Ventura County Board of Supervisors Invest $3 Million in Casa Pacifica’s Capital Campaign!

On June 3, 2014, the Ventura County Board of Supervisors (BOS) approved a recommendation from the County Executive Officer, Michael Powers, to invest $3
million into Casa Pacifica’s campaign. The investment was in response to a request by the Casa Pacifica Board of Directors for a contribution to its $21 million capital campaign to “build out” the campus and enhance and expand both services and infrastructure.

In evaluating the request, Mr. Powers stated that County staff had “looked to the 20 year partnership with Casa Pacifica and the services provided for Ventura County” noting that Casa Pacifica has served over 18,000 children and youth and their families. Additionally, he noted that Casa Pacifica has raised more than $32 million in private funds over the past 20 years to support their important work.

After listing eight programs Casa Pacifica provides in the community, Mr. Powers stated that “the County of Ventura recognized the magnitude and the quality of the services offered by Casa Pacifica and the unique role of the emergency shelter and residential program in Ventura County. We hope that your Board’s action will motivate other members of our generous community to likewise contribute to this important capital campaign.”

The Board of Supervisors meeting was attended by many Casa Pacifica supporters. The Board of Supervisors heard from Casa Pacifica's CEO Dr. Steve Elson and  former Casa Pacifica Board Presidents William Kearney, Charles Cohen, and David Wood. They also saw the video developed especially for the campaign which left no dry eyes in the hearing room. 

This significant investment from Ventura County brings the capital campaign funds raised so far close to two-thirds of the $21 million goal!

View the Board of Supervisors meeting video

For more information about Casa Pacifica's Building New Foundations of Hope Capital Campaign please call (805) 366-4011.