Fellow Casa Pacifica resident and friend of mine, Cristina Miranda, Sr. Youth Advocate, was interviewed by NBC News during her internship at Capitol Hill! Please click on the link below to watch what amazing strides former foster youth around our country are doing today. So proud of all your accomplishments Cristina! Keep up the good work. Click here to watch the video

Camarillo High School National Honor Society's Acoustic Fundraiser for Casa Pacifica

I really enjoyed this evenings benefit held at the Camarillo Ranch House. So many talented musicians graced the stage, and best of all the proceeds from the event went to the shelter that I use to live at. Attendees had the opportunity to donate school supplies, books, and toys upon entry. As well as participate in the 50/50 raffle and silent action during the event. Overall that evening they raise over $1,000 for Casa Pacifica. Also 220 books, 167 new school supplies and 90 toys were donated to the shelter that gave me a fresh start in life. So glad I was asked to speak at this event and a huge thank you to Christine Vu, Monica Choudhury, and Susan Lucas for putting on such a successful event. Click here to view the Ventura County Star article

Holiday Luggage Delivery for Casa Pacifica

Oak Park Neighborhood School's Contribution to Casa Pacifica for the Holidays

Last week was very busy. More pallets went out and I picked up Holiday Luggage filled with toys to deliver to Casa Pacifica. One of my favorite stops was at Oak Park Neighborhood School where I was presented with 4 pieces of luggage that the pre-schoolers had stuffed full of toys. They even made personalized cards for each of the foster children who would be receiving the luggage. I attended their Holiday Program and loved hearing them sing their little hearts out! Thank you so much for your donations everyone. I am so proud of you! ♥

Rotary Club's 19th Annual Care for Kids Golf Classic

The 19th Annual Care for Kids Golf Classic is hosted by Rotary Club of Camarillo and the proceeds from this event benefit Casa Pacifica. Casa Pacifica is very near and dear to my heart and it is always an honor to speak on behalf of them as a former foster youth resident of the shelter. Petra and Al Lowe, two of the sweetest and most caring people I know, sponsored the charity event, and I have to take time to thank them and The Rotary Club for giving me another chance to share how passionate I am about Casa Pacifica and all that it has done for me. Also, I want to thank The Rotary Club for their very generous donation of $800 to Luggage of Love, and the most amazing Casa Pacifica blanket ever! It was also a pleasure volunteering my time today to help out in what ever way possible during the golf tournament. This event was truly phenomenal: great food, great company, great raffle items all for a great cause. I am looking forward to helping more with the Care for Kids Golf Classic in the years to come. And did I mention even Archie the therapy dog from Casa was in attendance doing what he does best...relaxing. He is truly a blessing to many of these children who only open up to him. I can not tell you how valuable he is to the shelter and how much I wish that he would have been there when I needed a friend. So here is to Archie, Casa Pacifica's for legged angel!