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Meet Mike Silacci, VCCF’s Chief Philanthropy Officer
We’d like to welcome one of our newest VCCF team members, Mike Silacci. Mike recently joined the Ventura County Community Foundation team as its Chief Philanthropy Officer, responsible for growing…
Read MoreVCCF Donor Spotlight: Interview with Betsy Chess
by Lauren Graf VCCF donor client Betsy Chess is known throughout the county both for her major impact on the arts locally, as well as her deeply rooted history in…
Read MoreIsabella Project — Interview with a Promotora (EN/ES)
Isabella Project Steering Committee co-chair Dr. Gabino Aguirre recently spoke with a promotora working to spread information about early childhood education to families throughout Santa Paula. Read the interview (available…
Read MoreVCCF Donor Spotlight: Interview with Brando and Karla Pozzi
by Lauren Graf VCCF Donors Brando and Karla Pozzi carried on the Smith family’s tradition of philanthropy with their significant gift to 805 UndocuFund during its most recent campaign. The…
Read MoreVCCF End of Year Letter 2022
Dear Ventura County Community Foundation Family, We have witnessed such generosity throughout our region this past year and it fills our hearts with gratitude. We are in awe of your compassion…
Read MoreSPUSD Parent Conference Highlights
On November 19, 2022, the Santa Paula Unified School District hosted the Parent Conference at Isbell Middle School for parents to learn about how they can become involved in their…
Read MoreVCCF Donor Spotlight: Interview with Jerry Clifford & BJ Fan
Jerry and BJ have a mission to visit all national parks someday, pictured here at Yellowstone National Park. by Lauren Graf Jerry Clifford and BiJian “BJ” Fan have only…
Read MoreVCCF Visits Humane Society of Ventura County
by Lauren Graf On a rainy Friday afternoon, the Ventura County Community Foundation joined VCCF donor client Christine Dale on a site visit to the Humane Society of Ventura County’s…
Read MoreMark & Jacob Iskander Vigil Photos & Recording
On September 29, 2022, the community gathered to honor the memories of Mark and Jacob Iskander on the second anniversary of the boy’s passing at their favorite park, Three Springs…
Read MoreVCCF Visits Growing Works with Supervisor Linda Parks
by Nathan Hickling As a hub for what is known as horticultural therapy, Growing Works stands apart as a quiet and serene place for community members experiencing homelessness to practice…
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