Serving Solano County Since 1967 

Dating back to 1967, CANB has evolved over 59 years to include our current vision of ending homelessness. These long-standing accomplishments are due to the combined efforts of committed staff, loyal volunteers and the generosity of amazing community members. CANB continues to focus on the needs of individuals unable to support themselves in maintaining a healthy, productive lifestyle. Seniors, veterans and adults with disabilities continue to be our priority. 

As a point of reference, the Community Action Committee (CAC) was established in 1967 by the Economic Opportunity Act of 1964. Originally a participating partner with the Solano Economic Opportunity Council, it was organized to provide direct human services to the impoverished individuals 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 501(C)(3) non-profit, started operating as a public interest, community-based organization. The CAC stayed true to its roots by working with the most vulnerable population, specializing in housing the chronically unhoused. In 2008, the ‘Season of Sharing’ program was implemented to provide rental assistance for homeless prevention support.

CANB’s service to veterans began in 2009 with two Veteran Affairs (VA) grant awards. One grant was for the purchase of a house, and a second grant was designated for operations of that housing it in partnership with the VA. The Dixon Veterans Transitional Housing Program has supported in the rehabilitated of over 125 Veterans since 2010. 

In 2013, the CAC rebranded as Community Action North Bay (CANB) to better reflect the expansion of services and geographic areas served. Solano County residents who are unhoused or at-risk of being unhoused, are now offered supportive housing and rapid rehousing services (rental assistance). CANB specializes in specific populations including veterans, seniors and adults with disabilities. CANB’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.

Six decades. One mission. All action. Continuing our legacy of service to those in need for another half century means that someday an end to homeless and poverty truly CANB.