February 8th 2018, a crowd came out to see the documentary Equal Means Equal hosted by The Acorn Project with collaborators, Ventura College, Ventura County Women's Political Council, Ventura County Women’s Forum Collaborative, Ventura County Reproductive Rights Network, Ventura County League of Women Voters, Justice for All, Ojai NOW, The Coalition for Family Harmony, and WIN/CAWA. Special thank you for support from our Honorary Co-Chairs, Senator Hannah-Beth Jackson, Assemblymember Jacqui Irwin, Assemblymember Monique Limon, Mayor Carmen Raminez, Esq., Councilmember Christy Weir, Councilmember Cheryl Heitman, Supervisor Steve Bennett, and Supervisor Kathy Long (RET). To learn more, visit: www.equalmeansequal.com.

Recap from a day of art activism workshops and a film screening of the award-winning documentary, Little Stones. Weaving together the personal narratives of four women who are using art – fashion, street-art, hip-hop, and dance – to challenge gender-based violence and empower women and girls around the world. Sponsored by The Acorn Project, Bell Arts Factory, Ojai NOW, The Girls Girl Club, The Coalition for Family Harmony, Buenaventura Arts Association, Ventura County Women's Forum, and Justice for All.

On February 21, 2018, Ventura community leaders, advocates, and concerned citizens attended the sold-out viewing of the film Break the Chain at the Museum of Ventura County. The film gave a detailed look at how sex and labor trafficking goes unnoticed and is happening in our backyard. Co-hosted by VCCAHT, The Acorn Project, Interface Family Services, The Polaris Project, Ventura County District Attorney’s Office, The Coalition for Family Harmony, The Museum of Ventura County, Youth With A Mission, and Soroptimist. To learn more, visit: breakthechainfilm.com.