The setting sun behind the Ventura Pier creates beautiful colors in the clouds and reflected in the wet beach sand.  We live in a beautiful area.

The Arts

The House of Magic Foundation – Project Harmony (Santa Paula)

The Harmony Project is an initiative designed to bring the arts to the heart of Santa Paula and its surrounding cities, creating a vibrant, inclusive community hub for artistic expression and personal growth. Through a diverse range of programs in dance, music, theater, visual arts, magic, film, and more, The Harmony Project will provide opportunities for individuals of all ages to discover, develop, and refine their artistic talents.

Local Government

Ventura County Voting Reform Project

Sign the petition to request: Ranked Choice Voting, Proportional Representation, and Consolidated Elections in Ventura County and its cities.

From the website: Ranked Choice Voting (RCV) gives voters more choices, encourages more participation from prospective candidates, and creates a less hostile campaign environment focusing more on issues and substance.

Proportional Ranked Choice Voting (PRCV) produces better, more equitable results than plurality at-large or plurality in single-winner districts when electing members to a City Council.

Primaries generally see very low voter participation, and two-round runoff formats, such as County Board of Supervisor races, create a needlessly long and expensive campaign season, effectively barring large segments of the population from seeking office. RCV allows all elections to be consolidated, dramatically increases voter turnout, and shortens the campaign season.

Activism

There are so many things that each of can do to resist, there was no way to fit it all here on this site. Hop over to Fight Oligarchs, our sister site for the Resistance.

Local Boycotts

We’ve started a page to highlight local businesses that have made the decision to list themselves with pro-MAGA websites. Note that we’re only including businesses that have decided to publicly announce their political affiliation. We’re not including businesses on the basis of past political donations.

50501

A grass roots organization protesting in support of the US Constitution and against Executive branch overreach

California website https://50501.ca/

Indivisible Ventura

A comprehensive (if not a little overwhelming) list of progressive causes and a very detailed list of local events. Sign up for their newsletter if nothing else.

Tesla Takedown

A link to all of the Tesla and Musk-related protests.

Signal Candle Silent Protest

Put a candle, lantern, or LED light in your window. Leave it there as a quiet act of resistance. Read more here.

Environment

Pleasant Valley Regional Parks District – Volunteer opportunities

PVRPD has a calendar of events with volunteer opportunities just about every weekend. Sign up and lend a hand!

PatagoniaActionWorks

A searchable and highly detailed list of environmental causes that you can connect with and support in your area.

Surfrider Foundation (Ventura chapter)

Protecting our oceans, beaches, climate and water. Sign up for their newsletter, donate, or join a beach cleanup day!

Conejo Open Space Conservation Agency (COSCA)

The Conejo Open Space Conservation Agency preserves, protects, and manages open space resources in the Conejo Valley. Sign up to help with trail maintenance, bike bell box replenishment, or be a Trail Ambassador.

Ojai Valley Land Conservancy

Protecting and restoring the natural beauty of the Ojai Valley. Sign up to volunteer to help with trail maintenance, clerical work, events, as a docent, or even as a photographer.

Ventura Land Trust

Helping to keep Ventura wild.

Community

Food Share Ventura County

One in four Ventura County residents are food insecure. Learn about how you can help.

805 Undocufund

Provide short-term financial assistance to undocumented individuals and families disrupted by natural disasters or heavy-handed federal enforcement. Donate here.

The Arc of Ventura County

Dedicated to improving the quality of life for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities.

Casa Pacifica (Ventura and Santa Barbara)

The largest non-profit provider of children’s and adolescent mental health services in Ventura and Santa Barbara counties.

Swap Meet Justice

Free legal assistance and immigration help to those in need.


Check out our list of local Events. If you’re looking for protests, check out the protest resources at our sister site.

Want to see your cause added? Tell us what we’re doing right? Yell at us for what we could do better? Reach out!


Last updated 27MAY2025