805-659-3791
702 County Square Drive, 
“I give because I want to have an impact on our residents that goes beyond what I do as an employee at Cabrillo. While I feel lucky to be able to work at Cabrillo, I know that EVERYTHING we do has impact. Giving monthly is easy and more convenient – it only took a few minutes to set up. I just built the amount into my monthly budget and then I don’t have to think about it. Even small amounts matter: they enable us to provide programs for our residents that they appreciate. Donations mean that we can continue Homework Clubs, ESL classes, health fairs, food distribution, community gardens, and all of the other wonderful activities that bring residents together and help everyone improve their lives.”
Denise Bickerstaff
Cabrillo’s Director of Business Development & Administration
“We are forever grateful to Cabrillo. Our lives have changed 100 percent for the better. We lived in a cramped one-unit apartment where our three daughters took the bedroom and my wife and I stayed in the living room. Once we moved here, our daughters had somewhere to study and their schoolwork improved. Having a nice place to live was a dream, but now it’s a reality. Cabrillo provides opportunities for families in need and we hope these programs continue to flourish for other families.”
Roberto Lopez
Villa Cesar Chavez resident
“I decided to give to Cabrillo because my mission in life is to add value to people. In order for me to live this out I have to practice it in whatever way I can. Being generous isn’t easy. As human beings we will always find excuses to not give. That’s easy to do. However, leaders give. Leaders find ways to serve others.”
Francisco Rubio
Cabrillo’s Property Manager of Montgomery Oaks
“Being on the Board was one of the most rewarding endeavors of my life. I saw it as a huge opportunity to learn, and I know I have been a more effective affordable housing advocate and land-use attorney because of this experience. It was hard work, but each member had something to contribute and we were focused on the mission. You are not only the face of Cabrillo in the community, but you are the counter culture that can get involved in something bigger than yourself that positively impacts people’s lives.
Cabrillo is the most successful and well known commodity in Ventura County with respect to affordable housing, and that’s a fact. We can use this platform to be the best hope for working people in this county so they have safe and secure places to live and raise their families.”
Barbara Macri-Ortiz
Land-use Attorney and former Cabrillo Board Member
“Camino Esperanza is a little slice of heaven. I’ve never seen anything like this. I was a homeowner, and I feel like a homeowner again. I love it. I love the back door, the porch. It’s like a dream come true, honestly. I really never thought that I would have my own place again, and you’ve really made a dream come true for me. It truly restored my life. You have no idea what you folks did for the seniors here. I can say is everything is beautiful. It’s a dream come true, and I hope you can build more of these.”
Patricia Spensieri
Camino Esperanza resident
“I have my own room and space where everyone can settle in. We don’t feel squished in with my sisters and nieces, like in the other home before I moved into Central Station Apartments. It’s much more spacious and a really nice environment.”
Marlene Garcia
Denise Bickerstaff
Cabrillo’s Director of Business Development & Administration
“I give because I want to have an impact on our residents that goes beyond what I do as an employee at Cabrillo. While I feel lucky to be able to work at Cabrillo, I know that EVERYTHING we do has impact. Giving monthly is easy and more convenient – it only took a few minutes to set up. I just built the amount into my monthly budget and then I don’t have to think about it. Even small amounts matter: they enable us to provide programs for our residents that they appreciate. Donations mean that we can continue Homework Clubs, ESL classes, health fairs, food distribution, community gardens, and all of the other wonderful activities that bring residents together and help everyone improve their lives.”
Roberto Lopez
Villa Cesar Chavez resident
“We are forever grateful to Cabrillo. Our lives have changed 100 percent for the better. We lived in a cramped one-unit apartment where our three daughters took the bedroom and my wife and I stayed in the living room. Once we moved here, our daughters had somewhere to study and their schoolwork improved. Having a nice place to live was a dream, but now it’s a reality. Cabrillo provides opportunities for families in need and we hope these programs continue to flourish for other families.”
Francisco Rubio
Cabrillo’s Property Manager of Montgomery Oaks
“I decided to give to Cabrillo because my mission in life is to add value to people. In order for me to live this out I have to practice it in whatever way I can. Being generous isn’t easy. As human beings we will always find excuses to not give. That’s easy to do. However, leaders give. Leaders find ways to serve others.”
Barbara Macri-Ortiz
Land-use Attorney and former Cabrillo Board Member
“Being on the Board was one of the most rewarding endeavors of my life. I saw it as a huge opportunity to learn, and I know I have been a more effective affordable housing advocate and land-use attorney because of this experience. It was hard work, but each member had something to contribute and we were focused on the mission. You are not only the face of Cabrillo in the community, but you are the counter culture that can get involved in something bigger than yourself that positively impacts people’s lives.
Cabrillo is the most successful and well known commodity in Ventura County with respect to affordable housing, and that’s a fact. We can use this platform to be the best hope for working people in this county so they have safe and secure places to live and raise their families.”
Patricia Spensieri
Camino Esperanza resident
“Camino Esperanza is a little slice of heaven. I’ve never seen anything like this. I was a homeowner, and I feel like a homeowner again. I love it. I love the back door, the porch. It’s like a dream come true, honestly. I really never thought that I would have my own place again, and you’ve really made a dream come true for me. It truly restored my life. You have no idea what you folks did for the seniors here. I can say is everything is beautiful. It’s a dream come true, and I hope you can build more of these.”
Marlene Garcia
“I have my own room and space where everyone can settle in. We don’t feel squished in with my sisters and nieces, like in the other home before I moved into Central Station Apartments. It’s much more spacious and a really nice environment.”
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MUFG Union Bank Foundation awards $15,000 grant to Cabrillo
Cabrillo Economic Development Corporation has received a $15,000 grant from MUFG Union Bank Foundation to fund pre-development costs for a planned development for seniors in Buellton …Read More
Cabrillo awarded $11,000 Green Building Grant from Bank of America
Cabrillo Economic Development Corporation has received an $11,000 grant from Bank of America in support of energy efficiency upgrades at the Santa Paulan Apartments in Santa …Read More
Thank you for supporting Cabrillo’s mission
CEO Message from Margarita H. de Escontrias: As Thanksgiving approaches, I would like to express my gratitude for the generosity of our donors and community and business …Read More
Community Impact
The Cabrillo Economic Development Corporation has affected positive and sustainable change in the region. Cabrillo's important work not only stimulates economic and environmental vitality, but is a catalyst to improving the quality of life for thousands of residents each year by providing affordable home communities as well as a veriety of resources, social opportunities and educational programs. Below are the numbers for 2017.
757
Clients received financial
counseling and education.
31
Affordable rental homes constructed.
500
Service hours provided by CSU, Channel Islands students to help
residents improve their quality
of life with after-school tutoring
and leadership
development.
1,037
Volunteer hours contributed
by community partners and
individuals to Resident
Services projects and
programs.
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