Arc seeks remodeling help

Arc Ventura County, a nonprofit organization that provides educational, vocational and residential services for people with developmental disabilities, will move from its Wagon Wheel facility of the past decade to a location better suited to serve its clientele.

Due to a planned redevelopment project in the Wagon Wheel area, Arc officials found a new location at 416 North A Street.

Arc Ventura County needs community assistance to remodel the new building to meet state and federal occupancy requirements. The building was constructed in 1952 and must be improved to meet standards. The improvements are expected to take at least three months.

"The money we had to buy the new facility went toward just that, the purchase," said Jim White, director of transportation and development for Arc Ventura County. "But we are challenged now to find the funding to make improvements that are needed."

Necessary improvements include larger doors to serve its clientele and replacing carpets with linoleum.

The current landlord is assisting Arc with a financial package, including rent relief during the transition period.

"Arc provides a phenomenal service and can grow to reach even more residents with the new facility," said Vince Daly, a partner with Oxnard Village who is managing the redevelopment project. "We want to help them to the best of our ability and make this transition as smooth as possible. We ask other developers and contractors to step forward and help us make this a reality."

For more information, call White at (805) 650-8611, ext. 216.