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California Strong, founded by the Southeast Ventura County YMCA and professional athletes after the 2018 California wildfires, and dedicated to providing immediate financial support to victims whenever a disaster strikes in the state, is accepting applications for assistance from those impacted by the Mountain Fire. The first round of funding is in early December.   Former Milwaukee Brewers ...read more

The Southeast Ventura County YMCA is hosting camps during the Thanksgiving school break, November 25-27. Camp activities include arts and crafts, sports and science.   Simi Valley Family YMCA camps will be held at its afterschool sites, Atherwood Elementary and White Oak Elementary. The Yarrow Family YMCA camps will be held at its afterschool site, Yerba Buena Elementary School in Agoura ...read more

Artwork by 13-year-old Aarush Mane, an 8th grader at Medea Creek Middle School in Oak Park, was selected by the Metropolitan Water District of Southern California (MWD) to appear in its printed 2025 Water Calendar and digital library.  MWD, which provides water to 19 million people in Southern California, invited students across its service area, including those in the Triunfo Water & Sanitation ...read more

Are YOU ready to take your small business to the next level?    SET (Smart Entrepreneurial Training) is WEV’s most comprehensive course. You’ll learn all aspects of running a small business -- from entrepreneurial mindset to cashflow projections to marketing plans. This class teaches you the theory AND focuses on the practical details of business ownership. Create a well-developed business plan ...read more