Rescue Mission Alliance Ventura County

Since 1972, the Ventura County Rescue Mission has served the poor and homeless, offering hope to thousands of hurting people. It is the longest standing year-round shelter for homeless men in Ventura County. The mission began providing food, shelter, and clothing to the needy as the Oxnard Rescue Mission. In 1989, its name changed to the Ventura Co... unty Rescue Mission to better align with the expansion of services countywide. In 1998, the mission completed a new 125 bed facility to house its emergency shelter and residential substance abuse recovery program. The mission also provides 25 beds of transitional housing for graduates of the residential recovery program. The Lighthouse for Women & Children, serving homeless single women and women with children, established its Life Recovery program in 1998, offering a transitional living program that included programming for recovery from drug and alcohol addiction. In December of 2003, the Lighthouse established the Safe Harbor Emergency Care program, which is a year-round emergency shelter that also serves as an overflow shelter when the two domestic violence shelters in the County are full. Today, with an overall capacity of 100 beds, the Lighthouse offers a complete continuum of care specifically tailored to the needs of homeless women and families by offering shelter, intervention, substance abuse recovery, case management, education, life skills development, vocational training, employment, and transitional housing. Regardless of what circumstances someone comes to the company from, the company is here to offer help and hope. With each meal served and each night of shelter provided,the company is able to share the love of God and the good news of Christ with those who are hurting and hopeless.Read More