[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 161 (2015), Part 9]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 13365]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




              HONORING COMMUNITY ACTION OF VENTURA COUNTY

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                          HON. JULIA BROWNLEY

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                        Wednesday, July 29, 2015

  Ms. BROWNLEY of California. Mr. Speaker, today I rise to recognize 
Community Action of Ventura County on the occasion of their 50th 
anniversary. For five decades, this remarkable organization has 
promoted economic equality through an array of efforts to combat 
poverty in Ventura County.
  Community Action of Ventura County was established in 1965 under the 
Economic Opportunity Act, one of the first federal anti-poverty 
programs in the United States. To this day, the organization's mission 
continues to be to serve as an auxiliary to assist poverty-stricken 
citizens in achieving self-sufficiency. Today, the organization has 
proven its effectiveness by reducing poverty rates across the region, 
and is a recognized leader among community-based organizations.
  The services that Community Action of Ventura County provides to 
residents of our community have been invaluable in assisting those who 
live below the poverty line. Serving approximately 8,000 clients every 
year through impactful programs, Community Action of Ventura County has 
been instrumental in the effort to reduce poverty and economic 
inequality in Ventura County. With committed and steadfast board 
members, staff, and volunteers, all working toward the goal of lifting 
people out of poverty, this organization positively impacts our 
community through partnership building and advocacy for measures to 
help low-income individuals and families survive and rise up above 
poverty.
  In its fifty years of service, Community Action of Ventura County has 
also implemented other important programs such as Los Compadres and 
Successful Living. Los Compadres and Successful Living aim to work with 
high risk youth by providing mentors and instructional sessions that 
teach young people to make responsible decisions and achieve economic 
success. The organization has not only granted financial assistance to 
the community, they provide resources to those in need to promote 
upward mobility, be self-sufficient, and lead successful lives.
  For these reasons, I am honored to recognize Community Action of 
Ventura County on their 50th anniversary. It is with sincere gratitude 
that I commend Community Action of Ventura County for its continued 
success and service to our community.

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