United Way of Ventura County’s Women United Education Awards Luncheon will once again be honoring single mothers who are pursuing their education. In 2024-25, Women United presented 11 education awards to local single mothers pursuing their education and has given out 91 awards since 2018.
Sixty-four percent of single mothers in Ventura County do not earn sufficient income to meet their basic needs and a critical component is Education.
The Women United Luncheon will take place on Thursday, June 4, 2026, at California Lutheran University and will recognize Ventura County single mothers who are pursuing their education and supporting their families in the process. Recipients of the Women United Education Award are single mothers who are completing their associate degree and transferring to a four-year university or technical program and have children under the age of eighteen living in the home. This financial award may be used to offset any costs associated with efforts to attain higher education, including tuition, books, childcare, and transportation.
Our keynote speaker this year is Graciela Casillas. “We are so excited to have Graciela speak about her inspiring journey as a World Champion Boxer, an educator, and a mother” said President & CEO of United Way of Ventura County, Mitchel Sloan.
During the event, Women United hosts a unique “Power of the Purse” providing participants with an opportunity to win one or more luxury designer purses. Don’t miss it!
For more information on sponsorship opportunities contact Dawn Pettersen at
dawn.pettersen@vcunitedway.org
Date and Time
Friday Jun 4, 2038
11:30 AM - 2:00 PM PDT
11:30am - 2:00pm
Location
California Lutheran University, Gilbert Sports & Fitness Center, 130 Overton Court, Thousand Oaks
Fees/Admission
Early bird pricing until May 8 - $100 a ticket, after May 8 - $150 a ticket
Contact Information
Dawn Pettersen
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