Habitat Ventura COVID-19 Response 

Updated 3.30.22: Read below for the most up-to-date information on HFHVC's response to COVID-19. 

What you need to know!

Ventura County is re-open and following local, State and national guidelines for reopening. Please view our updated procedures below.

Visit the County of Ventura Website for more information.

We want to assure you that HFHVC is actively working to minimize potential exposure and following guidelines from the CDC, state and local officials. We will continue to update the below information as we receive updates, thank you.

If you are in need of Ventura County assistance or resources visit our local COVID-19 resources page.

PLEASE NOTE:

Masks are recommended in indoor settings per Ventura County.

Health Assessment 

We are asking all construction volunteers, ReStore shoppers, and donors to conduct a self-screen before stepping on HFHVC property. Please do not volunteer or enter the ReStore if you say "YES" to any of the below:

Are you experiencing any of the following symptoms of COVID-19 identified by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention at CDC.gov, including:

    • Fever or chills, cough, shortness of breath or difficulty breathing, fatigue, muscle or body aches, headache, new loss of taste or smell, sore throat, congestion or runny nose, nausea or vomiting, diarrhea?
    • Have you been in contact with someone with confirmed or suspected COVID-19 symptoms?
    • Are you under any self-quarantine orders?

Anyone who answers yes to any of the above criteria may not be on HFHVC property. If you are on HFHVC property and, at any point, could answer yes to any of the above questions, you will be asked to leave the property.

RESTORES 

Staff and customer safety is our top priority.

Masks are recommended in indoor settings per Ventura County.

We ask that ReStore shoppers, donors and volunteers self-evaluate their health before entering the ReStore building (see above). If you feel sick, please stay home. 

Capacity restrictions: No coronavirus-related capacity limitations are in effect at this time.

Pick-ups: We are scheduling donation pick-ups throughout the County.

Drop-offs: Both ReStores are accepting donation drop-offs. The drop-off area will close 1/2 hour before each store closes.

For more information, call 805-981-2268 (Oxnard) or 805-520-7717 (Simi Valley); or email re*****@ha************.org

HOURS: Our Oxnard ReStore is open DAILY from 9am-5pm. Our Simi Valley ReStore is open DAILY from 10am-6pm. 

VOLUNTEERING

Our New Construction site, Home Repair sites, and ReStores are OPEN and ACCEPTING VOLUNTEERS. For more information on how you can volunteer please Crystal Star at cr*****@ha************.org, or visit our volunteer opportunities page for more information.

Masks are recommended in indoor settings per Ventura County.

We ask that ALL volunteers self-evaluate their health before volunteering (see above). If you feel sick, please stay home. 

Capacity restrictions: No more coronavirus-related capacity limitations are in place. Site limitations might still impose restrictions.

We are open and scheduling team builds and playhouse builds.

EVENTS

In-person events are back and rescheduled 

WOMEN BUILD: May 21, 2022 

HEARTS & HAMMERS: Our annual fundraising event is scheduled for April 23, 2022 or contact ma**@ha************.org for more information

ADMIN OFFICE

If you need to get in contact with a staff member please see our staff page and contact via phone or email.

Our office phone number is 805-485-6065.

Here's how you can help us!

  • The COVID-19  pandemic has impacted us as an organization – it is and will continue to impact our work.  We are managing this as best we can. We are all affected by this crisis, but if you can, please consider helping HFHVC by supporting us with a donation of any amount. Now more than ever, the community must band together to keep each other safe and healthy and ensure brighter futures for families in need.
  • Here's how you can continue to protect yourself and our community:
    1. If you feel sick, have trouble breathing or develop a fever PLEASE STAY HOME.
    2. If you’re in the middle of volunteering and start to feel ill, please carefully stop what you are doing and alert HFHVC staff.
    3. Frequently wash your hands with soap and water for at least 20 seconds. If soap and water are not readily available, use an alcohol-based hand sanitizer with at least 60% alcohol. Always wash hands with soap and water if hands are visibly dirty.
    4. Avoid touching your eyes, nose and mouth.
    5. Cover your cough or sneeze with a tissue, then throw the tissue in the trash.
    6. For more information on COVID-19 go to the World Health Organization or the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

A message from our CEO, Darcy Taylor:

Our Ventura County community is facing unprecedented times in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic. All of us at HFHVC send positive thoughts, prayers and our hearts to all those affected by COVID-19 - especially those working tirelessly to prevent the spread of the virus.

Know that HFHVC is doing everything we can to prioritize the health and safety of our staff, volunteers, supporters and the people we serve. We are continually monitoring guidelines from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and local officials and will be providing frequent updates. 

The COVID-19  pandemic has impacted us as an organization – it is and will continue to impact our work.  We are managing this as best we can. We are all affected by this crisis, but if you can, please consider helping HFHVC by supporting us with a donation of any amount. Now more than ever, the community must band together to keep each other safe and healthy and ensure brighter futures for families in need.

Thank you for your continuous support! 

Stay safe out there and be well,

Darcy Taylor

Chief Executive Officer

We will post updates regarding HFHVC activities here and on our social media. Remember that this is an opportunity to pull together as a community, we're all in this together! Reach out to your neighbors and look out for each other. Remember to smile, laugh and be kind. Use social media to connect and share resources like official information, canned food or extra toilet paper.

Please follow our HFHVC and ReStore social media pages for more updates and information: