Transforming Lives One at a Time
Since 1977
Non-Profit of the Year! 2015 and 2004
First Step Center
"Tender Life, where courage meets compassion to build new lives"
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Providing a Hand Up, Not a Handout
First ever two-time winner!
Thank you, Ventura Chamber of Commerce! Thank you, Volunteers, Donors, Board Members and Staff Members who have enabled Project Understanding to transform the lives of so many in our community!
Learn about Linda and Terry, the award winners [CLICK HERE]
Homeless 2 Home Outreach
Homeless 2 Home at Project Understanding provides field case management services to homeless individuals who desire to change their life situation for the better. If you are homeless and need assistance, please get in touch with Homeless 2 Home to get assistance.
First Step Center @ Project Understanding
If you are in need of Food, Housing or Tutoring, this is the point of entry for all Project Understanding services. Please call (805) 652-1326, ext 821 or stop by our center Monday through Friday from 9AM to Noon to learn how you can get help.
Tender Life @
Project Understanding
Tender Life provides pregnant women with safe housing and supportive services in an environment that instills dignity and promotes self-sufficiency.
"Tender Life, where courage meets compassion to build new lives."
Starlight Supper Club 2016
Please join us for a night of taste and sophistication with a touch of 1940s glamour, and will include a sit down dinner, raffles, silent auctions, and live entertainment by Ventura Jazz Orchestra!
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The Food Pantry @ Project Understanding
The Food Pantry at Project Understanding in Ventura, California provides groceries once a month to families whose budget cannot support the purchase of their own. Donations may include in-kind, non-perishables, fresh vegetables and fruits and $
What We Do
Project Understanding helps the homeless get housed and safe. We keep at-risk families housed and fed. We tutor hundreds of children every week to bend the arc of their future. List of Programs
Food
The Food Pantry at Project Understanding helps to provide groceries once a month to families whose budget cannot support the purchase of their own. Learn more
Housing
Housing at Project Understanding consists of a number of programs designed to help people get back on their feet, providing a place to live and become self reliant. Learn more
Tutoring
Tutoring Centers at Project Understanding provide extra instruction for students grades K-5 with volunteer tutors in one-to-one interaction. Learn more
Ventura County Family Assistance
Project Understanding provides hope by developing and directing resources for the purpose of transforming lives and community through justice, mercy and compassion. Through collaboration, we assist people to reach their highest attainable level of independence. Project Understanding is founded on the ideals and principles of Judaism and Christianity.