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Beyond the Fleece: Patagonia Designs for People, Planet, and Profit
VCLA Immersion Day Field Note, by Roshin Mathew I just wrapped my immersion day for the Ventura County Leadership Academy, a program that dares you to leave your lane and…
Read MoreYour Generosity is Already Changing Lives
Dear Ventura County Community Foundation Family, There’s a beautiful word from Southern Africa—Ubuntu—that captures the heart of what we are doing together through the Ventura County Neighbors Support Fund. Ubuntu…
Read MoreExciting Update on Ventura County Neighbors Support Fund
Dear Ventura County Community Foundation Family, “Wherever there is a human being, there is an opportunity for kindness.” — Seneca This simple truth is at the heart of the Ventura…
Read MoreFrom Oxnard to the UN: Jose Negrete, VCCF Scholarship Alum
In April, VCCF welcomed our former Adelante! scholar Jose Negrete to discuss his life’s journey and the impact of his community’s support, through the VCCF scholarship that made his higher…
Read More2025 VCCF Scholarship Season – A Thank You From Our Students
A Letter from Our Scholarship Director THANK YOU for supporting the VCCF Scholarship Program. Your dedication is so greatly appreciated. It was another record-breaking year, with over $1.8 million dollars awarded for…
Read MoreThe Butterfly Effect: Community Champion Spotlight
Kay Wilson-Bolton, Real Estate Broker and Property Manager This September will mark Kay Wilson-Bolton’s 50th year as a resident of Santa Paula. During this time, she has been an active…
Read MoreCollaborative Fund Established to Support Ventura County Families Facing Economic and Humanitarian Challenges
Backed by a broad coalition of local leaders, the Ventura County Neighbors Support Fund will provide critical resources to organizations serving children and families impacted by recent events. CAMARILLO, CA…
Read MoreReflections 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 Word
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,…
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