Yolo Wayfarer Center (Christian Mission)

Yolo Wayfarer Center (Christian Mission) is a non-profit organization based in Woodland, California, registered in SAM.gov since 2006 and classified as a corporate entity with tax-exempt status. The organization specializes in providing residential services, emergency housing assistance, and supportive services primarily focused on homeless veterans and victims of crime. As a domestic shelter and non-profit organization, Yolo Wayfarer Center has established itself as a critical service provider in Yolo County, offering targeted support to vulnerable populations through federal contract and grant mechanisms.

The organization has consistently received federal contract awards from the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Veterans Health Administration (VHA), specifically through Veterans Integrated Service Network 21, to provide residential services and emergency housing assistance to homeless veterans. These contracts, ranging from $102,830 to $806,431, are delivered through firm fixed-price delivery order contracts under the Health Care for Homeless Veterans (HCHV) program. None of these contract awards have been designated with set-aside status, and Yolo Wayfarer Center has served as the prime contractor for these agreements. The contracts consistently focus on addressing veteran homelessness by providing emergency residential services and housing assistance in Yolo County, California.

Regarding federal grant awards, Yolo Wayfarer Center has received sub-grant awards from the California Governor's Office of Emergency Services. These sub-grants, both dated December 7, 2020, are specifically designed to provide transitional housing, short-term housing assistance, and supportive services aimed at moving victims of crime into permanent housing. The grants demonstrate the organization's commitment to supporting crime victims through comprehensive housing and support service strategies.

Yolo Wayfarer Center holds a single-award indefinite delivery contract (IDC) with the VA Veterans Health Administration, valued at up to $6,500,000 through March 31, 2030. This IDC is designed to procure residential services and emergency housing assistance for homeless veterans in Yolo County under the HCHV program. The contract allows for multiple delivery orders, with recent examples including a $392,535 order with a completion date of September 30, 2025. The IDC has no set-aside designation and was awarded through the VHA's Veterans Integrated Service Network 21, providing a flexible mechanism for ongoing support of veteran housing and emergency services.