VCCF Disaster Resilience and Preparedness
Disaster Readiness and Resilience In the face of increasing frequency and severe disasters, VCCF launched the Ventura County Disaster Resilience Initiative in 2023 with support from Edison International, bringing together…
Read MoreScholarships for Local Students
Our Mission: To protect federal funding and Congressional representation in Ventura County by encouraging all to participate in the 2020 Census. Our Specific Goals Include: Working in concert with diverse…
Read More2020 Census Initiative
Our Mission: To protect federal funding and Congressional representation in Ventura County by encouraging all to participate in the 2020 Census. Our Specific Goals Include: Working in concert with diverse…
Read MoreVaccinate Ventura County
After Ventura County went from being the 59th most at-risk county of an undercount in our nation to being in the top 95th percentile for an accurate self- response during…
Read MoreThomas, Hill & Woolsey Wildfire Recovery Funds
About fund Five years have passed since the Thomas Fire changed the face of Ventura County, and four years since the Hill and Woolsey Fires blazed across Ventura and Los…
Read MoreVentura County Rapid Response Fund
About the rapid response fund Following the impacts of COVID-19, the Ventura County Community Foundation, in coordination with the County of Ventura, Amgen Foundation, Southeast Ventura County YMCA, Give An…
Read MoreEnvironmental Initiative
About VCCF’s Environmental Initiative Ventura County was identified by the Washington Post as the fastest warming county in the continental United States with average air temperature increasing 4.68 degrees Fahrenheit…
Read More805 UndocuFund
About the 805 UndocuFund Ventura and Santa Barbara counties are home to 126,000 undocumented residents – 10% of our population. The 805 UndocuFund was launched in 2018 with the belief…
Read MoreCaregiver Initiative
Who is a caregiver? The Ventura County Community Foundation recognizes the important role family caregivers play in our community. Caregivers are those who look after dependent individuals such as children…
Read MoreAnimal Welfare Initiative
About the Animal Welfare Fund Shortly before the pandemic, VCCF was fortunate to obtain an important source of funding through the California Attorney General for animals in Ventura County from…
Read More