Program Sites

The Santa Monica Mountains Trails Council mission statement: The Santa Monica Mountains Trails Council is a volunteer, nonprofit organization dedicated to establishing and maintaining the public trail system in the Santa Monica Mountains through advocacy and partnership with public and private sectors.

Saticoy Food Hub’s mission is to create equitable economic opportunities for food producers, while increasing access to fresh, local food for community members.

The mission of School on Wheels is to enhance the educational opportunities of children experiencing homelessness from kindergarten to twelfth grade. The goal is to shrink the gaps in the education of these children so they can overcome the challenges of their experiences. School on Wheels is dedicated to providing quality educational assistance, through one on one tutoring, to children who live in shelters, motels, foster residential homes, vehicles, or on the street.

To empower California youth to thrive in school and life by advancing and supporting culturally responsive Social and Emotional Learning (SEL) programs, policies and practices in all schools and communities statewide.

Social Justice Fund for Ventura County promotes fairness, equity and human rights. We strengthen social justice by empowering community members to create lasting change.The Social Justice Fund for Ventura County envisions a world where each person lives as a part of an inclusive community that provides them equitable access to resources and opportunities to be safe, healthy and able to reach their potential.

Step Up Tutoring is a California-based nonprofit that drives student success by providing virtual high-impact tutoring and mentorship to elementary and middle school students in under-resourced communities. We recruit, train, and support mission-driven high-value tutors to provide individualized academic support and boost habits of success. By combining an innovative human capital solution with the effective use of technology, we provide a scalable and cost-effective tutoring model that drives meaningful academic gains, builds student confidence, and fosters positive relationships for students and tutors alike.

Storyteller Children's Center provides quality, tuition-free early childhood education for homeless and at-risk preschool-aged children in Santa Barbara County, as well as comprehensive support services for their families. Storyteller Children's Center serves the community's most vulnerable children and families.
Storyteller Children's Center has two site locations with the main office located on State Street and the secondary site within walking distance on De La Vina Street.

We have monthly beach cleanups at Rincon Parkway, California Street/Ventura Promenade, and sometimes Ormond Beach from 9-11 am if you want to catch us in person. We strongly encourage you to attend the monthly chapter meeting that happens on the first Tuesday of every month at 6:30 pm for the volunteer social.

Pleasant Valley School District prepares 21st-century learners who are responsible members of our global society.

Turning Point Foundation is a local non-profit deeply committed to building a healthier community by offering compassionate and proactive services for adults struggling with mental illness, many of whom have experienced homelessness and/or are veterans. Today, Turning Point has 14 programs across 11 locations throughout Ventura County. We have housing, mental wellness, and supported employment programs. The Growing Works location is an innovative, wholesale plant nursery and mental wellness program that provides job training, employment, volunteer opportunities, recovery services, and horticultural therapy to its members.

Growing Works is an innovative mental health recovery program AND a wholesale nursery growing California Native, succulent and other plants. In our four years of existence, we've graduated 4 employees to other employment with Turning Point Foundation -- our parent organization. Thirty have achieved competitive employment and 10 are pursuing higher education. We have a solid reputation for high-quality plants and customer service to our customers from LA to Solvang.

United Way of Ventura County’s mission is to improve lives by inspiring and mobilizing the caring power and resources of our communities. Areas of focus are: income, education and health, the building blocks for a better life. The United Way of Ventura County is a volunteer-driven organization. This means that individuals living and working in the local community volunteer their time and expertise to set and monitor the direction in planning, policy decisions, and financial development of the United Way.