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Reflections on VCCF Intern Experience, And Celebrating VCCF’s Grads!
The Ventura County Community Foundation has had the ongoing honor of bringing some of our county’s brightest and most dedicated students onto our team, from interns to full-time staff to…
Read MoreCalKIDS: A Game-Changer for Eligible California Children and Families – Help Spread the WordÂ
For Spanish version, read below | Para la versión en español, lea a continuación California is setting the stage for its future—like a rocket preparing for lift-off. We’re talking about…
Read MoreMomentum Growing for Early Childhood Education in Santa Paula
Isabella Project Early Care Hub Location Selected Near Briggs Elementary School SANTA PAULA, CA 5/19/25 – With the leadership of over 125 partners and input from hundreds of community members,…
Read MoreAdelante! A Conversation with Jose Negrete – Photo Gallery
The Ventura County Community Foundation welcomed former Adelante II Scholarship student Jose Negrete to the VCCF Nonprofit Center for a conversation about his journey from Oxnard all the way to…
Read MorePaving the Way for Long-Term Early Childhood Education Change: Guaranteed Income Pilot Program
By Nailea Gaytan The Isabella Project is thrilled for the launch of the Guaranteed Income Pilot Program, which will help support family child care providers in Santa Paula. With Child…
Read MoreIncidence of Violence in Ventura County: Looking into Its Demographic Profile in Search of Ways for Transformative Changes
Our most intractable social problems rarely yield to simple narratives. Violence isn’t just about “bad people” or “broken communities” — it emerges from complex systems, economic structures, and social conditions…
Read MoreVentura County Community Foundation Welcomes New Vice President and Director of Strategic Initiatives
CAMARILLO, CA – The Ventura County Community Foundation is delighted to announce its two newest team members, Vice President Gary Byrne and Director of Strategic Initiatives Roshin Mathew. Before joining…
Read MoreBuilding Dignity Through Housing: House Farm Workers! Bus Tour
By Nailea Gaytan VCCF had the privilege of sponsoring in the Farmworker Housing Bus Tour hosted by House Farm Workers! along with the Weingart Foundation, and it was a deeply…
Read MoreIsabella Project Mural Unveil – Highlight Reel and Photo Gallery
On March 18, the Isabella Project and Santa Paula community gathered at Glen City Elementary School for two mural unveils, with art celebrating the importance of highest-quality early childhood education…
Read MoreMeet Roshin Mathew, VCCF’s Director of Strategic Initiatives
We are thrilled to introduce the Isabella Project Steering Committee to Roshin Mathew, Director of Strategic Initiatives at VCCF. As one of the foundation’s newest team members, she will be…
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