Berkeley Food and Housing Project

Rio Vista Veterans Residence


Berkeley Food & Housing Project partnered with Solano-Napa Habitat for Humanity, and the American Legion Post 178 to build a permanent home for veterans.

The residence is a 6-bedroom, 3-bath house in Rio Vista that provides a permanent home with support services for local veterans. The project was built in partnership with Solano-Napa Habitat for Humanity, American Legion Post 178, Solano County, and the City of Rio Vista.

Many veterans struggle when living in isolation, but thrive on the companionship of housemates, and shared housing is a viable option for veterans on an extremely low income. All incoming residents are screened to ensure their compatibility for a group living situation.  

The home provides a quiet and calm environment, allowing the residents to live healthy and productive lives. It’s proximity to the American Legion Hall will provide support and camaraderie from peers.

The home will be owned and operated by BFHP, which will provide the veterans with case management and support services to make their transition out of homelessness as easy as possible. 

We hope this project will serve as a prototype for potential similar builds elsewhere. 

  • In August 2019 we held our groundbreaking ceremony with Solano-Napa Habitat for Humanity and the American Legion Post 178
  • Our amazing staff joined other volunteers to stand the first walls in February 2020
  • Construction continued through 2020, despite the COVID-19 pandemic
  • The roof went up in summer of 2020.
  • Solar panels donated by GRID Alternatives were installed October 2020
  • The home nearly complete in January 2021