U N L E A S H I N G H O P E
INDIVIDUAL SERVING OPPORTUNITIES
At Ventura Missionary we are deeply passionate about unleashing hope in our community. And while the needs are vast, our passion is strong and expressed primarily through these areas of outreach. Each of these ministries are led by amazing volunteer staffs and would greatly appreciate your willingness to serve.
ROYAL FAMILY KIDS
A faith centered summer camp for kids ages 7-11 in the Foster Care System.
Ken and Liz Klopman
TEEN REACH ADVENTURE CAMP
A faith centered camp for kids ages 12-15 in the Foster Care System.
HUNGER RELIEF
Providing our under-served community with food by collecting canned goods on Sunday mornings.
MEALS MINISTRY
Providing home cooked meals to the residents of The City Center transition home.
1st Fridays. – Veronica Pimentel Sign-Up
FAMILY TO FAMILY
Offering a hot meal to our homeless neighbors. 4th Mondays, Catholic Charities.
GOOD NEWS CLUB
Sharing the gospel with kids in the public schools.
Contact: Georgia Cuxil georgiacuxil@gmail.com
DREAM CENTER (Loads of Love)
Purpose is to reconnect isolated people to God and a community of support by providing human services that address immediate and long-term needs in the areas of homelessness, hunger, poverty, addiction, education, and human trafficking.
Contact: Richard Linares 213 435-8173
LAUNDRY LOVE
“If I had clean clothes I think people would treat me like a human being.” The Laundry Love initiative consists of regular opportunities to help people who are struggling financially by assisting them with doing their laundry. Laundry Love partners with local laundromats in cleaning the clothes of those living in shelters, motels, cars, garages and on the streets. Bring quarters, Laundry Soap etc.
Laundry locations (and times) in Ventura that support Laundry Love:
Quick Wash - 9298 Telephone Rd. Ventura in the Ralph’s Shopping Center
Contact: Eddie Ramos eddiehramos@gmail.com, 805 276-3716
5pm-7:30 pm (2nd Tuesday of the month)
Laundromat - 2413 Harbor Blvd. Ventura
Contact: joesmamma@gmail.com, 805 340-9490 ask for Kat Green
CASA PACIFICA
Stepping Stones Transitional Housing Program at Casa Pacifica.
Contact: Dr. Lauren Lawson
805-982-0646 llawson@casapacifica.org
PROJECT UNDERSTANDING
Provides hope by developing and directing resources for the purpose of transforming lives and community through justice, mercy and compassion.
Contact: Janine Dykstra 805-861-3809
New Office and Pantry Location:
2734 Johnson Drive, Suite E,
Ventura, Ca
VENTURA SOCIAL SERVICES TASK FORCE
5654 Ralston St.
Ventura, CA 93003
Judy Alexandre & Sue Brinkmeyer
Brian Brennan, Roland Barrio
CITY OF VENTURA VOLUNTEER ORGANIZER
501 Poli St.
Ventura, CA 93001
Cheryl Bucklin: (805) 652-4555
FOSTER VC KIDS (Ventura County Foster System)
4651 Telephone Road #300
Ventura, CA 93001
Elizabeth Thasiah, Jaci Johnson & Crystal Stratton
(805) 654-5533
DEFENDING THE FATHERLESS
Karen Gamoa 258-9804
Defendingthefatherless.info@gmail.com
ACTION MINISTRY / CHRISTMAS SHOPPE
4001 Mission Oaks Blvd. #S
Camarillo, CA 93012
Dan Miller & Nataalie Pavia: (805) 987-0300