VA Fiduciary and Social Security Representative Payee Services are provided to 68 individuals and is the only business of its kind operating in Solano County

Five decades, one mission, and all action is what has been. Continuing out legacy of service to those in need for another half century means that someday an end to homeless and poverty truly CAN-B.

Homelessness is an experience, not an identity

Moses lived on the streets for decades and became a well-known figure in San Francisco after deciding to set up an “office” on the sidewalk and showing up daily for 20 years. His life-changing decision to connect with busy people working in the financial district led to him helping thousands with his advice and a 10-year documentary film project about his life called, “Moses,” interviewed by Jill Wesley, TEDxSanFrancisco Speaker Coach. Born and raised in Forrest City (Arkansas), he was musically inclined from an early age. He learned how to play piano, flute and guitar.

In 1972, he moved to San Francisco, where he worked as a house painter and played with several bands in the Bay Area. 

His music was recorded by Pete Miller, a legendary British guitarist that toured with The Beatles and The Rolling Stones, and who later opened a recording studio in San Francisco. Moses' life imploded in the early 80's, and he ended up enduring a rough life on the streets of San Francisco for two decades. In 2007, he starred in a student film that launched him on a ten-year journey to reclaim his life, his family, and his music.

This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. 

Changing our Perception of Homelessness

A talk about the homeless population and how people can help impact a homeless peoples’ lives. My name is Rylan Heasley. I’m a 16-year-old musician, and I’ve been attending FSI since my freshman year. I have been doing work with the homeless population on my own for around a year and a half now and it has become a very important topic for me as I have known many good people who have ended up on the streets. I have decided to dedicate my speech to educating people about homelessness and what small things we can do to help show empathy and material help to the homeless population. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community.

Why are people homeless?

Housing

A lack of affordable housing and the limited scale of housing assistance programs have contributed to the current housing crisis and to homelessness. Recently, foreclosures have also increased the number of people who experience homelessness.

The National Low Income Housing Coalition estimates that the 2017 Housing Wage is $21.21 per hour, exceeding the $16.38 hourly wage earned by the average renter by almost $5.00 an hour, and greatly exceeding wages earned by low income renter households. In fact, the hourly wage needed for renters hoping to afford a two-bedroom rental home is $13.96 higher than the national minimum wage of $7.25.

Poverty

Homelessness and poverty are inextricably linked. Poor people are frequently unable to pay for housing, food, childcare, health care, and education. Difficult choices must be made when limited resources cover only some of these necessities. Often it is housing, which absorbs a high proportion of income that must be dropped. If you are poor, you are essentially an illness, an accident, or a paycheck away from living on the streets.

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