Story by Monica Lara Special to The Star, posted October 9, 2013 Severe water damage left Oxnard veteran Ruben Araiza, 65, without a working kitchen in his mobile home for about six months. The problem compounded when he had to set aside fixing his home to take on a large […]
Family Focus
To celebrate their 25th anniversary, Barbara and Paul Witman spent a day in Santa Paula with family, friends, and Habitat for Humanity clearing a large lot to prepare for another 8 homes! Our heartfelt thanks to the Witmans and a wonderful group of volunteers who shared this special day with […]
Barbara and Paul Witman ...
Please welcome Ariana Marie Chavez and congratulate her parents Liliana and Erik and big sister Susana. Ariana was born on August 17th at 6:40am, weighing 6lb 8oz. Liliana and Erik are one of two new Habitat partner families selected for the Santa Ana Street homes.
Please welcome the newest ...
A veteran of two wars, Varela retired 22 years ago from Southern Pacific Milling after 39 years. In the past nine months, he has undergone two major operations. Varela and wife, Carmela, applied to Ventura County’s Habitat for Humanity’s Preserve a Home program for help, and were thrilled when their […]
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On Saturday afternoon, June 29, Habitat for Humanity of Ventura County will celebrate the completion of another home preservation in Simi Valley. The ceremony will begin at 9:00pm at 4570 Cochran Street. The homeowner, who is disabled, has tried to keep up the home but has fallen behind. “I have […]
Simi Valley Home Preservation ...
On Saturday afternoon, April 13, Habitat for Humanity of Ventura County will celebrate the completion of its third Home Preservation — in the City of Ventura. This is our first Home Preservation on Ventura’s Westside – and the first repair to fall under Habitat’s Neighborhood Revitalization Initiative (NRI), a home […]
3rd ‘Home Preservation’ Dedication ...
An Oxnard home with overgrown brush is getting a makeover by dozens of volunteers. The volume of brush made it impossible for Anna Klemens, 82, to access the backyard from the front yard and caused the wood on the outside of the one-story house to wear away at the structure. […]
Habitat volunteers in Oxnard ...
“I didn’t win a house. Habitat allowed me my dignity through its home ownership program. What Habitat has done is immeasurable. It’s been a ripple effect that helped every one of my children – all who grew up in this house and are now incredibly successful. I owe it all […]
