Agency Details:

VESTIA (Central /East)

VESTIA provides services and goods to low-income and underprivileged families, foster children, and adults when assistance is not available from other sources. Much of the work VESTIA does is focused on children and families with children.

Description:
VESTIA's goals are to:

• Stabilize families, foster children, and individuals whose lives are in crisis.
• Provide goods and services to families and individuals that lack the necessities of life.
• Enhance the quality of life of the disadvantaged through educational and cultural opportunities.

VESTIA has many ongoing programs designed to meet these goals. Our programs provide food, clothing, toys, books, home furnishings, summer camp for kids, school supplies, holiday events, etc, to our clients.

History:
VESTIA, Inc. is a private, non-profit 501c3 corporation (Taxpayer ID 94-3017952) established in 1986 to assist individuals and families in our community when no other resources are available. VESTIA works closely with Contra Costa County's Employment and Human Services Department. (Social Services) For almost 20 years, VESTIA has provided a conduit to focus the desire, energy, and resources of local citizens and businesses to make a positive difference in our community.

Contact person: Anne Struthers, Coordinator, (phone), (email)

Office fax number: (925) 521-5066

Address:

400 Ellinwood Way Pleasant Hill, CA 94523 (See a map)

Web Site: http://ehsd.org/ehs/ehs004.html

Directions:

This location can be used year-round for donations. Take 680 to Contra Costa Blvd., Proceed approx 3/4 mile to Ellinwood Way, turn right. Go to the end of the street, turn right then immediately left into the parking lot. We are the middle building. Please check with reception and we will meet you.

Last updated on October 2, 2009