It’s the most wonderful time of the year!
Unless of course, you are homeless and alone on the streets of Ventura County, then Christmas becomes another sad reminder of what could

Thanksgiving is a time of appreciation for what we have and those we love. We often take for granted the comforts and ease of driving ourselves to the grocery store,

When Hector graduated from the Mission’s program in July 2018, he was hopeful for the future. He had spent the previous 20 years in the oil industry and, as he

Wonderful organizations like California American Water help us provide a traditional turkey dinner for 1,000 of our homeless men, women and children. This is a picture of California American Water

Estrella grew up in Oxnard with her younger sister and parents, who separated when she was 10. Her father was deported shortly after for being in and out of jail.

What comes to your mind when you hear the word chaplain?
Do you think of the Armed Forces or university chaplains? Take a look at this picture. Everyone in it (except

Like most incoming freshmen, Mia is nervous to start high school. After the last few years of being an honors student in middle school, Mia is eager to earn good

Thomas grew up in South Oxnard with his mom and two sisters. “I was the only boy in the house,” he said. “I learned how to be a man from

The Ventura County Rescue Mission provides for three different groups. We provide over 740 meals a day for families, single men, single women and women with children. We also provide

With her graduation from the Lighthouse program approaching this month, Samantha is feeling optimistic about her future. “I’m feeling really good about everything,” she said, smiling. “Life is so good