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<\/h2>\nVCCF Board of Directors announces over $1 MILLION<\/strong><\/em> Buddy Nation K\u00e6re Ventura County Community Foundation-familie,<\/p>\n Shortly before the pandemic, our organization was fortunate to obtain an important source of funding for animals in Ventura County from a generous donor who had passed away and who wished to benefit \u201canimals wild and domestic, large and small, on land and in sea.\u201d<\/strong> To assure responsible stewardship of these funds, VCCF organized a task force of local animal welfare leaders as well as expert advisors from the Humane Society of the United States<\/strong>. After embarking on a comprehensive and ambitious listening tour, which included hearing from nonprofits serving a wide range of animals here in Ventura County as well as reviewing the results of the regional report conducted by the Humane Society of the United States, we are proud to announce that our Board of Directors approved over $1 million of grants from the Animal Welfare Fund this month!<\/strong><\/p>\n The work that this fund will support is widespread, ensuring that the donor\u2019s original vision of improving quality of life for all animals is honored. It will go towards projects such as monarch butterfly habitat restoration, cat spay\/neuter and care services, and a partnership between Ventura County Animal Services and the Humane Society of the United States\u2019 Pets for Life program, which brings veterinary care to underserved communities.<\/p>\n In the years that come, we look forward to bringing even more attention to the important causes that are affecting animals in our county and highlighting the amazing work of those who serve them<\/strong>. Thanks to the many passionate and dedicated members of the Animal Welfare Task Force and the organizations who applied during this first round of funding, VCCF is poised to make lasting differences in the lives of animals in Ventura County, and perhaps even serve as a model for programs, practices, and services that promote humane treatment of our non-human friends everywhere.<\/p>\n Med venlig hilsen,<\/p>\n Christine Dale and Nathan Hickling Den Pigespejdere p\u00e5 Californiens centrale kyst<\/strong> has developed a monarch butterfly breeding and research institute<\/strong> at Camp Arnaz in Ventura. (And yes, butterflies are considered animals!) This project involves enhancing areas within Ventura County to support the migratory monarch\u2019s life cycle by reducing flying distances between foraging and breeding sites by increasing and diversifying the necessary floral resources<\/strong> at those sites, and by enhancing overwintering sites through strategic planting and canopy management. Click below to watch a video on the pollinator garden project.Watch Here<\/p>\n Ventura College’s Veterinary Technology Program<\/strong> is a partnership between the Ohana Pet Hospital, the Ventura College Foundation, and Ventura College. As the only veterinary technology program in Ventura County<\/strong>, the program is vital in meeting the high, unmet need for registered veterinary technicians and qualified\/trained veterinary assistants in Ventura County and throughout the region.Read More<\/p>\n Since 1992, the Spay & Neuter Animal Network<\/strong> has made it their mission to reduce dog and cat overpopulation throughout Ventura County<\/strong> by raising public awareness about the direct consequences of irresponsible breeding. Over the last 30 years, SPAN has made it possible for the spay and neuter of over 35,000 thousand dogs and cats<\/strong>. SPAN is currently working on adding an additional mobile clinic to help reduce suffering among feral and stray animals by providing humane medical attention beyond routine spay and neuter.Read More<\/p>\n Surfcat Caf\u00e9 & Adoptioner<\/strong> is a foster\u2010based feline rescue that specializes in cats with special needs, cats that are hard to place, and senior kitties<\/strong>. Surfcat supports Ventura County Animal Shelter by rescuing cats and kittens from VCAS to help keep VCAS a \u201cno\u2010kill\u201d shelter. Surfcat has rescued and placed over 350 cats and kittens<\/strong> since it started almost seven years ago.Read More<\/p>\n Photo source:\u00a0America’s Teaching Zoo Facebook<\/a><\/p>\n America’s Teaching Zoo at Moorpark College<\/strong> is enhancing their parrot aviary<\/strong> through their VCCF animal welfare grant. As they grow the zoo and create natural exhibits for their high-profile animals, they have found the need to bring funding and attention to projects like the aviary. This grant will provide a welcome update to the area housing the rescued birds in their aviary<\/strong>L\u00e6s mere<\/p>\n Den Humane Society of the United States’s “Pets for Life” program<\/strong> is one that is driven by social justice and guided by the philosophy that a connection with pets transcends socio-economic and racial boundaries<\/strong>. \u201cPets for Life\u201d increases equity in access to pet resources and bridges the gap between underserved communities and the resources people want and need for their companion animals. Through community outreach and relationship building, PFL provides life\u2010changing and life\u2010saving no cost services, supplies, and information to people and pets<\/strong>L\u00e6s mere<\/p>\n Transfer of Wealth Workshop hosted with the Center for Nonprofit Leadership<\/strong> Virtuel frokost og l\u00e6ring for donorer<\/strong> <\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" February is Animal Welfare Month! VCCF Board of Directors announces over $1 MILLION in grants to local nonprofits supporting animals! Congratulations to all our recipients! 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\nin grants to local nonprofits supporting animals!<\/strong><\/em>
\nCongratulations to all our recipients!<\/strong><\/em>
\nRead more about their awesome work this funding will support<\/strong><\/p>\n
\nCats Cradle Rescue
\nPigespejdere p\u00e5 Californiens centrale kyst
\nGreyfoot Cat Rescue & Sanctuary
\nHumane Society of the United States
\nHumane Society of Ventura County
\nMercy Crusade Spay, Neuter & Wellness Clinic
\nMoorpark College Foundation
\nNational Disaster Search Dog Foundation
\nOjai Raptor Center
\nOxnard Community K-9 Foundation
\nOxnard Performing Arts Center
\nSimi Valley Non-Profit Spay and Neuter Clinic, Inc.
\nSanta Paula dyrev\u00e6rnscenter
\nSpay\/Neuter Animal Network
\nSurfcat Caf\u00e9 & Adoptioner
\nVentura College Foundation<\/p>\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/vccf.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/animal-welfare-fund-1-300x169.png\")
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\nVCCF Animal Welfare Task Force<\/p>\nPigespejdere p\u00e5 Californiens centrale kyst<\/h2>\n
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<\/p>\nVentura College Foundation<\/h2>\n
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<\/p>\nSpay & Neuter Animal Network<\/h2>\n
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<\/p>\nSurfcat Caf\u00e9 & Adoptioner<\/h2>\n
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<\/p>\nMoorpark College Foundation<\/h2>\n
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<\/p>\nHumane Society of the United States<\/h2>\n
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<\/p>\nBegivenhedskalender<\/h2>\n
\nThursday,\u00a0March 3rd from\u00a012 to 1:30 p.m. (Virtual)<\/em>
\nJoin us for the March 2022 Nonprofit Leadership Council. This session will focus on the revised Transfer of Wealth study and analysis\u00a0commissioned by VCCF on the donor landscape in Ventura County, including rich data on wealth trends, donor preferences and how nonprofits can be prepared and positioned for the largest generational transfer of wealth in our nation’s\u00a0history.\u00a0Special attention will be paid to the effects of COVID-19 restrictions and adaptation of our donor engagement and fundraising practices.\u00a0Click here to register for free<\/a>.<\/p>\n
\nThursday, March 17th from\u00a012 to 1 p.m. (Virtual)<\/em>
\nHear from local nonprofits about the incredible work they are doing in your community, joined by likeminded\u00a0community members and donors.\u00a0Click here to register for free<\/a>.<\/p>\n