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Diversity Collective is a community-based 501(c)3 nonprofit governed by a volunteer board of directors and volunteer advisory board. Our mission is providing advocacy, visibility, safety, and wellness for the LGBTQ+ community. We do this work via our community resource center, programs, and community-building events. Our Vision is A Ventura County community where LGBTQ+ individuals, inclusive of all intersecting identities, have immediate access to needed services, are celebrated, and treated with equity and respect.

PFLAG is the extended family of the LGBTQ community. We’re made up of LGBTQ individuals, family members and allies. Because together, we’re stronger. PFLAG Ventura is a local chapter of PFLAG National. Founded in 1973 after the simple act of a mother publicly supporting her gay son, PFLAG is the nation's largest family and ally organization. PFLAG is the first and largest organization for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer (LGBTQ+) people, their parents and families, and allies. With nearly 400 chapters and 250,000 members and supporters crossing multiple generations of families in major urban centers, small cities, and rural areas across America, PFLAG is committed to creating a world where diversity is celebrated and all people are respected, valued, and affirmed. PFLAG envisions a world where diversity is celebrated and all people are respected, valued, and affirmed inclusive of their sexual orientation, gender identity, and gender expression. Our mission is to build on a foundation of loving families united with LGBTQ+ people and allies who support one another, and to educate ourselves and our communities to speak up as advocates until all hearts and minds respect, value and affirm LGBTQ people.

VATAN represents the heart of the Turkish-American community in Ventura, California, bringing together families and individuals who share a commitment to cultural preservation and mutual support. Founded on educational and cultural principles, this non-profit organization has established itself as a vital hub for the local Turkish community while maintaining strong connections to the broader Turkish-American network across Southern California. The organization's mission extends beyond cultural celebration to encompass genuine community solidarity, creating spaces where Turkish-Americans can maintain their heritage, strengthen bonds with one another, and contribute meaningfully to the wider Ventura community. Through weekend Turkish School classes, VATAN ensures that younger generations develop fluency in their ancestral language while learning about Turkish history and traditions. The organization also engages in meaningful charitable work, supporting educational initiatives and humanitarian projects both locally and internationally. VATAN's recognition as an IRS-approved charitable organization underscores its legitimacy and the trust placed in it by community members. By hosting cultural events, facilitating community gatherings, and coordinating charitable efforts, VATAN creates a welcoming environment where Turkish-Americans in Ventura feel connected to their roots while building lasting relationships with neighbors and friends who appreciate and respect Turkish culture.