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There are more than 1,700 men, women and children experiencing homelessness in Ventura County

Lives Changed For Good

Like many at the Mission, Felipe’s rescue began with a hot meal

This is the first story in a series chronicling this year’s theme of “Rescue.” This month, we look into Felipe’s story, recounting his journey to a new life. What does it mean to rescue someone? With some variation, dictionaries define rescue as to save someone from a dangerous or difficult situation. This implies a one-time…

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Pathways of rescue for women and children

From safety to healing, stability, and hope When a woman comes into the shelter with her children, the first thing we do is let her know she is safe. She and her children have a place to rest their heads and feel secure. From there, we take time to talk with her and assess her…

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Rebecca hit rock bottom, now she leads program women

In 2020, Rebecca joined the Lighthouse as Guest Service Associate and was promoted to Case Manager in 2022. Recently, she proudly celebrated five years of dedicated service at the Mission. Rebecca’s journey with the Lighthouse began long before her employment- she is a graduate of our Life Recovery Program, completing the program in 2016 before…

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Lighthouse for Women and Children

With an overall capacity of 112 beds, the Lighthouse offers a full range of care specifically tailored to the needs of homeless women and children, including shelter, substance abuse recovery, case management, education, life skills development, vocational training, transitional housing, and referrals.

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