Author Archives: Richard DeVillers

Healthy Smile

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After having open heart surgery and with no where to live, Jake went to the Rescue Mission where he was required to leave during the day and return at night.  Ventura County Medical Center (VCMC) learned of his plight during a follow-up visit and requested he be placed at RAIN.  … More…

Setback and Recovery

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With 2 children, Eddy and Edna came to RAIN in hopes of making their way back from the loss of their jobs, car, and house. Homeless with no hope in site the family arrived at RAIN grateful and anxious to get started. Eddy quickly found employment, but after only a … More…

Grant from Montecito Bank and Trust

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On March 13, 2013, RAIN Communities, Inc. was presented with a grant from Montecito Bank & Trust at an awards ceremony in Santa Barbara. This video was shown as part of the grant ceremony attended by RCI Board Member Monica Garcia and Program Coordinator Isaac Romero. Many thanks to Montecito Bank & Trust for … More…

New Country, New Life

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Kate came to RAIN with her 2 children, Susie age 14 and Sam 10.  The family was victims of domestic violence. Mom had a driver’s license, but was afraid to drive, and the family had moved to the United States from Ukraine.  Mom received a visa when she entered the … More…

Overcoming Her Past

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Sandy came to RAIN hoping to be reunited with her child, but understanding that her past might interfere with her wishes.  The daughter of drug addicted parents she lived her early life in an unpredictable, unsafe environment which lead to her own early drug use and first pregnancy at age … More…

Road to Self-Sufficiency

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Joe came to RAIN with his oldest son.  A recovering addict who spent his teen years with the gangs in his neighborhood, Joe hoped to find a path for his son that was different than the one he knew in his childhood.  With no driver’s license, and a complex legal … More…

Door Decorating Contest Results

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The 2nd annual Holiday Door Decorating contest was held at RAIN this week. Residents are encouraged to participate by the decorating the door to their rooms in a holiday theme. The residents set up amazing displays that reflected a lot of imagination and hard work. Judging took place on December … More…

Renewing Self-Confidence

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Ricky and Lucy came to RAIN in May 2012 with their two children, both under 3 years old.  Neither was working, but both were determined.  Lucy immediately got to work on getting her drivers license reinstated by working with Homeless Court.  She got the number of community service hours she … More…

Many Thanks to Camarillo Yoga Center

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Everyone here at RAIN would like to extend our warmest thanks to the Camarillo Yoga Center for the outstanding fundraiser they hosted on Saturday, September 29. Audrey and her colleagues generously offered yoga courses in exchange for a donation to RAIN. All class fees from that day were donated to RAIN. In all over $3,600 was collected to benefit the homeless!

Audrey Walzer, the Director at Camarillo Yoga Center, was voted “Ventura County’s Best Yoga Teacher” in both 2011 and 2012. We know Audrey is the best and appreciate her continued support of RAIN and the homeless of Ventura County.

 

RAIN Backyard Beauty Project

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Volunteers are needed to turn RAIN’s backyard into a beauty once again. Tasks include cleaning out the garden beds, fluffing up wood chips around the slide, cleaning up playground equipment and pulling weeds. There will also be a need for volunteers to organize clothing in our store for RAIN clients as well as organization of linens.

We will be getting together at the RAIN facility at 1732 S. Lewis Rd. in Camarillo (map) on Saturday, September 29 from 9:00am to 12:00pm.

Please register to help out. Thank you!