What Adelante does:

·      Adelante is a multicultural, multigenerational non-profit organization where all are welcome to participate in leadership, service, advocacy, and support. Assistance for lower income families is one of Adelante Comunidad Conejo's highest priorities.

·      We distribute nourishing, fresh foods to all who ask for a helping hand, while working to inform the community about services and opportunities available to lower income families in the Conejo Valley with a special emphasis on including Spanish speaking Latinos.

·      We focus on building relationships and working with other support organizations while our leaders advocate for the interests of families who are sometimes not ready to speak for themselves.

Our Mission:

·      Advocacy - We listen to community concerns, especially from the Latino, Spanish speaking community, and bring those concerns forward to the agencies and organizations where decisions are made.

·      Networking - Local community connections are key drivers of change. When Latinos participate in conversations and activities alongside community influencers from all cultures and walks of life, we make community life better for everyone in the Conejo Valley.

·      Support - as needs arise, Adelante is prepared to make a difference in the lives of local families of all backgrounds who may be struggling to make ends meet or solve vexing problems.

Sampling of 2024 Projects/Programs:

·      Shadows Apartments Community Food Pantry – Monthly on 2nd Friday evening

·      Community Free Marketplace – Food and Resources – Monthly 4th Saturday in Beyer Park / Conejo Academy – details on our website

·      Diaper Distribution – Food Share VC program participant

·      Sustainability Programs – City of Thousand Oaks & Athens Services

·      Bilingual Outreach Ambassadors Program

·      Adelante Goal Setting Annual Spring Meeting – setting priorities

·      Conejo Valley High School - support for Back-to-School, Open House, and leadership development

·      Thousand Oaks High School Latino Connections & Latino Leadership – support for activities

·      Rotary Chili Cookoff – Birria inspired chili representing Latino cooking traditions

·      Workplace Readiness Pilot CTE focus – summer 2024

·      Adelante A Leer - Reading Program at Conejo Academy

·      Food Drives – Acacia Magnet School MLK Food Drive Jan 20th 9-noon, Madroña Academy December Cereal Drive, Sequoia MS and Thousand Oaks HS Thanksgiving Food Drives.  

·      Stocking Stuffer Project – groups, including teachers, students, and community members, make small gift bag “stocking stuffers” for our December Marketplace distribution

·      Wellness Fest – Conejo Senior Volunteer Program – encouraging volunteering for and by seniors in the Conejo Valley