Downtown Ventura Partners Community Enrichment Fund is a 501c3 non-profit established in 2025 to promote beautification, health and safety, cleanliness, placemaking, and economic vitality in the downtown area.

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As the staffs of traditional outreach agencies continue to dwindle, DVP has leaned in. We now employ multiple full-time outreach and case workers.
One of our critical efforts is DVP’ Family Reconnection Program, which provides free transportation to eligible, needy individuals who, for whatever reason, end up vulnerable on Ventura’s streets and are seeking a way to reconnect with a family member or support group. This could include transportation to an immediate family member, a relative, a rehabilitation facility or assisted living center, among others. The program works to place the client in an environment best suited for his or her personal success. The average cost is roughly $220.00.

All clients work directly with an Ambassador and outreach worker to ensure their eligibility, and more importantly, to ensure that someone will be waiting to receive the client when he or she arrives to their destination. Strict documentation is required for all clients before any transportation is purchased, and the Ventura Police Department assists in the screening process to rule out any outstanding warrants or unresolved legal issues.

Since its inception in 2012, the program has assisted nearly 700 individuals. This has included runaway teens, individuals living outdoors for 20+ years, a woman who agreed to alcohol treatment, a 14-year-old girl who was left in Ventura by a boyfriend, and a single mother with an infant son who was penniless after fleeing an abusive household.

How You Can Help

Donations go a long way to keep the program going and help afford clothing, food, travel necessities. Every penny goes directly to assist individuals. There are no admin fees!
Your tax-deductible contribution is greatly appreciated and all donations receive an official receipt.

Please make checks out to:
Downtown Ventura Partners Community Enrichment Fund
P.O. Box 1414
Ventura, CA 93002