Westside Community Development Corporation

05/12/2026

KNOW YOUR RIGHTS ✨

Join us for a free community workshop with immigration attorney Vanessa Frank to learn about your rights and create a family preparedness plan.

📅 Wednesday, May 13, 2026
⏰ 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM
📍 51 W Main St Unit J, Ventura, CA

Bring any important immigration or family documents if you would like assistance reviewing them.

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CONOZCA SUS DERECHOS ✨

Acompáñenos a este taller comunitario gratuito con la abogada de inmigración Vanessa Frank para aprender sobre sus derechos y crear un plan de preparación familiar.

📅 Miércoles 13 de mayo de 2026
⏰ 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM
📍 51 W Main St Unit J, Ventura, CA

Puede traer documentos importantes de inmigración o familiares si desea ayuda revisándolos.

03/31/2026

We have space to join our 6 week Avenue Aerosol Art program starting next week! Please DM us or email at [email protected]. Must be middle school- high school and live on the Westside!

03/26/2026

The City of Ventura is gathering community feedback to help shape new arts and culture policies, guide updates to City grant programs, and support the implementation of the Arts and Culture Element of the City’s General Plan.

Friday, March 27, from 6-7pm, the City of Ventura will be hosting a virtual community meeting in Spanish.

Estás invitado a una reunión comunitaria virtual (solo en español) sobre arte y cultura en Ventura
Viernes, 27 de marzo de 2026
6pm - 7pm
Zoom Meeting: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86253586423?pwd=Gg5YOPrZsU8SJRnMbfHBp2YvgoyTYU.1
Meeting ID: 862 5358 6423; Passcode: 784528
Topic: Más Fuertes a través de el Arte y la Cultura

If you’re an artist, part of a cultural organization, or someone who enjoys Ventura's creative community, help shape the future of arts and culture in Ventura! 📣💜📝

We're seeking input from all community members on new policies, updates to grant programs, and a five-year implementation plan. Participate by attending an upcoming public meeting:

📅 March 20 - In-person Meetings x2
📅 March 21 - In-Person Meeting
📅 March 27 - Virtual Meeting (Spanish)

Can't attend a meeting? Stop by one of our six pop-up activities or complete an online survey coming March 18. Find all details at: www.cityofventura.ca.gov/2772/Arts-Culture-Policy-Development-Project

03/17/2026

Introducing the Westside Hiring Network — a place to connect residents looking for work with businesses seeking employees!

Fill out an interest form, check out our website, and visit us at the Westside Resource Center (51 W Main St Suite J).

Link in the bio 📥

02/09/2026

Help us raise funds for our new community space while eating good😉

02/07/2026

Take a mid-week break from making dinner and join us on Wednesday, Feb. 11, for a fundraiser at Urbane Cafe on Thompson in Ventura!

Just mention that you're there for the WCDC fundraiser and we will receive 20% of proceeds. See you there!

11/25/2025

Join us for a virtual community workshop in partnership with

11/11/2025

Looking to earn community service hours and do some good for the neighborhood? Our community center is moving and we need volunteer help. We’ve got two dates you can jump in: 11/15 and 11/22. Come to either day or both. Scan the QR code to sign up and get all the details. Your help really matters.
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¿Buscas horas de servicio comunitario y una forma de apoyar a tu comunidad? Nuestro centro comunitario se está mudando y necesitamos voluntarios. Tenemos dos fechas disponibles: 15/11 y 22/11. Ven a uno de los días o a ambos. Escanea el código QR para inscribirte y obtener todos los detalles. Tu ayuda hace una gran diferencia.

10/09/2025

Join WCDC this Saturday, Oct. 11, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. for Ventura Land Trust's second Monarch Butterfly Day 🦋🦋🦋 at Mission Park in Ventura (across from the San Buenaventura Mission! We will be tabling there with information about our programs and some fun coloring activities for kids (or adults who like to color!). See you there!

Ventura Land Trust
Westside Community Development Corporation

10/07/2025

Tonight at Ventura High School's Auditorium, join VUSD for a Town Hall meeting to discuss proposed ideas for their surplus properties, such as Washington School and Avenue School.