Who We Are
Mission: To prevent and end homelessness in the Santa Clara River Valley.
We are a 501C3 non-profit corporation formed in 2002 by six local business people to do “good things” for our community. We are called to serve everyone who needs help and love them along the way. We receive grant money through the United Way, CDBG, Private Foundations and FOOD Share is our best food partner. Ventura County Healthcare Agency is our partner in real “Whole Person Care” with weekly showers, healthcare and services.
What We Do
We provide services to members of the community less fortunate than ourselves. Our services range from serving a generous, nutritious hot meal each week for 600 people since 2008 (Which is currently on hold due to COVID-19), assisting the community with rental assistance and utility payments. We serve as advocates in Homeless Court, counseling at SPIRIT’s RESOURCE CENTER for our unsheltered homeless people, pastoral visits at the jail to working with parolees. We assist in the Point-In-Time Homeless Count for Ventura County and we do FOOD RESCUE, provide FOOD PANTRIES on Wednesdays and Saturdays, and supervise USDA food distribution on Saturdays. SPIRIT also provides counseling and neighborhood mediation for all ages.
