Reins of Hope

Established in 1988, Turning Point Foundation is a community-based, nonprofit organization that serves the needs of people with mental and psychological disorders. It provides a range of services through its residential, rehabilitative, social and supportive housing programs. The organization also serves people suffering from various emotional disorders due to job loss, homelessness, isolation, addiction, incarceration and thoughts of suicide. Turning Point Foundation offers community living skill groups, arts and recreation therapy activities, and vocational assessment and paid work training services. Its facility includes a community garden, newspaper recycling workshop and computer learning centers. The organization partners with Affinity Bank, California Endowment, Catholic Healthcare West Foundation and Livingston Memorial Foundation. It is located in Ventura, Calif.

Founded in 1973, Interface Children Family Services is an independent nonprofit agency that specializes in child care services. The organization has a staff of trained and certified volunteers who offer youth development, child abuse, domestic violence and administrative support services. It offers provide all clinical and social services for families and individuals. Interface Children Family Services conducts parent education classes for soon-to-be parents, teenage mothers and young fathers. The organization offers classroom training and interactive skill building sessions for pre-school and elementary school children. It additionally provides shelter for victims, family counseling and domestic violence crisis response services. Interface Children Family Services is located in Camarillo, Calif.