Archive for September 2021
805Undocufund aims to expand disaster aid for immigrant communities
Quetzal Sanchez, Future Leaders of America administrative coordinator, prepares to distribute $1,200 COVID-19 relief checks in 2020 through the 805Undocufund. Central Coast disaster relief organization 805Undocufund provided over $5 million…
Read MorePower of Purpose Newsletter — September 27, 2021
Dear Ventura County Community Foundation Family, As I mark my one-year anniversary as part of your family serving as Chief Operating Officer, I pause to reflect on the amazing work…
Read MoreVCCF Donor Spotlight: Interview with Mike Merewether by Ginny Claborn
September 17, 2021 Who or what has most inspired you on your philanthropic journey? George Esseff, a board member with Many Mansions and the village that is named in his…
Read MoreOxnard-area Boys & Girls Clubs raises over $5M to help with science-related career paths
About 30 people gathered at the Martin V. Smith Youth Center in Oxnard for a reception thanking those that donated to the Boys & Girls Club of Greater Oxnard of…
Read MorePower of Purpose Newsletter – August 26, 2021
Dear Ventura County Community Foundation Family, On Saturday, August 14 I was very grateful to attend Rubicon Theatre Company’s “Dare to Dream” Summer Education Series’ production of Les Misérables. It was ABSOLUTELY FABULOUS and a…
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