[Congressional Record Volume 171, Number 193 (Monday, November 17, 2025)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E1076-E1077]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




      CELEBRATING COALITION FOR FAMILY HARMONY'S 50TH ANNIVERSARY

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                          HON. JULIA BROWNLEY

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                       Monday, November 17, 2025

  Ms. BROWNLEY. Mr. Speaker, today I rise to recognize the Coalition 
for Family Harmony as it celebrates its 50th anniversary, marking five 
decades of unwavering service, compassion, and commitment to protecting 
survivors, rebuilding lives, and strengthening families across Ventura 
County.
  For half a century, the Coalition for Family Harmony has stood as a 
lifeline for those in crisis and a guiding light for survivors seeking 
safety, strength, and healing. Since 1976, the Coalition has provided 
life-saving and life-changing support to survivors of domestic 
violence, sexual assault, and child abuse. Based in Ventura County and 
operating the county's only rape crisis center, the Coalition helps 
survivors rebuild their lives and create healthier, safer futures. 
Through its tireless work, the Coalition not only restores hope and 
independence but also helps end the patterns of abuse that have long 
harmed families and communities.
  What began as a small grassroots effort to provide safety and shelter 
has grown into a steadfast source of care, understanding, and healing 
for our community. Over the course of five decades, the Coalition has 
gone far beyond providing shelter and counseling. It has offered a path 
forward. Out of the bleakest of moments, the Coalition has provided 
survivors light, and in their most difficult hours, it has been there 
with the support that many never knew was possible. Through its 24-hour 
bilingual crisis hotline, community education, prevention programs, and 
trauma-informed services, the Coalition has made it possible for 
survivors and their loved ones to rebuild their lives with dignity and 
resilience.
  This extraordinary work would not be possible without the dedicated 
staff, volunteers, and advocates who carry out a mission that truly 
changes lives. Their compassion, perseverance, and unwavering 
commitment to justice have touched countless individuals and 
strengthened our entire community. As the Coalition celebrates this 
remarkable milestone during Domestic Violence Awareness Month, we are 
reminded that its mission to build stronger, safer, and more resilient 
families has never been more vital.
  Mr. Speaker, it is with deep admiration and heartfelt gratitude that 
I recognize the Coalition for Family Harmony for fifty years of 
extraordinary service. I thank every staff member, volunteer, and 
supporter who has carried this mission forward for being a beacon of 
hope and healing in Ventura County and beyond.

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