A Message From Our CEO
Dear Friend What a whirlwind of a year – time has both flown and seemed to stand still, it feels like I’ve been at Casa Pacifica much longer than a year, but in the best way. As we start our new fiscal year, we are not only planning for the future but celebrating what we’ve […]
Tickets on Sale Now! Casa Pacifica’s Award-Winning Festival and Yummie Top Chef Dinner Return
Camarillo, CA – After the Festival’s first-ever cancellation due to the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020, the 28th Annual Casa Pacifica Angels Wine, Food & Brew Festival is slated for Sunday, September 26th, 2021, at CSU Channel Islands. Voted Best Charity Event and Best Food & Drink Festival by VC Reporter nine years running, the all-inclusive Festival is a […]
The Women’s Fund of Santa Barbara Awards Casa Pacifica Grant For Additional SAFTY Mobile Crisis Counselor
Camarillo, CA – The Women’s Fund of Santa Barbara awarded Casa Pacifica Centers for Children and Families a grant for $80,000 to fund an additional mobile crisis counselor for their Safe Alternatives for Treating Youth (SAFTY) Program to respond to children and youth experiencing mental health emergencies in Santa Barbara County. An additional nine nonprofits […]
Gene Haas Foundation Grants $75,000 to Casa Pacifica to Help Launch Vocational Education Program
Camarillo, CA – Casa Pacifica Centers for Children and Families received a check for $75,000 from the Gene Haas Foundation to help launch Casa Pacifica’s Vocational Education Program – including a “Trades” Unit Program. The “trade” units are boxes containing all the supplies for a student to learn a certain trade: metal and wood working, […]
Casa Pacifica Celebrates National Volunteer Appreciation Week with Special Deliveries
Camarillo, CA – Casa Pacifica celebrated National Volunteer Appreciation Week with special deliveries to their 2020 volunteer award winners. These annual awards are usually presented at a special employee town hall luncheon, but due to the ongoing COVID-19 crisis, the in-person luncheon was cancelled. Four special people received deliveries from Casa Pacifica staff: Laurie Bennett, […]
Local PODS® Moving & Storage Wraps Up Year Long 15th Anniversary Celebration with Multi Charity Donations
Despite the challenges that accompanied 2020, Local PODS® Moving & Storage was committed to supporting as many nonprofits as possible in the community, donating over $20,000 between monetary and container donations. As the end of the year approached, Local PODS wrapped up their 15th anniversary celebration of business in Ventura County by providing some additional […]
Casa Pacifica adds Sean Leonard and Celina Zacarias to Board of Directors
Camarillo, CA – Casa Pacifica is proud to announce the additions of Sean Leonard and Celina Zacarias to its Board of Directors. Leonard, founder of S.L. Leonard & Associates, brings extensive experience in real estate development and construction. Zacarias brings her diverse background of business experience, currently serving as the Director of Community and Government […]
Casa Pacifica Welcomes New CFO
Camarillo, CA – Casa Pacifica Centers for Children and Families welcomed Richard Gutierrez as their Chief Financial Officer on Monday, November 9th. Gutierrez joins Casa Pacifica’s senior leadership team guided by Chief Executive Officer Shawna Morris, who joined the nonprofit in July. Morris said, “We are fortunate to have Richard joining our team as he […]
Golfers Hit the Links to Raise Money for Casa Pacifica and Other Charities in the 28th Annual Care for Kids Golf Classic
Camarillo, CA – The 28th Annual Care for Kids Golf Classic hosted by the Rotary Clubs of Camarillo took place on Monday, September 28th at Spanish Hills Country Club. The funds raised benefited Casa Pacifica Centers for Children and Families and its programs that serve foster and at-risk youth, along with other Rotary Foundation charities. This […]
Casa Pacifica awarded grant from The Foster Family Foundation
Camarillo, CA – Casa Pacifica Centers for Children and Families was recently awarded a $100,000 grant from The Foster Family Foundation to be used for the core support of their services. The Foundation describes themselves as a family foundation first established in 1998 in Southern California. Camille Davenport, President of The Foster Family Foundation said […]
