AST is proud to support various organizations within our local communities of Oxnard and Ventura County. We are grateful to be part of this community, and we invite you to join us in supporting these causes that mean so much to our employees, our families, and our local businesses.
Giving Back to Our Community
The Oxnard PAL takes pride in their ability to provide for the community throughout the year.
For over a decade, Oxnard PAL has committed to providing free backpacks to the Oxnard Community with the help of caring partners who believe in the importance of supporting youth in their education journey.
During the holidays. Every year, pre-registrations for up to 500 households for Turkey Distributions and for up to 1,200 kids for Christmas gifts.
This year, AST is proud to contribute to these community events. Please see below for details.
Backpack Distribution
Parents must pre-register for this event: https://forms.gle/swa2JRvqiDj3ZmRU6
Date: July 24, 2025
Time: 5:30p – 6:30p
Locations
Oxnard PAL Main Location: 350 South K Street, Oxnard
Oxnard PAL Southwinds Location: 300 West Clara Street, Oxnard
Colonia Youth Center: 197 North Marquita Road, Oxnard
Turkey Distribution
Date: Thursday, November 20, 2025
Tentative Time: 5:30pm – 7:30pm
Locations
Oxnard PAL Main Location: 350 South K Street, Oxnard
Oxnard PAL Southwinds Location: 300 West Clara Street, Oxnard
Colonia Youth Center: 197 North Marquita Road, Oxnard
Santa’s Workshop
Date: December 13, 2025
PAL Main Location: 350 South K Street, Oxnard
Tentative Time: 9:00am – 1:00pm
Date: December 17, 2025
Colonia Gymnasium/Youth Center: 197 North Marquita Road, Oxnard
Tentative Time: 4:00pm – 8:00pm
Date: December 19, 2025
PAL Southwinds Location: 300 West Clara Street, Oxnard
Tentative Time: 4:00pm – 8:00pm
The Youth Directors Council is an Oxnard PAL program that focuses on basic life skills, career exploration, higher education, and community service. Students between grades 7th-12th meet weekly or biweekly to discuss curriculum, volunteer events, community service projects, and fundraising ideas. Guests are invited to give presentations on subjects such as career opportunities, mental health, financial literacy, etc.
Please join us in supporting this effort. Learn more by contacting [email protected].
City Impact’s Beachfront Run
AST sponsored and some of our employees participated in the 15th Annual Beachfront Run Event to benefit City Impact, whose mission is to nurture community by providing wellness resources, education and support to uplift youth and families.
Over 900 runners joined forces with sponsors and vendors to raise over $180,000 to benefit City Impact’s efforts.
Learn more about what City Impact does, and how you could help.
https://www.cityimpact.com
