All activities are core values found in YMCA programs: caring, honesty, respect and responsibility.
Resource homes and mentors urgently needed for older youth
Families can enjoy a Breakfast With Santa and pick out a Christmas tree at the Simi Valley Family YMCA, Saturday, December 2.
Strengthening VC Families is asking for families to help children in need by providing safe Emergency Shelter Homes for children and youth
Former out-of-home youth's journey to the Navy Ball reminds VC Residents of the need for more families to step up and help
For this year's National Public Works Day on May 23rd, more than 1,200 students in Ventura County will visit the Ventura County Public Works
Two anonymous donors are pledging up to $50,000 in match funding to support local homeless families through The City Center
Agromin donated 19.25 tons of mulch to Casa Pacifica Centers for Children and Families for its new Farm-to-School garden program.
Students for Eco-Education and Agriculture (SEEAG) received a $10,000 “Neighborhood Grant” from the Sprouts Healthy Communities Foundation.
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Gill's Onions will match all donations up to $12,500 for every dollar donated to Students for Eco-Education and Agriculture (SEEAG) in May.
SEEAG aims to help young students and the community understand the farm origins of their food and the importance of local agriculture.
Anonymous donor willing to provide up to $50,000 match funding to support local homeless families through The City Center
The Simi Valley YMCA is hosting a "Trunk or Treat," Friday, October 15 from 7:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. in its parking lot.
Classes Begin Sept. 13.
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Families throughout the Nation are eligible for one week of Summer Camp assistance. The grant sponsors half the tuition for 1,000 children.
Over the summer, SEEAG will work with the Human Services Agency’s CalFresh program.
As Camps Pivot Back to In-Person, Many Children in High Risk Groups Still Need Online Camp Options. PAW is Staying Online & Providing Grants
Agromin and Plantel Nurseries give away potting soil and vegetable seedlings.
Students for Eco-Education & Agriculture is hosting its "Let's Grow A Garden"--an at-home garden program with free Agromin potting soil.
Items to be auctioned include farm-to-table dinners, golf outings, restaurant and winery gift cards, bed and breakfast stays & gift baskets.
Growers were quick to respond when SEEAG put out the call for produce donations.
Homes with Heart VC has had local individual charities unite to provide aid for Ventura County’s older youth and families.
Duda Farm Fresh Foods will match donations up $10,000 for every dollar donated to Students for Eco-Education and Agriculture (SEEAG) in May.
SAW is free and designed to teach children water safety and basic swimming skills.
Full and part time, full day and half-day openings are available.
Swim classes are held in the Y's heated indoor pool.
The Kelly Marsh Team at Cornerstone Home Lending continues tradition - gifting toys from Santa to local foster youth on Dec. 10th
Sign-ups are underway for Simi Valley Family YMCA's fall and winter camps.
First 5 Express will be hosting fun educational children’s activities to foster early childhood development
Holiday Merriments at The Collection at RiverPark start Nov. 16 with its annual Tree Lighting Celebration presented by Oakmont of RiverPark
Our County. Our Kids. commemorates the recent adoption of multiple children during their National Adoption Awareness event on Nov. 20th
Swim classes are in the Y's indoor heated swimming pool,
Classes are held twice a week in the afternoon/early evenings and on Saturdays.
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Simi Valley YMCA is offering a training program this summer for youth interested in becoming junior lifeguards.
Parents can sign up their kids for swim lessons at the Simi Valley Family YMCA.
The Simi Valley Family YMCA is accepting registrations for before and after school childcare for the 2019-20 school year.
Resource families enjoy a break in the park while kids are entertained with fun activities, custom workouts and more
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