OXNARD, Calif.— Ventura County Credit Union (VCCU) is once again partnering with Interface Children & Family Services — a nonprofit that assists those who suffer from abuse, domestic violence, family conflict and mental health issues — in support of Project Hope "In Honor of Martha Venegas" art exhibit sponsored by the Grossman Burn Foundation. The exhibit will be on display at the VCCU’s new RiverPark branch in Oxnard.
Developed to provide domestic violence survivors, their children and advocates with the opportunity to use art as therapeutic expression, the exhibit creates a linkage that inspires the community to support those affected by domestic violence. The exhibit will be accompanied by individual stories of survival and triumph from domestic violence survivors.
“We’re honored to be a part of Project Hope again for the second year,” said Linda Rossi, chief administrative officer of VCCU. “These victims go through a great deal, and we want to offer a safe place for them to showcase their art and help bolster more awareness within our community.”
Interface provides abuse victims with a 24-hour emergency response team, 2-1-1 information and referral service, counseling programs, and emergency and transitional shelters. The organization also offers free child abuse and teen dating violence prevention programs for thousands of school-age children, parents and educators.
“Our comprehensive approach gives those suffering from domestic violence a way to express themselves through an artistic expression,” said Catherine L. Kort, fund development and marketing director of Interface Children & Family Services. “We’re very grateful to VCCU for giving us a platform and place to display the Project Hope exhibit and help us pursue our goal of educating and engaging the community in solutions aimed at reducing domestic violence in Ventura County.”