About Us

Children and Families

Half of our clients are children. 200 people stay at Heather House each year. Over 7,300 individuals are provided with referral services through Heather House annually. In the last 10 years, 1600 clients have completed the full program.

Empowerment

Empowering people to stand on their own by removing the barriers to self-sufficiency is the driving force behind Heather House.  

The only permanent homeless shelter in Fairfield, Solano County; Heather House is a 24-bed facility serving families and single women.  Clients live in a home-like setting and receive individualized case management to assist with their unique issues, all at no charge.

Clients completing the 90-day program find employment, housing, and stability.  The aftercare program allows clients to remain close to case managers for as long as needed.  Historically, 90% of the clients completing the program have moved into permanent housing.

Collaboration

Heather House became a reality in 2001 when The Interfaith Council (IFC) of Solano County became a reality.  The mission of the IFC is to reduce the impact of poverty and homelessness in Solano County through the coordinated efforts of people of faith.  It is the belief of the IFC that regardless of what might separate people from each other, common ground will always be found in serving God and serving people.

The IFC is comprised of 25 different faith communities, which include Christian churches and non-Christian faith communities.  Because members of the Council are from a diverse group of faith communities, the Council does not proselytize anyone who is in need of services.