About Us
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.
Our Values are:
Diversity Collective Ventura County is the proud home of support groups such as Little Unicorns, the Rainbow Umbrella Program that focuses on youth 13 to 23, our men's group OutSpoken, and our book club, the Pride Nook. We are also home to our HIV and AIDS Education and Prevention Program. We host Ventura County Pride, AIDS Walk Ventura, the Diversity Gala, Pride Prom Ventura, and many other events and activities weekly, monthly and yearly. All proceeds raised through our fundraising efforts go to fund our community resource center, programs, and events.
News & Updates
Pride Prom Fundraiser (2/20)
Are you ready for a Toppers Pizza Night? Toppers Pizza in Camarillo will donate a portion of…
Venxs – Saturday 2/24
Join Venxs – a full moon gathering for all womxn – on Saturday, February 24th from 6-7:30pm…
PRIDE Training: Parents and Family
Join us for our LGBTQ+ Cultural Competency Training for Parents and Family on Saturday, March 2nd from…
Free HIV & STI Screening
Upcoming Testing Day: February 26th Do you know your status? Schedule a FREE confidential screening at our…
Rainbow Umbrella – Friday 2/2/24
RU is changing it up this Friday 2/2/24. The group will be meeting at the Museum of…
Little Unicorns – Sat. Jan 27
Little Unicorns will gather Saturday, January 27th from 6:00 – 8:00 pm! We will be having a…
Community Resource Center
Our Community Resource Center provides a safe space for the LGBTQIA community of Ventura County. Our staff and volunteers support the health and wellness of the most marginalized, advocate for equality and justice through civic engagement, and work to build a culturally rich community through various groups and classes. At the Diversity Collective Community Resource Center, we strengthen, support, and connect our LGBTQIA community. Together we all thrive.
General Office Hours
10:00 AM - 3:00 PM Weekdays | CALL US | GET DIRECTIONS
Upcoming Meetings & Events
Meet Our Team
Board of Directors
Roland
Catabona
Luis
Andrade
Patricia
Logan
Tie
Gutierrez
Unique
Dowtin
Cooper
The Queen
AJ
Holmes
Travis
Aldavé
Staff Directory
Tess Allen
Edgar Euan
Thomas Valenzuela
Trisha Mejia
Andrea Robles
Meet Our Sponsors
Our sponsors help to fund programs and events that promote diversity through education-focused community outreach, which will allow the development of programs that will eventually translate into greater mental and physical wellness for the LGBT community.
Interested in partnering with us?
Contact Us
Please contact us via phone, mail, or email using the form below. To get involved by volunteering, sponsoring or donating to the Diversity Collective, please check out our Get Involved page.
For a free rapid HIV test at our new Community Resource Center call our confidential line:
We do what we do, because of you.
Diversity Collective of Ventura County is able to help our community because of our incredible network of supporters including sponsors, donors and volunteers. Without you all, we would not exist. If the Diversity Collective has made an impact on your life, or in the life of someone you love, consider supporting our case in whatever way you are able. We sincerely appreciate you.