Working Together for Change
Below are organizations in Ventura County that advocate for community justice. While all of them operate independently of each other and hold independent views, all are working toward a future that supports choice and women’s rights. If you’d like to collaborate with CCPCC on community research you feel would benefit the region, email our address at the bottom.
Our Partners in Ventura County
ACLU SoCal (Ventura Chapter)
The ACLU of Southern California, Ventura Chapter is a non-partisan, legal subdivision of the ACLU SoCal Affiliate (www.aclusocal.org) empowered by its executive director to act in official capacity in community engagement activities as representatives of ACLU SoCal in the Ventura region.
Autism Society Ventura County
ASVC is the local Ventura County affiliate of the Autism Society.
Bahá’ís of Ventura
The spiritual teachings of the Bahá’í Faith inspire us to form deep and diverse relationships and build communities that nurture the well-being of all people.
Buen Vecino
Buen Vecino is a non-profit community organization in Ventura County, California.
Democratic Club of Camarillo
Serve our community to elect Democratic candidates, educate, build leadership, promote democratic values and foster factual positive conversations.
Democratic Club of Ventura
Supporting the Ventura County Democratic Party, DCV welcomes Ventura Democrats and those in nearby towns.
Democratic Women’s Council of the Conejo Valley
The Democratic Women’s Council of the Conejo Valley influences progressive social and economic values in our community and beyond.
Future Leaders of America
Future Leaders of America (FLA) promotes the personal development of Latino youth by providing:
- Leadership Training
- Oxnard
- Community Involvement
Greater Oxnard Organization of Democrats – GOOD Club
To serve as the official voice of the Democratic Party of Oxnard, Port Hueneme, and contiguous areas.
House Farm Workers!
The need for more and better farm-worker housing is acute. Ventura County’s farms and ranches employ nearly 23,000 men and women. These farm workers are the backbone of Ventura County’s $2 billion-a-year agricultural industry. Without them, crops would not be harvested, and the lush landscape of green fields and orchards would go untended.
Indivisible Ventura
We are Venturans, banding together to resist Trump’s agenda by focusing on local, defensive congressional advocacy, and embracing progressive values. Our group joins others all around the country to take back our country from those motivated by hatred, greed and power, and make us truly an America for all.
League of Women Voters Ventura County
The League of Women of Ventura County, a nonpartisan political organization, encourages informed & active participation in government & influences public policy through education & advocacy.
Mobile Library – Ventura County Library
The Mobile Library offers a full range of library services including: Free Wi-Fi, Wireless Printing, STEM & Makerspaces activities, Storytimes, and Class visits.
Moorpark College Progressive People’s Club
We create social, economic, and political change by promoting inclusion. We welcome diverse thoughts and ideologies 🙂
PFLAG Ventura
PFLAG Ventura Chapter has been active in the Ventura area since 2010. Since COVID hit we have been meeting via Zoom. We hope someday to return to the Diversity Collective Community Resource Center located at 2471 Portola Rd in Ventura, CA, although we have also found that being on Zoom has allowed people to join us from further away. Monthly meetings take place on the 3rd Tuesday at 7:00 pm. Please send us an email if you want to join our mailing list.
Planned Parenthood California Central Coast
We have 6 health centers serving the Central Coast:
- Thousand Oaks
- Oxnard
- Ventura
- Santa Barbara
- Santa Maria
- San Luis Obispo
Social Justice Fund for Ventura County
The Social Justice Fund for Ventura County (SJFVC) is a social change grant-making and educational organization created and guided by Ventura County donors. SJFVC has been established to advance equity and opportunity for all. It brings together the resources of a “Giving Circle”- a place where SJFVC donors come together and have a say in the grants we give- and the organizing power of grassroots groups. Together, we are working to advance solutions to poverty and inequality.
Stonewall Democrats of Ventura County
We are the Stonewall Democrats of Ventura County and serve as the official Democratic Club for the local LGBTQ+ Community.
Swap Meet Justice Coalition
Volunteer immigration lawyers and community members answer questions about immigration and fill out USCIS paperwork for citizenship, DACA and green card renewals, as well as voter registration and Selective Service applications. Forms for fee waivers for those qualified will be filled out as well. We also provide study materials, listings of classes and other resources our applicants may need.
Undivided for Change
Have you found it more difficult than ever to talk to people who have different beliefs than you? Have you been frustrated with politics lately? Do you feel like we are more divided than ever? Are you wishing you could do something but struggling to think about what to do and how you can make an impact? Are you looking for more community and solidarity?
United Democrats for Progress of Ventura County
Our club is progressive, we endorse candidates countywide, we meet on Zoom and we host fundraisers!
Ventura Climate Coalition
The Ventura Climate Coalition is a grassroots, non-partisan organization in Ventura County, California, working to build a local and global climate movement.
Veterans For Peace Ventura County
Veterans for Peace is an educational and humanitarian non-profit organization dedicated to the abolishment of war.
VSSTF – Ventura Social Services Task Force
The mission of the Ventura Social Services Task force (VSSTF) is to create and implement an integrated community strategy to end homelessness in the City of Ventura.