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At the newly opened Saticoy Food Pantry, volunteers unload and deliver food. Donations are received from individuals, agencies and organizations, such as USDA, Sacred Heart Catholic Church, and Trinity Lutheran Church.
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Robert Bagdazian, Director of the Ventura County area of the Santa Barbara Region of Catholic Charities, greets guests at the dedication ceremony of Moorpark Community Service Center and Food Pantry.
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• OASIS staff, along with volunteers, provide supportive services for more than 900 frail and elderly seniors living in Ventura County. Catholic Charities’ outreach program for seniors offers health education and clinics for those unable to obtain regular health care.
• Nearly 300 children received immunizations before Easter at the Moorpark Catholic Charities Community Service Center. The agency worked with St. John’s Regional Medical Center and Ventura County Public Health to provide volunteer nursing staff and the medical record screening. Easter food baskets with wholesome foods and a $10 grocery card were distributed to families who participated.
• Catholic Charities’ Ventura Community Service Center provides information and advocacy for Homeless Court, a community adjudication forum held at the Salvation Army once a month. Homeless people sometimes receive infractions for violating laws by trespassing, loitering, or spending too many nights camping in the same place. They are required to perform community service hours, often at the Center.
• San Jose el Trabajor – St. Joseph the Worker – is the patron saint of two newly established Catholic Charities’ food pantries in downtown Saticoy and Cabrillo Village. Approximately 120 families receive food twice a month through support from local governments, Catholic and Lutheran churches, and the Boy Scouts.
• The Thousand Oaks Community Services Center has expanded services in partnership with Food Share. The agency upgraded the food pantry to provide USDA food staples to approximately 30 working families in need each month.
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In a “Hopping to Health” outreach program, nearly 300 children received immunizations just before Easter at the Moorpark Catholic Charities’ Community Service Center.
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The Handicapables program celebrated its anniversary with birthday cakes. The program provides peer support for seniors and adult disabled individuals. Members enjoy monthly meetings with Mass, lunch and entertainment; together, they also attend cultural events, educational programs and recreational activities.
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Ninety-year-old “Martha” spends all day in her tiny kitchen because walking is so hard for her. Her OASIS care plan includes installing HealthWatch life line (a monitoring device), repairing her hospital bed, housecleaning, yard-work, trips to the doctor, and friendly visits.
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“Edward,” partly paralyzed by a stroke, was able to stay at home thanks to the assistance of Catholic Charities’ OASIS program. In addition to a wheel chair, “Edward” receives assistance from a case manager and volunteers who care for his house, drive him to appointments, and offer company.
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