Who We Are
We have built pathways out of poverty across Ventura County since 1965. We help people when they need it most so they can help themselves and their neighbors.
What we do
We empower families and individuals to live self-sufficiently and with dignity. With offices in Oxnard and Simi Valley, help is just around the corner for everyone most in need in Ventura County.
Lift Communities out of Poverty Today
Our Services
Strong communities begin at home. Our Home Weatherization, Food Assistance, and Utility Assistance programs keep families safe and secure, Homeless Services programs provide unsheltered individuals a safe place to receive the help we all take for granted, and our Community Wellness programs empower participants to make positive changes in their lives.
2026 Holiday Schedule
January 1st - New Year’s Day
January 19th - Martin Luther King Day
February 16th - Presidents Day
March 31st - Cesar Chavez Day
May 25th - Memorial Day
June 19th - Juneteenth
July 3rd - Independence Day
September 7th - Labor Day
November 11th - Veterans Day
November 26th - Thanksgiving Day
November 27th - Day After Thanksgiving
December 24th - Christmas Eve
December 25th - Christmas Day
January 1st, 2026 - New Year’s Day
Upcoming Events
Feb 26
8:30 am - 11:30 am
Feb 26
8:30 am - 11:30 am
Feb 12
8:30 am - 11:30 am
Feb 26
8:30 am - 11:30 am
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