May 6, 2026
BROOKS, CA (May 6, 2026) —The Yocha Dehe Wintun Nation today announced a $1 million investment in partnership with Solano County to support four critical programs improving health, stability, and opportunity for residents across the region.
The funding, formalized through an intergovernmental agreement (IGA) approved Tuesday, May 5, by the Solano County Board of Supervisors, will support programs providing basic needs assistance, food access, outdoor education, and youth transition services.
“This work is deeply rooted in who we are as Patwin people,” said Chairman Anthony Roberts, Yocha Dehe Wintun Nation. “We have cared for this land since time immemorial, and that responsibility continues today. It guides how we show up—as neighbors, partners and stewards—and it carries a commitment to support the health and well-being of communities across our ancestral territory. We are proud of what we have accomplished together with Solano County, and of the real diRerence these programs are making in people’s lives.”
This latest agreement marks the eighth year of collaboration between Yocha Dehe and the County.
As a sovereign Patwin Tribe with deep ancestral ties to the region, Yocha Dehe maintains an enduring connection to its homelands, which encompass all of Solano County. That connection continues to guide the Tribe’s commitment to supporting the health and well being of communities across the region.
Since 2017, Yocha Dehe has partnered with Solano County to direct Compact Credit funding toward programs that serve residents in need. These funds—enabled through the Tribe’s 2016 Tribal-State Gaming Compact—allow the Tribe to invest directly in local initiatives that make a meaningful diRerence in people’s lives.
Through this year’s $1 million investment, funding will support:
- Helping Families – Provides immediate basic needs support for families in crisis, including continued operation of the First 5 Center in Vallejo
- Mobile Food Pharmacy – Expands access to healthy food and nutrition support for low-income residents across Solano County
- Solano Resource Conservation District Outdoor Education Program – Connects students to local open spaces through hands-on environmental learning experiences
- Early Intervention and Transition Support for At Promise Youth – Supports youth transitioning through and beyond probation with resources that promote stability and long-term success
Together, these programs reflect a shared commitment to meeting immediate needs while also investing in long-term outcomes for individuals and families.
“$14 million invested into our community, into our County over these years has changed lives, and it absolutely makes a diPerence. We spent the morning talking about the various organizations—whether they be mental health, seniors or youth—that are important to our residents. This IGA shows just how involved the Tribe is in the community and how closely it listens, because the priorities discussed this morning are reflected in this contribution,” said the Solano County Board of Supervisors.
Yocha Dehe’s partnership with Solano County is rooted in a government-to-government relationship and a shared goal of strengthening communities throughout the region. In addition to this annual investment, the Tribe has contributed millions of dollars to organizations and initiatives across Solano County, supporting eRorts in education, health, environmental stewardship, and community well-being.
“We value this partnership and what it makes possible,” Roberts added. “When we work together with intention, we can continue to identify needs and create programs that serve those who need it most.”
About the Yocha Dehe Wintun Nation
The Yocha Dehe Wintun Nation is a self-governed, sovereign Patwin Tribe that supports its citizens by strengthening culture, stewarding land, and creating economic independence for future generations. The Nation and its people have lived, stewarded, and maintained a deep cultural connection to their Patwin homelands and traditional territory from time immemorial, including California’s Capay Valley and regions throughout Yolo, Solano, Colusa, and parts of Lake and Napa counties.
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