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 […]
Casa Pacifica receives $140,000 in emergency grants
Camarillo, CA – Casa Pacifica Centers for Children and Families received $140,000 in emergency grants for costs related to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. Grantors included: Gene Haas ($100,000), Ventura County Community Foundation ($30,000), Montecito Bank & Trust ($5,000), and The Towbes Foundation ($5,000). The COVID-19 pandemic has strict requirements for residential facilities like Casa Pacifica. […]
Community shows up to put on car show for the children of Casa Pacifica
Camarillo, CA – Saturday, August 8th, over a hundred cars from all over the county showed up to Casa Pacifica’s Steven E. Elson Campus in Camarillo off Lewis Rd to put on a car show for the children living there. Individuals, as well as car clubs showed up including: Conejo Valley Model A Ford Club, […]
My Journey Doesn’t End Here…Casa Pacifica’s CEO
Editors Note: The Board of Directors has asked Steve to stay part-time for another year as CEO Emeritus to assist with the transition to our new Chief Executive Officer Shawna Morris. Dear Friend, This is my last week as Casa Pacifica’s CEO. It has been an incredible journey. I am not going to recount the […]
SLATE Bistro + Craft Bar donates hundreds of meals to families of Casa Pacifica
Camarillo, CA – Vince Pillard, owner of SLATE Bistro + Craft Bar in Camarillo teamed up with his bartender and owner of Sweetwater Outpost, Justyn Varvais to deliver more than 900 individual meals to Casa Pacifica families in need. Families from Casa Pacifica’s Wraparound Program, Therapeutic Behavioral Services (TBS), Foster Families Programs, and Nonpublic School […]
Casa Pacifica Adds Melissa Livingston from County of Ventura’s Human Services Agency to Board of Directors
Camarillo, CA – Casa Pacifica is proud to announce and welcome Melissa Livingston to its Board of Directors. Melissa Livingston is the Acting Director of the County of Ventura’s Human Services Agency. The Board is comprised of 23 individuals bringing together various fields of expertise – including legal, financial, insurance, education, business, and community advocates. Melissa Livingston began […]
