Strategic Solutions, Inc. brings business-minded strategy to Sonoma County's most pressing challenge — combining direct investment, rent subsidies, home safety upgrades, and education to make housing affordable in West Sonoma County's rural and unincorporated communities.
Strategic Solutions, Inc. was built on a simple conviction: the nonprofit world can benefit from the discipline and creativity of business strategy. We don't accept that housing instability is inevitable — we look for the angles others miss. And when we see someone else with a working strategy, we put our resources behind it.
We serve the under-housed in West Sonoma County's rural and unincorporated communities — from Sebastopol and Forestville to Guerneville and the Russian River corridor — through direct financial investment, home safety improvements, rent subsidization, and community education.
We believe that sustainable change requires informed communities. We partner with the region's established resources — from educators and advocates to policymakers — forming coalitions to advance our shared goals.
"West Sonoma County's rural communities deserve the same strategic investment as any city. We bring business rigor to a human problem — because the need is too urgent for anything less."
Half of all funds are granted directly to local nonprofits focused on affordability, housing, food security, and education across Sonoma County — with a priority on rural and unincorporated West County organizations.
A dedicated reserve for direct investment in affordable housing projects — including down payment equity for projects ranging from tiny home villages to multifamily condos, for sale or for rent.
A full-time grant writer matchmaking Sonoma County nonprofits with state, federal, and private funds — and doing the work to submit on their behalf. The goal: drive more dollars into our community.
The following grants have been awarded from our 50% community grants allocation, concentrating on rural and unincorporated West County.
A small, focused team committed to strategic, community-driven housing progress in West Sonoma County.
Visionary behind Strategic Solutions, Inc. — combining business acumen with deep community knowledge to drive lasting housing progress across West Sonoma County's rural and unincorporated communities.
Jamie brings a lifetime of operations-focused knowledge and provides our boots-on-the-ground expertise. His hands-on experience keeps SSI grounded in practical, real-world solutions.
A professional grant writer will join the team in Q2 2026, matchmaking Sonoma County nonprofits with available state, federal, and private funding opportunities.
Apply HereStrategic Solutions, Inc. operates in a joint venture with Robin Hood Homes, LLC — a wholly owned subsidiary of Strategic Solutions, Inc. Robin Hood Homes is the operational arm through which we participate in California's SB 1079 program, acquiring post-foreclosure properties and converting them into restricted affordable housing.
California Senate Bill 1079 — the Homes for Homeowners, Not Corporations Act — gives nonprofits, tenants, and local governments a 45-day window after a foreclosure auction to match the winning bid and purchase the property. It was designed to prevent large institutional investors from bulk-buying foreclosed California homes, as happened during the 2008 financial crisis.
As an eligible California nonprofit, Strategic Solutions — through Robin Hood Homes, LLC — identifies post-foreclosure properties and exercises our SB 1079 purchase rights. Every home acquired through this program is deed-restricted as affordable housing for 30 years. Profits generated are not extracted — they are reinvested directly back into our West Sonoma County community programs and grants.
Whether you're a community member seeking support, a potential partner, or someone who wants to get involved — we'd love to hear from you.