Community Conscience is a non-profit 501(c)(3) organization that owns and operates the "Under One Roof" human services center serving Thousand Oaks and the greater Conejo Valley in Southern California. Twelve social services agencies operate rent free at the 17,500 square-foot Hillcrest building providing them with approximately $250,000 in savings per year they can otherwise use to deliver services. Our tenants include such groups such as the Conejo Free Clinic, Hospice of the Conejo Valley, Senior Concerns and Youth Employment Services. Three government social service agencies are also tenants including the Social Service Administration, Probation Youth Services and WIC Nutrition Program.

The cost of operating the building is met through Community Conscience fund raising activities and co-operative fair market lease agreements with federal, state, and local government agencies such as the Social Security Administration. Bringing government and non-profit social service groups together prevents duplication of programs and helps fill any gaps in their services. A building such as Under One Roof means a great deal to the efficiencies of its tenants.

Over the years, social service agencies may alter their missions and practices, but they remain committed to the residents of the Conejo Valley. Community Conscience will be there to help ensure they are able to do their job.
 

In every community, and the Conejo Valley is no exception, there are people who need help. Frustrated in the early 1980’s by reduced funding for community-based social service agencies a group of concerned citizens hit on an idea to help keep these small organizations afloat. As with any business, social service agencies could substantially reduce their expenses by eliminating rent payments.

In 1988, after years of planning and fund raising their vision for a one-stop social services shop was realized and the Under One Roof human services center opened at 80 E. Hillcrest Drive owned and operated by Community Conscience, a non-profit organization. About 16 social services agencies keep rent-free offices at the 17,500 square-foot Hillcrest building, including groups such as the Conejo Free Clinic, Hospice of the Conejo Valley and Youth Employment Services.

Over the years, social service agencies may alter their missions and practices, but they remain committed to the residents of the Conejo Valley. Community Conscience will be there to help ensure they are able to do their job.