United Way of Ventura County

This year's Women United Luncheon was more inspiring than ever! Thank you to Dr. Monique Nunes for the CLU Welcome, Graciela Casillas for a fabulous keynote, Julianna and Gabby for sharing their awardee and mentor experiences, and all who attended. Thank you to those who purchased tickets for Power of the Purse, and congratulations to those who walked away with some beautiful bags! Thank you to those who donated to the cause, and to those who sponsored this event. Most of all, Congratulations to the single moms we are able to support on their journey! More photos and snippets from the Luncheon to come...

Women United offers ways to make a difference in the lives of single mothers pursuing higher education. Please join us! Contact Dawn Pettersen at [email protected]

It’s time to Stuff the Bus! Help us reach our goal of donating 3,000+ brand-new backpacks filled with school supplies for local youth experiencing homelessness. Your support does more than provide supplies—it boosts learning, builds confidence, and helps keep kids in school. Drop off donations at a Stuff the Bus collection site near you, or shop online via United Way’s Roonga Drive. Every backpack brings a student one step closer to academic success. Let’s make a difference together!

Thank you to our Stuff the Bus 2026 Silver Sponsor, Califonia Resources Corporation! Your generous gift will help us provide brand new backpacks filled with essential school supplies to local youth experiencing homelessness. Thank you for helping youth access the tools they need for a successful school year. We are grateful for your support!

Tomorrow is the last day to RSVP for the 2026 Women United Education Awards! Meet and support our single mothers who are working to achieve financial security through higher education while raising their children! Be inspired and be a part of something special! https://vcunitedway.org/women-united-luncheon/ Can't attend? You can still support! Use the above link, click on Buy Tickets, and scroll down to make a gift today.
The mission of Women United is to mobilize the power of women as change-makers, creating a community where women, families, and communities thrive. We ignite the power of women—who bring the passion, expertise, and resources needed to get things done—to create lasting change in their communities.

We are 5 days away until Stuff the Bus 2026 officially begins. Help us donate more than 3,000 brand new backpacks filled with essential school supplies to local youth experiencing homelessness. There are approximately 9,500 school age youth experiencing homelessness in Ventura County. Support local youth by visiting www.roonga.com/stuffthebusventura2026 and donating to our online Roonga campaign. You can also drop off school supplies at one of our collection site locations. More details regarding drop off locations will be posted soon. For questions on how you can get involved with Stuff the Bus, call 805-485-6288 ext. 270.

There is still room for you but the last day to RSVP is fast approaching! Secure your seat today before we sell out, and/or before the drop dead date of this Friday, May 29! The event will not be the same without you, and you will not be the same after this event! https://vcunitedway.org/women-united-luncheon/

On this Memorial Day, we pause to honor and remember the brave men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice for our freedom. We thank them for their courage, dedication, and service, and we pledge to never forget their legacy. Happy Memorial Day to all who have fallen, and to those who love them, from the United Way of Ventura County.

"We still have May screenings to add to the accomplishments for this year! Partners and volunteers make this possible! Kids in our community benefit!

Thank You!"

The Stuff the Bus 2026 campaign launches on Monday, June 1st. Our goal is to donate more than 3,000 new backpacks filled with school supplies for local youth experiencing homelessness. Our online Roonga drive is a convenient way to purchase school supplies and support Stuff the Bus. All school supplies purchased through Roonga will be shipped directly to United Way of Ventura County. Scan the QR code or visit www.roonga.com/stuffthebusventura2026 to pledge your donation. By pledging your support, on June 1st you will receive a reminder that Stuff the Bus has officially began and our Roonga drive is live.