Project Understanding - Ventura California

Meet Liz Rigali she is our VOLUNTEER OF THE QUARTER.
Liz would bring a hungry neighbor through our pantry and decided that this was where she wanted to volunteer. She has been with us for a little over a year and has made such a positive impact in the pantry.
In Liz’s words
“To be a volunteer at Project Understandings pantry means a lot to me. Serving the pantry and the community can’t get any better than this!! I never want to see someone go hungry or thirsty and I want to give 100% to the Pantry and take pride in my contribution every day I volunteer. Volunteering is a win-win to the Pantry and to the community.”
Be sure to say hello to Liz and thank her. If you ever see her in the community, she’s made a difference with Project Understanding and we’re grateful to have her.

Grateful for the dedication and support we have had from our volunteers.

So great to see your beautiful face today! Happy to have you as a client at Project Understanding 🩷

Project Understanding has new pantry hours,
Starting July 30th we are open Tuesday and Thursday ONLY
from 9 to 1.

Our dedicated team of volunteers, board members, and staff have successfully implemented improved operational practices. We are eager to continue collaborating and learning together.
Thank you, Joey for your support today! Joey just returned from fighting fires for 21 days and came in and volunteered with us before his next assignment on a new fire. We are so grateful for our volunteers.

An amazing group of volunteers! We are so grateful for their dedication and hardworking! Thank you to all the volunteers who give tirelessly to help feed our community.

Today marks our 47th anniversary, and we are proud to be stronger than ever. We eagerly anticipate celebrating throughout the year with a variety of fun and exciting activities.

We are grateful to Jack Nelson for selecting Project Understanding as his senior project. His donations will help us feed more families, and we are thankful for his support!

We want to give a HUGE shoutout and a BIG thank you for your dedication these past 2 years Matt Maxfield. Matt has been a very important part of Project Understanding and we are proud to have you part of the team! Happy 2 year anniversary Matt!

Get a sneak peek of a few of our exciting raffle items for our golf tournament!

Let's acknowledge our outstanding CEO/Executive Director this International Women's Day for her well-deserved recognition in the esteemed Whos Who Biographical Registry. Our organization's growth and prosperity are a testament to her tireless endeavors.

Thank you, Marcia Mills for your Nap Mat donation! We're extremely grateful and our Caseworker, Olga Hamra is excited to use some at Back Pack Medicine for our unhoused clients. You made a difference!

Thank you to the amazing youths of BSA Troop 1176, Cub Scout Troop 3176, Ventura Crew 2176 for your wonderful donations of canned goods to Project Understanding. You make our community a better place and we thank you!!!!!

Thank you Monte Vista Middle School!!!
Your donation of over 500 pairs of socks was incredible and desperately needed. We are able to hand them out to the most vulnerable individuals in need. Again, Thank you to the students and staff at Monte Vista Middle School in Camarillo.

Please join us for our 5th Annual Spring Golf Classic taking place at one of So Cal’s best kept secrets, the private Saticoy Club on May 5, 2024! This event is close to FULL!!
Please register soon, you do not want to miss out!
We can also use donations of gift cards, sporting event tickets, etc for our raffle baskets!
Sponsorship opportunities also available!
(Photos from our 4th Annual)

Warm and happy smiles thanks to Kirby Subaru and especially Bruce Holly.

Last night our CEO received a call from our pantry manager, Michael Rodriguez stating “I need to help out our clients “ he called our driver Matt Maxfield. Together they brought tarps, blankets, socks and clothes to 18 unhoused and cold individuals. They also were able to supply small blankets and food to 3 dogs and 2 cats 🐱🐶. If you have any blankets, sleeping bags, socks, tarps etc please call Project Understanding at 805-652-1326 ext 0 and leave your name and your number. Thank you in advance!

In the event that you or someone you know is currently unhoused and need warm clothes, jacket, socks, sleeping bags etc please call Project Understanding at 805-652-1326 ext 0. If there is no answer please leave a message and include your name, number and items needed.

One of our favorite days of the year today! We were able to hand out thousands of toys to kids who might not be lucky enough to see presents under a tree.
This is our amazing staff, that works tirelessly each and every day, who genuinely care about the clients we serve! More photos to follow from today. Thank you to Santa and The Ventura Grinch for joining us!

We are so grateful for Chick-fil-A

Chick-fil-A Shared Table feeds those in need Chick-fil-A Shared Table helps local restaurants fight food insecurity

Excited to announce our breakfast & lunch sponsors of our 4th Annual Fall Golf Classic taking place on September 25th at the Saticoy Club!

You don’t want to miss another great tournament! Each one gets bigger and better! We have an amazing time and have a few foursomes left so hurry and call Jann today!

Come by and get your car washed on Saturday. We will be at Mission Church and washing cars for a donation. Raising money to take children school clothes shopping ❤️

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We are beyond proud and grateful for our CEO/Executive Director Brandy Beesley. Brandy is the first female Latina CEO of Project Understanding and last night she was honored at Pacific Coast Business Times , Latino Business Awards. As CEO she has done more for the organization than anyone in the history of Project Understanding. Under her leadership we have increased our pantry numbers by well over 1000% , we have implemented our First Step program which has flourished with unprecedented success year after year. Our tutoring program and sights have grown and improved at substantial rates. Along with her direction and leadership her biggest accomplishment is that of her 3 daughters. They inspire her daily to concur the biggest mountains.
Thank you, Henry Dubroff and the entire staff at Pacific Coast Business Times for recognizing Brandy.
Congratulations Brandy on behalf of the staff , BOD’s and the community that you serve we THANK YOU.,