A New Chapter for Solutions for Change: Introducing the Issa Center for Economic Mobility & Workforce Development

The Issa Center was made possible by the generous support of the Issa Family Foundation, the Diane & Bruce Halle Foundation, and Genentech.

At Solutions for Change, we believe that ending homelessness means more than helping families find a place to call home. It means creating the opportunities, resources, and support necessary for individuals to build stable, independent futures.

On November 17, 2026, we will celebrate an important milestone in that mission with the grand opening of The Issa Center for Economic Mobility & Workforce Development at our campus in Vista, California.

The Issa Center represents an exciting expansion of our work through Solutions Enterprise, an initiative focused on addressing one of the most significant barriers to long-term stability: economic opportunity.

For families experiencing homelessness, securing housing is only the beginning. Access to meaningful employment, career advancement, financial resources, and opportunities for professional growth can make the difference between temporary stability and lasting independence. However, navigating these pathways can be challenging without the right training, connections, and support.

The Issa Center is designed to help bridge that gap.

Serving as a hub for workforce development, career training, employer partnerships, and entrepreneurship opportunities, the center will provide Solutions for Change students and graduates with additional pathways to develop their skills, explore career opportunities, and build sustainable futures.

Through expanded employer relationships and workforce development programming, we aim to connect individuals with opportunities that extend beyond simply finding a job. The goal is to help people develop meaningful careers, increase their earning potential, and gain the economic mobility necessary to support themselves and their families over the long term.

This work is an important part of our broader approach to addressing homelessness. By combining housing solutions with opportunities for education, employment, and economic advancement, we can help families address the circumstances that contributed to their housing instability in the first place.

The opening of the Issa Center also represents an opportunity to strengthen our relationships with the broader community. Employers, business leaders, community partners, and supporters all have an important role to play in creating pathways to economic opportunities for our families. Through collaboration, we can help connect talented individuals with the resources, relationships, and experiences they need to succeed.

Join Us for the Grand Opening

We invite our community to join us as we celebrate this exciting new chapter.

The grand opening will take place:
Tuesday, November 17, 2026
11:00am (doors open 10:30am)
722 W. California Ave, Vista, CA 92083
(Download the official flyer here)

This event will include a ribbon-cutting ceremony, facility tour, and an overview of the center's new programs.

The opening of the Issa Center is more than the launch of a new facility. It is another step toward creating a future where families have the opportunity not only to overcome homelessness, but to achieve lasting financial stability, independence, and success.