Our mission is to provide resources to address the unmet housing and service needs of homeless individuals and families in Ventura County.
39%of homeless families are homeless for the first time
25%of homeless individuals are female.
6%of homeless individuals are fleeing domestic abuse
Every day we are surrounded by families that are struggling. Unforeseen financial circumstances, health issues, or a natural disaster can change life in an instant.
The person bagging your groceries, the cook preparing your meal, the kids who go to school with your kids… may not know where they will be sleeping tonight. These are the INVISIBLE HOMELESS.
California has one of the highest poverty rates in the country. Escalating rents have outpaced the growth in wages, leaving more families, particularly single, working moms, unable to secure housing.
In 2006, my five-year-old son Kristopher and I were suddenly homeless and separated. I was terrified I would lose “My Little Man”. My only hope was my newfound faith and my discovery of RAIN Transitional Living Center. RAIN provided me and Kris with healthy meals and safe transportation to work and school enabling me to save money so that I could eventually secure my own housing and automobile.
Today Kris is a successful college student with endless possibilities for his future and I am enjoying the blessings of a lucrative career. My life has come full circle and I’ve even recently purchased my first home! And, here’s the fun part; after several years of speaking publicly on RAIN’s behalf, I joined the Board of Directors of RAIN Communities, Inc. and currently hold the gavel as President and Chairman of the Board! On behalf of all of the RAIN residents, past and present, Kris and I wish to thank you for supporting this amazing program!