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K\u00e6re Ventura County Community Foundation-familie,<\/p>\n

In a meeting last week with Erik Sternad, Executive Director of Interface Children & Family Services, I learned that 2-1-1 was responding to a record-breaking 80,000 calls this month alone from community members in crisis and need of immediate assistance and trusted information.<\/p>\n

The most common type of call has been urgent requests for help with rental assistance, with many fearing homelessness over the coming weeks.<\/p>\n

Other callers seek information on COVID-19, or support in leaving abusive situations. Many callers are struggling and isolated seniors needing meal assistance and other support services\u2026the variety that 2-1-1 responds to on a daily basis is nothing short of remarkable!<\/p>\n

There is something very powerful about being a community where those in need have someone to call.<\/p>\n

This month\u2019s newsletter is dedicated to Erik Sternad and his team, in gratitude for their never giving up, even when call volumes are more than double or triple normal and when resources are tight. Please learn more by watching the short video below.<\/p>\n

Finally, I want to thank each of you for coming together this year in such an incredible way! Each of you has made a meaningful contribution to Ventura County, reinforcing that we are a place of belonging, purpose, and generosity. I am forever grateful.<\/p>\n

Mange hilsner til dig,<\/p>\n

Vanessa<\/p>\n

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A Message from Erik Sternad of Interface Children & Family Services<\/strong><\/h3>\n

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Meet Our New VCCF Board Members!<\/strong><\/h3>\n

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Please join us in welcoming our two new board members:
\nVenkat Yepuri and Meryl Chase.Read More<\/p>\n

Business Assistance Grants Awarded<\/strong>
\nOver 3,880 Businesses Receive Support<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Den\u00a0Ventura County Rapid Response COVID-19 Business Assistance Grants Program<\/strong>,\u00a0developed by the County of Ventura in consultation with the Economic Development Collaborative, Women\u2019s Economic Ventures and the Ventura County Community Foundation,\u00a0was able to provide vital grant funding to\u00a0more than 3,882 businesses and nonprofit organizations<\/u><\/strong>\u00a0in Ventura County.<\/p>\n

Through a separate grant, the City of Camarillo was able to award\u00a0grants to an\u00a0additional\u00a0351 local businesses<\/u><\/strong>\u00a0in their city.<\/p>\n

The main features of this program include grants of $5,000 awarded to small businesses and nonprofit organizations located in Ventura County to alleviate impacts from COVID-19 for allowed uses such as payroll support, rent and\u00a0lease payments, costs for personal protective equipment, purchases related to the operation of their businesses, and extraordinary business expenses for adhering to compliance protocols for reopening.<\/p>\n

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Rapid Response Fund \u2014 New Grant Recipients<\/strong><\/h2>\n

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After your generous support these past few weeks, VCCF was able to once again able to award 100% of funds available, totaling $32,000 in grants, from the Rapid Response Fund for COVID-19. These included grants to the Conejo Free Clinic, Conejo Valley Senior Concerns, Food SHARE, and Safe Passage.<\/p>\n

For a full list of grant recipients from the Rapid Response Fund, please follow the link below.Read More<\/p>\n

It\u2019s Easier to Get a Tax Deduction
\nfor Donations This Year<\/strong><\/h2>\n

L\u00e6s mere<\/p>\n

VCCF 2021 Scholarship Season Opened Nov. 25<\/strong><\/h2>\n

The 2021 VCCF\u00a0Scholarship application season is now underway!\u00a0<\/strong>The application period is open for student applicants and recommenders as of November 25, 2020 and will close on January 29, 2021 at 10pm. Visit\u00a0vccf.org\/scholarships<\/a>\u00a0to learn more.Learn More<\/p>\n

Applications Now Open for<\/strong>
\nthe Limoneira Foundation Fund<\/strong><\/h2>\n

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The Limoneira Foundation Fund invests in education, health and human services, including industry, community, cultural programs, and projects that make the areas in which we live and work more vibrant and sustainable. These areas include Santa Paula, Fillmore, Piru, Ventura and Oxnard.<\/p>\n

Grant applications are now being accepted from qualified, charitable organizations serving these areas.<\/p>\n

F\u00e5 mere at vide<\/p>\n

Farmworker Housing Assistance Grant Program<\/h2>\n

The Farmworker Household Assistance Program (FHAP) was created to support Ventura County farmworkers who have been economically impacted by COVID-19.<\/p>\n

FHAP is a collaboration between agricultural employers and farmworker advocates working in partnership with the Ventura County Community Foundation, House Farm Workers!, the Farmworker Resource Program, and the County of Ventura. Every penny of your donation will go directly to farmworker families who are struggling to pay rent and other essential bills. To learn more about the Farmworker Household Assistance Program, click below.Donate Now<\/p>\n

Thank You Powell Financial Group!<\/strong><\/h3>\n

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Thank You Powell Financial Group!<\/p>\n

A heartfelt thank you to the Powell Financial Group for their PFG Charitable Giving Event on Giving Tuesday. The event featured numerous local organizations, providing financial contributions to:<\/p>\n