Catholic Charities of Northwest California

Rainbow House is Napa County’s only emergency family shelter, providing a safe place for families with children when they suddenly lose housing due to job loss, medical crises, unexpected rent increases, or other hardships. For many, it is the first safe place where they can exhale and begin again.

At Catholic Charities of Northwest California (CCNWC), we believe every family deserves a safe place to land. Families of all backgrounds, beliefs, and cultures find more than a bed at Rainbow House; they find stability and support. They can sleep securely, lock the door behind them, and know they have caring staff walking alongside them while they access personalized case management and local resources that help them take steps toward permanent housing.

In 2025, Rainbow House served 63 family members, while CCNWC’s Napa programs supported 171 individuals. Between 2022 and 2024, 95 people found or retained housing, and to date in 2026, 100% of Rainbow House families have successfully moved into permanent housing.

Community support keeps this home open and welcoming. Every donation, volunteer hour, and partnership helps turn crisis into stability and uncertainty into hope, ensuring families have a place to belong and the opportunity to build stronger futures.