United Way of Ventura County

Happy World Kindness Day! Today is a global observance dedicated to promoting goodwill, empathy, and acts of kindness. To celebrate World Kindness Day, perform a random act of kindness, volunteer for a good cause in your community, or practice self-kindness when you're having a difficult time. To find volunteer opportunites in Ventura County, visit volunteerventuracounty.org. -Kindness

Healing California is hosting a free dental and vision clinic in Oxnard this Saturday, November 16th from 8am-5pm at Community Action of Ventura County (621 Richmond Ave, Oxnard, CA 93030). Services offered include dental cleanings, fillings, extractions, eye exams, and glasses. Walk-Ins Only, No appointments available. Registration closes when capacity is reached. For more information, call 805-436-4000 or email [email protected].

On this Veterans Day, United Way of Ventura County honors and remembers all those who have and are still serving their country. Thank you to all our veterans and everyone uniting together during this challenging time for our community.

United Way of Ventura County is committed to helping our community members impacted by the Mountain Fire.

If you, or someone you know, has been impacted, please fill out the Ventura County Voluntary Organizations Active in Disasters (VCVOAD) Needs Assessment Form below or call 211 for assistance.

Needs Assessment Form: https://icfs.communityos.org/gethelpventuracounty

It takes a team of volunteers to provide VITA free tax prep services. Volunteer with us next tax season! The first training session is starting soon! Don't miss it. https://www.volunteerventuracounty.org/need/detail/?need_id=372430

Happy Halloween from United Way of Ventura County! Have a fa-boo-lous day. 🎃💙🧡

Not able to vote in person? After filling out your ballot, return it by:

-Mail (postmarked by Nov 5)
-Drop-off at any polling place or ballot box by 8 PM Election Day
-Authorize someone to drop it off

Learn more at: go.unitedwaysca.org/vote-by-mail


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¿No puede votar en persona? Después de completar su boleta, devuélvala por:

-Correo postal (con matasellos del 5 de noviembre)
-Entréguela en cualquier lugar de votación o urna antes de las 8:00 p. m. el día de la elección
-Autorice a alguien para que la entregue
Obtenga más información en: go.unitedwaysca.org/VotarPorCorreo

Building Healthy Smiles recently held its first oral health screening event for the 2024-25 school year. Nearly 100 kindergarten and 3rd grade students at Sierra Linda Elementary School in Oxnard received an oral health screening and 33 students received a fluoride varnish application. Thank you to Dr. Matthew Mokhtarzadeh with Children’s Dental FunZone and Olga Robles, RDAEF with Sugarbug Dental for volunteering their time to screen the Sierra Linda students. A special thank you to our partner Ventura County Public Health for providing oral health education to the kindergarten and 3rd grade classes. We appreciate all their support in our efforts to eliminate dental disease and improve oral health in Ventura County.

Today is Make a Difference Day! Make a Difference Day is a celebration of altruism and community spirit. Register now on VolunteerVenturaCounty.org to be part of impactful projects that will enhance our community. Even the smallest actions can foster change in society. Whether its planting a tree, collecting goods for a shelter, or giving a small monetary donation, everyone has the power to effect change and make a difference.

Be a tax hero next tax season! Volunteer for VITA to help your community save on tax preparation. Learn more by contacting Susan Englund at (805) 485-6288, x226 or [email protected]

Or sign up for preparing by clicking here: https://www.volunteerventuracounty.org/need/detail/?need_id=372430

Or sign up for intake/screening by clicking here: https://www.volunteerventuracounty.org/need/detail/?need_id=729049

Online voter registration in California ends TOMORROW, Oct 21! Don't miss out—register today and make your voice heard this November. Register now: go.unitedwaysca.org/CA-vote

¡El registro de votantes en línea en California finaliza MANANA, el 21 de octubre! No se lo pierda: regístrese hoy y haga oír su voz este noviembre. Regístrese ahora: go.unitedwaysca.org/VotaRegistracion

October 19-24 is Flood Preparedness Week. Last month, Hurricane Helene caused massive flooding and destruction in Western North Carolina. Prepare for flooding by knowing whether your home is in a flood zone. Have an emergency kit ready and have a plan for where you will go in an emergency. Also, consider purchasing flood insurance for your home.

Not sure you're ready to be a tax preparer? How about an intake/screening volunteer! Learn more by contacting Susan Englund at (805) 485-6288, x226 or [email protected] or sign up here: https://www.volunteerventuracounty.org/need/detail/?need_id=729049

Thank you so much to the Parker Hannifin offices in Oxnard and Camarillo for assembling 11 Welcome Home Baskets that will benefit United Way of Ventura County’s Landlord Engagement Program. The program connects individuals and families with housing vouchers and subsidies to available rental units. As our neighbors are getting housed, we want to welcome them and get them started in their new homes. Our team at United Way greatly appreciate your generosity!

Each tax return prepared by VITA free tax prep saves someone an average of $350 per return. Last year, our volunteers helped Californians save $30M in tax prep fees. Volunteer today to support this indispensable asset to your community. To sign up for preparing, click here: https://www.volunteerventuracounty.org/need/detail/?need_id=372430

To sign up for intake/screening: click here: https://www.volunteerventuracounty.org/need/detail/?need_id=729049

It’s one week until the Great California Shakeout. At 10:17am PST on 10/17, you can join millions of people across California practicing earthquake safety at work, home, or school. Register at https://www.shakeout.org/california/ to plan your earthquake drill and get prepared. Shakeout