Christy Castro Sanctuary Youth Care Specialist

First Job: cashier at Target



Birthplace: Fresno



Years at EOC: 2000-2003 Food Services; 2006 -present at Sanctuary Youth Shelter




Best advice ever received: “The best revenge is to be successful at all that you do.”




Favorite advice I give: “Pray every day and be thankful for what God has given you.”




Favorite restaurant, dish, or pig-out food: Edoya’s




Proudest moment: the birth of my daughters Dominique, 12, and Adrianna, 9




Greatest personal accomplishment: receiving my first communion and conformation as an adult

Best vacation I’ve taken/dream vacation: Miami

Favorite weekend activity: shopping with my daughters

Last good movie I saw: Slum Dog Millionaire

Scariest experience: when my daughter got lost at JC Penny; she was 5 years old

If I had a million dollars I would … b uild a shelter for teen girls.

Favorite place to shop: Gilroy Outlets

Favorite childhood memory: I’m just glad it’s over!

Words that describe me best: I’m a survivor

I like to watch: Medium

In my spare time… I like to hang out with my daughters and my husband.

If I’ve learned one thing in life, it is… I can’t do anything without Christ; He is my strength.