Conejo Community Outreach — Diaper Bank
THE DIAPER BANK IS ON SUMMER HIATUS FROM JUNE 11-JUNE 30, 2024.
What We Do — Community Diaper Bank
Conejo Community Outreach, a 100% volunteer-run 501c3 nonprofit, operates a Community Diaper Bank that supports families in Ventura County with free monthly supplemental packages of diapers and wipes.
It is through the generosity of community supporters and local business, that we are able to distribute 25,000-30,000 diapers to 300-350 children each month.
Since our Community Diaper Bank launch in 2018, we have provided more than 1 million diapers (double that in wipes) to families in Ventura County (as of August 2023).
It is through the generosity of community supporters and local business, that we are able to distribute 25,000-30,000 diapers to 300-350 children each month.
Since our Community Diaper Bank launch in 2018, we have provided more than 1 million diapers (double that in wipes) to families in Ventura County (as of August 2023).
Get Help from the Diaper Bank
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Due to the high demand for diaper support in our county, we currently have a WAIT LIST for families seeking diaper support. As current clients cycle out, or we receive additional grant funding, we will notify those on our waitlist if and when they are eligible to apply for support.
In the meantime, you can learn more about our Diaper Bank here:
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Providing a Solution to a Community Need
- Diaper insecurity is a leading cause of poor mental health among parents. (Source: The Atlantic). Further, lack of access to clean, fresh, well-fitting diapers impacts the health and hygiene of children.
- There is limited federal assistance for diapers. Financially vulnerable families cannot use WIC or SNAP for diapers. While TANF can be used for diapers, a limited number of families receive TANF assistance and it is not a sufficient amount to cover both bills/utilities and diapers.
The Conejo Community Outreach Diaper Bank helps eliminate the diaper gap for families in Ventura County and supports the mental and physical health and hygiene for those supported by the diaper bank.
How You Can Make a Difference — Lots of ways! |
1. Make a one-time donation
2. Become a monthly donor as part of our GIVING CIRCLE 3. Host a diaper drive 4. Become a business sponsor 5. Order from our Amazon Wishlist |
A Community Nonprofit You Can Trust
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In September 2023, Supervisor Jeff Gorell worked with County of Ventura CEO Sevet Johnson to identify grant funding for our diaper bank. The Ventura County Board of Supervisors voted to award CCO with $10,000 of funding each year for four years (2023-2026.)
We are so grateful to the board of supervisors, for unanimously supporting this funding (including Vianey Lopez, Matt LaVere, Janice Parvin, Kelly Long). Thank you to Supervisor Gorell, Mark Perryman and Dale Thomas, who put a lot of work into presenting this to the board and advocating on behalf of vulnerable families in our community. |
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Conejo Community Outreach was honored to receive the Nonprofit of the Year Award from the Greater Conejo Valley Chamber of Commerce on May 20, 2022.
The Chamber granted CCO $2,500 from its foundation as part of the ceremony. Our community volunteers, supporters and donors make the diaper bank a reality for many families and we are grateful to you all. |
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Community Partnerships
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Thank you to Food Share of Ventura County for choosing CCO as a diaper distribution partner. Through our partnership, CCO is a partner organization that receives boosts of diaper support from Food Share when supplies are available.
We are also proud to support the following organizations ...
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THANK YOU TO OUR 2024 BUSINESS SPONSORS:
ADVOCATE SPONSORS: Mustang Marketing | Melissa Goble Realty Group
FRIEND SPONSORS: Clunen and Oakman Law, LLC | Deka Law
Oak and Iron | Santé Spa | Ventura County Credit Union
ADVOCATE SPONSORS: Mustang Marketing | Melissa Goble Realty Group
FRIEND SPONSORS: Clunen and Oakman Law, LLC | Deka Law
Oak and Iron | Santé Spa | Ventura County Credit Union