Community action agency seeks candidates





The Ventura County Commission on Human Concerns, Ventura County’s community action agency since 1965, is seeking both a low-income sector board member and an alternate board member to represent -low-income residents in the second supervisory district. The term begins in November and ends in June 2009.

Residents of the second district who are 18 years or older are encouraged to apply.

The district includes the communities of Oak Park, Hidden Valley, Lake Sherwood. Thousand Oaks, Newbury Park, Westlake Village, Lynn Ranch, Santa Rosa Valley and Bell Canyon.

The commission is a private, nonprofit charitable organization whose mission is helping

people through advocacy and services that promote dignity and self-sufficiency. The organization provides services throughout Ventura County, including home weatherization programs, energy assistance programs, legal services, and rental and lease information to help prevent homelessness.

Applications will be accepted from eligible candidates sthrough the close of business on Sept. 25. Applications are available at local area partner agency offices or by calling the commission headquarters office at (805) 436-4000. Applicant interviews will be completed by before Oct. 9.

For more information about Ventura County Commission on Human Concerns programs and services, see www.vcchc.org.

Where to apply

Newbury Park

Borchard Community Center

190 Reino Road,

Newbury Park Contact: Patti Hamm

(805) 381-2791

Thousand Oaks

Catholic Charities 80 E. Hillcrest Drive, T.O.

Contact: Pat Steiner

(805) 496-1113

Lutheran Social Services 80 E. Hillcrest Drive, T.O.

Contact: Chris

(805) 497-6207

Many Mansions

80 E. Hillcrest Drive,

Suite 130, T.O. Contact: Erick Rhodes

(805) 496-4948


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