Habitat Ventura COVID-19 Response
Updated 3.30.22: Read below for the most up-to-date information on HFHVC's response to COVID-19.
Are you experiencing any of the following symptoms of COVID-19 identified by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention at CDC.gov, including:
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- Fever or chills, cough, shortness of breath or difficulty breathing, fatigue, muscle or body aches, headache, new loss of taste or smell, sore throat, congestion or runny nose, nausea or vomiting, diarrhea?
- Have you been in contact with someone with confirmed or suspected COVID-19 symptoms?
- Are you under any self-quarantine orders?
Anyone who answers yes to any of the above criteria may not be on HFHVC property. If you are on HFHVC property and, at any point, could answer yes to any of the above questions, you will be asked to leave the property.
RESTORES
Staff and customer safety is our top priority.
Masks are recommended in indoor settings per Ventura County.
We ask that ReStore shoppers, donors and volunteers self-evaluate their health before entering the ReStore building (see above). If you feel sick, please stay home.
Capacity restrictions: No coronavirus-related capacity limitations are in effect at this time.
Pick-ups: We are scheduling donation pick-ups throughout the County.
Drop-offs: Both ReStores are accepting donation drop-offs. The drop-off area will close 1/2 hour before each store closes.
For more information, call 805-981-2268 (Oxnard) or 805-520-7717 (Simi Valley); or email restore@habitatventura.org
HOURS: Our Oxnard ReStore is open DAILY from 9am-5pm. Our Simi Valley ReStore is open DAILY from 10am-6pm.
VOLUNTEERING
Our New Construction site, Home Repair sites, and ReStores are OPEN and ACCEPTING VOLUNTEERS. For more information on how you can volunteer please Crystal Star at crystal@habitatventura.org, or visit our volunteer opportunities page for more information.
Masks are recommended in indoor settings per Ventura County.
We ask that ALL volunteers self-evaluate their health before volunteering (see above). If you feel sick, please stay home.
Capacity restrictions: No more coronavirus-related capacity limitations are in place. Site limitations might still impose restrictions.
We are open and scheduling team builds and playhouse builds.
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- More information on TEAM BUILDS
- More information on PLAYHOUSE BUILDS
EVENTS
In-person events are back and rescheduled
WOMEN BUILD: May 21, 2022
HEARTS & HAMMERS: Our annual fundraising event is scheduled for April 23, 2022 or contact mary@habitatventura.org for more information
ADMIN OFFICE
If you need to get in contact with a staff member please see our staff page and contact via phone or email.
Our office phone number is 805-485-6065.
Here's how you can help us!
- The COVID-19 pandemic has impacted us as an organization – it is and will continue to impact our work. We are managing this as best we can. We are all affected by this crisis, but if you can, please consider helping HFHVC by supporting us with a donation of any amount. Now more than ever, the community must band together to keep each other safe and healthy and ensure brighter futures for families in need.
- Here's how you can continue to protect yourself and our community:
- If you feel sick, have trouble breathing or develop a fever PLEASE STAY HOME.
- If you’re in the middle of volunteering and start to feel ill, please carefully stop what you are doing and alert HFHVC staff.
- Frequently wash your hands with soap and water for at least 20 seconds. If soap and water are not readily available, use an alcohol-based hand sanitizer with at least 60% alcohol. Always wash hands with soap and water if hands are visibly dirty.
- Avoid touching your eyes, nose and mouth.
- Cover your cough or sneeze with a tissue, then throw the tissue in the trash.
- For more information on COVID-19 go to the World Health Organization or the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
A message from our CEO, Darcy Taylor:
Our Ventura County community is facing unprecedented times in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic. All of us at HFHVC send positive thoughts, prayers and our hearts to all those affected by COVID-19 - especially those working tirelessly to prevent the spread of the virus.
Know that HFHVC is doing everything we can to prioritize the health and safety of our staff, volunteers, supporters and the people we serve. We are continually monitoring guidelines from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and local officials and will be providing frequent updates.
The COVID-19 pandemic has impacted us as an organization – it is and will continue to impact our work. We are managing this as best we can. We are all affected by this crisis, but if you can, please consider helping HFHVC by supporting us with a donation of any amount. Now more than ever, the community must band together to keep each other safe and healthy and ensure brighter futures for families in need.
Thank you for your continuous support!
Stay safe out there and be well,
Darcy Taylor
Chief Executive Officer
