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We are Ventura County's LGBTQ community. We believe that all people deserve a diverse, inclusive, accepting and welcoming safe space. In lifting each other up even when it's hard, we build allies, opportunities and resources to live our best lives and help those around us do the same.

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Our phone system is currently down. We are working to get the phones back online as soon as we can. In the meantime, we ask that you please email us…
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Little Unicorns – Sat 9/28

Join us for Little Unicorns on Saturday, September 28th from 5 – 7pm at our Community Resource Center! For the month of September, we are moving our meeting time to…
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Flyer for the 2024 GSA Leadership Summit on Saturday, September 28, 10am-2pm at 2471 Portola Rd, Ventura, CA 93003, presented by Diversity Collective Ventura County and Rainbow Umbrella.

GSA Leadership Summit

Calling all students!! Join Diversity Collective and Rainbow Umbrella for our very first GSA Leadership Summit Saturday, September 28, 2024 10am – 2pm at our Community Resource Center – 2471…
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A smiling person wearing glasses stands in front of a blurred background. An overlay reads: "Calling all LBTQ Latine/x, Immigrant & Indigenous Women! Connect with Pacific Pride Foundation and Planned Parenthood California Central Coast for inclusive support!.

Health Equity Collaborative – Counseling and Reproductive Care

Seeking counseling or reproductive health care services? Look no further than Pacific Pride Foundation and Planned Parenthood California Central Coast for inclusive care and support! We are proud to collaborate…
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MPOX Concerns Continue in the US

As MPOX continues to affect people in the community throughout the US, is it important to stay vigilant. Being aware of the symptoms and knowing the appropriate actions to take can…
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Event poster for VENXS, a full moon gathering for femmes and thems. Tuesday, Sept 17, 6pm-7:30pm, Community Resource Center, 2471 Portola Road, Ventura 93003. Fall-themed crafts and conversation.

Venxs – Sept 17

The Autumn Equinox falls generally around the 21st of September, and this year it is the 2nd.  For our monthly moon gathering in September we will be creating intentions to…
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A diverse group of three people smiling and posing together. Flyer text promotes free HIV and STI screenings every first Monday from 3 PM to 7 PM at Diversity Shines, Ventura, CA. Address and website included.

Free HIV & STI Screening

Our usual first Monday testing day has been moved to Saturday, October 12th. For more info see our Special STI Screening Event Upcoming Testing Day: Oct 12th Do you know…
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Flyer for “Paddy’s Ventura Hometown Heroes” event on August 16, 2024, at 2 West Main St, Ventura, CA. Features photos of performers Big Red, Michelle Chakra, Ryder Knightly, Sa’Mara Sampson, and Melina Poinsettia. Showtime: 9:30 PM.

Hometown Heroes Drag Night – 8/16

— A Ventura Pride Week Event — Get ready to kick off VC Pride at Paddy’s Bar with a Hometown Hero Drag show! Hosted by Big Red and featuring Michelle…
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Colorful event poster for "Paddy's Ventura Pride After Dark" featuring drag performers Hershii Liquor-Jeté, Cooper the Queen, Landon Cider, Mistress Niya, and Paradox. Date: August 17, 2024, at 9:30 PM.

Pride After Dark Drag Show – 8/17

— A Ventura Pride Week Event — You spent the afternoon celebrating Pride in the park, but aren’t quite ready to call it a night? Head over to Paddy’s Bar…
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