“These experiences have opened our eyes to the bigger picture of homelessness.”
Former residents of the Wagon Wheel Motel until its closure, intermittent McGrath State Beach campers, Mark and Darryl became involved with Lift Up Your Voice! and the Unitarian Universalist Church of Ventura during their residence at River Haven.
Mark and Darryl have been strong advocates on behalf of people who are homeless. Both will tell you, “these experiences have opened our eyes to the bigger picture of homelessness.”
Darryl is a lifetime resident of Ventura County. He was born in Oxnard and attended local schools including Ventura College. Mark’s homelessness started as a result of periodontal disease that spread to an infection in his back.