A collaborative approach to solving homelessness, one person at a time.
We partner with local government to discover and implement innovative solutions to homelessness.
Project Focus
Buena Creek Navigation Center
In 2023, Retread was established by its sister organization, Green Oak Ranch Ministries (greenoakranch.org) to address the growing issues of homelessness and affordable housing in San Diego County. March 4th, 2024 marks the opening day of the Buena Creek Navigation Center, a collaborative effort between Retread Housing Services, the City of Vista and the City of Encinitas.
The Navigation Center is a low barrier, housing first opportunity designed to provide emergency shelter for our unhoused neighbors. We are incredibly excited to welcome individuals, couples and pets into our 48 bed, semi congregate Navigation Center.
Retread will be providing wrap around services including three meals a day, case management, housing navigation, connection to social services, life skills, and so much more.
Support the Effort
100% of your gift goes directly to providing food and shelter to Navigation Center residents.
At Retread, we believe every person is worthy of dignity and care. We are committed to creating opportunities for each individual at the Navigation Center to find a meaningful life off the streets. If you would like to join us in this incredible work, we would love to hear from you. Your donation of time or money will directly benefit individuals working to change their lives.
Winter Drive
We are accepting blankets, jackets, and warm socks for Retread clients.
It’s getting chilly in Vista! Drop off new and used blankets, jackets, and warm socks (new only) to help keep Retread clients warm this winter.
You can bring all donations to 2148 S Santa Fe Ave, Vista CA 92084. We are open 24/7, so stop by anytime. Contact Nanette Steenstra at (760) 703-7302 or nanette.steenstra@retreadhousing.org with any questions.
Volunteer Day
Saturday, February 15
Retread hosts a quarterly volunteer day where community members can come on-site and support the work that we are doing 24/7 to house the unhoused of Vista and Encinitas. Come help us improve our property, get to know our residents and staff, and enjoy a meal at Retread.
Join us on-site at Retread at 2148 S Santa Fe Ave, Vista, CA 92084. We will work from 9am to 12pm and lunch will be provided for all volunteers from 12-1pm.