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Brent finds his calling

This month, Brent celebrates six years of sobriety Brent started drinking at just 8 years old. At 11, his stepfather kicked him out of the house after Brent reported him for physical abuse. “I went to school and couldn’t always hide the bruises,” Brent said. “One day my teacher asked, and I told them it…

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Director’s Note

This year we will center our goals around the following theme: Engage Have you ever found yourself at a social function only to realize that you don’t know anyone? For some, this is no big deal-you’re the naturally gregarious type who thrives on working the room, telling great stories and leaving with 20 new life-long…

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Crystal overcomes mental hurdles, finds peace in the Lord

She has plans for Bible College, motivational speaking, and pastoring Crystal can’t pinpoint exactly when, as a child, she started to experience depression. But it’s been something that has been a part of her memories for as long as she can remember. “I grew up in a really quiet household,” she said. “There were a…

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Director’s Note

It’s a wonderful time of year! We hope you are enjoying this holiday season and pray you have a beautiful Christmas with your family. Here at the Lighthouse, after the celebrations have quieted, we will be preparing to take a stand. January is National Human Trafficking Awareness month, and Rescue Mission Alliance Ventura County will…

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Jose and Samara grow in God’s love together

Both have graduated from the Mission’s programs Jose and Samara feel incredibly blessed. They’re engaged. While they currently live separately, they each enjoy the security of stable housing. They both have jobs they love-Samara is a Ministry Resident at the Lighthouse and Jose assists with volunteer coordination and outreach efforts at Rescue Mission Alliance Ventura…

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Mission Church members fill our truck!

The folks at Mission Church in Ventura raided their closets and homes and brought in hundreds of bags of clothing and shoes in an effort to fill our truck! These items will be given to participants of our Life Recovery programs, as well as our unhoused community members in need. Contributions will also make their…

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Program helps Norma listen to God, change her life

She recently celebrated one year of sobriety After a continuous cycle of drugs, arrests, homelessness-and almost seven months spent in jail-Norma was more than ready for change. Although the Life Recovery Program is part of Norma’s court arrangement, it was something she knew she needed and wholeheartedly desired. “Honestly, I was ready,” she said. “I’ve…

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David nears 10 years of sobriety, enjoys restoration with family

David was an addict for 20 years – starting at just 16 years old – and cycling through various drugs and alcohol. “It started with meth,” he said. “Then I quit and alcohol got a hold of me for about 10 years. Then I quit drinking. But not long after, I got hurt and started…

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Noel nears a decade of sobriety after life-changing Mission stay

Noel is less than a year away from hitting a major milestone: one decade of sobriety. “The Mission literally saved my life,” he said. “It worked wonders on me.” Noel started drinking when he was just 10 years old. “We had 37 fruit trees on our property in Washington, and whenever fruit fell to the…

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Eveline reunites with her 5 children, paves new path forward

She is learning about Jesus for the first time Despite getting pregnant at 16, Eveline continued attending classes, and went on to graduate high school. But she remembers being tired all the time. Once she tried meth, she was hooked. “I tasted it and I liked it,” she said. “I like the energy it gave…

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Darien gets back on his feet, finds stable housing, and helps others along the way

Hope and restoration are for all in need, not just those who struggle with addiction. And Darien, a native Georgian, knows this firsthand. When the pandemic hit in 2020, Darien lost his job, his home, and his family. “After we lost the house and one of our cars, my ex moved with our kids to…

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Anna will welcome her baby boy next month, with the support of the Lighthouse

Three years ago, Anna experienced a tremendous loss when her baby boy passed away at just 3 days old. Now, with just a month to go in her pregnancy, Anna is feeling blessed to be preparing for her new son surrounded by love and support from the women at the Lighthouse. “I have a big…

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