{"id":15360,"date":"2022-04-28T12:48:55","date_gmt":"2022-04-28T19:48:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/vccf.org\/?p=15360"},"modified":"2025-03-03T04:05:46","modified_gmt":"2025-03-03T12:05:46","slug":"power-of-purpose-newsletter-april-28-2022","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/vccf.org\/da\/power-of-purpose-newsletter-april-28-2022\/","title":{"rendered":"Power of Purpose Nyhedsbrev - 28. april 2022"},"content":{"rendered":"

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April is Earth Month!<\/h2>\n

To celebrate this important time of year, VCCF would like to celebrate our Environmental Initiative, as well as local nonprofits working to protect our planet.<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n

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

As we come to the close of Earth Month 2022<\/strong>, I want to focus on our work together to\u00a0improve our natural environment and address the impacts of climate change on the lives of all Ventura County residents<\/strong>.\u00a0We have learned especially over the past four-plus\u00a0years how important our natural environment is and how its preservation and enhancement will enrich our lives and ensure the generations to come have this nature to enjoy.\u00a0As you\u2019ll read below,\u00a0we are so excited to be doing a deep dive into our nonprofits focusing on environmental preservation and climate change with an emphasis on an equitable approach to this critical work<\/strong>, and we are pleased to highlight just a few of these amazing organizations in this issue of our newsletter.<\/p>\n

As I personally reflect on Earth Month, I am reminded of a recent walk along the\u00a0Venturas botaniske have<\/a>\u00a0trail with my niece from Fresno on Easter Sunday.\u00a0What a joy to experience with her the beauty of this place, the view and the native plants thriving in our spring weather.\u00a0I also reflect on my regular walks along the beach and a recent family trip to Santa Cruz Island, such a magical preserved place of wonder that represents the best the California Coast has to offer the world.\u00a0We were even welcomed by an island fox as we disembarked from our boat.<\/p>\n

Lastly,\u00a0we would like to congratulate Sigrid Wright, Community Environmental Council CEO<\/strong>,\u00a0for being awarded Congressional Woman of the Year<\/a>. Her leadership on climate action and environmental advocacy over the last 25 years has paved way for many other local stewards throughout the Central Coast to protect our environment through work and support of our local nonprofits.<\/p>\n

During these often challenging times, it is so wonderful to know that we together with our donor and nonprofit partners are making a difference in the environment for all.<\/p>\n

Sincerely yours,
\nJeffrey Lambert, Chief Operating Officer<\/p>\n

Update on VCCF\u2019s Environmental Initiative<\/h2>\n

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VCCF embarked on an\u00a0Milj\u00f8m\u00e6ssig lyttetur\u00a0<\/strong>in April of 2021 after\u00a076 percent of donors from a focus group identified the environment as one of their top two areas of interest for their giving<\/strong>. Aligning with the national average, less than 2 percent of VCCF\u2019s annual giving went to environmental causes in 2019.\u00a0We hope to change this through our efforts with an environmental initiative!<\/a><\/p>\n

To-date, over 30 organizations, with programs in Ventura County focused on\u00a0environmental issues, from climate justice, conservation and restoration, wildfire prevention, natural resources, youth education, farm-to-table food access, workforce development<\/strong>\u00a0and so much more, have attended and shared their needs and where philanthropy can best help fill the gaps through the Environmental Listening Tour.\u00a0We look forward to sharing our findings with you in the summer of 2022.<\/strong><\/p>\n

If you have any questions or would like to learn more, please contact Calleen Pardinas as\u00a0cpardinas@vccf.org<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Community Environmental Council\u2019s Earth Day<\/strong><\/h2>\n

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VCCF\u2019s Philanthropic Services Officer and Board Liaison, Calleen Pardinas<\/strong>, was honored this past Saturday at\u00a0Community Environmental Council\u2019s Earth Day 2022 Environmental Hero Award Ceremony<\/strong>! Along with more than 40 certified Stewards to date from college students to retired community members, Calleen graduated from the course in 2021.<\/p>\n

The cohorts were honored this year for their shared commitment to engage in transformative local solutions to promote community and ecosystem resilience in a changing climate<\/strong>. In 2021, CEC became the only Central Coast nonprofit to offer a UC Climate Stewards course. The 40-hour certification course includes climate curriculum and discussion, field trips, and a Capstone project, giving participants a deeper understanding of the psychology and science behind climate change while providing skills necessary for climate action.<\/p>\n

For more information about CEC\u2019s UC Climate Stewards Program, click the button below.Learn More<\/p>\n

Venner af Santa Clara-floden<\/strong><\/h2>\n

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Den\u00a0Venner af Santa Clara-floden<\/strong>\u00a0is a public interest organization formed in 1993,\u00a0focusing from the start on a range of issues involving protection of the entire river<\/strong>\u00a0in both Ventura and Los Angeles Counties. These efforts have included opposition to many large urban development projects involving intrusion into the river\u2019s floodplain and channelization of the river.<\/p>\n

Join them for two upcoming events, the\u00a0Santa Clara River Walk and Talk<\/strong>\u00a0on Friday, May 6 and the\u00a0Sespe Cienega Ethnobotany Trail Restoration<\/strong>\u00a0on Saturday, May 7. To learn more or register, click below.Learn More<\/p>\n

Conejo Youth Conservation Corp<\/strong><\/h2>\n

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Safe Passage Youth Foundation<\/strong>\u00a0kicked off their new program, the\u00a0Conejo Youth Conservation Corps<\/strong>, on March 26. CYCC is a\u00a0six-week paid program for five high school students<\/strong>\u00a0starting at 15-and-a-half year of age\u00a0focusing on topics including trail conservation and restoration, wilderness first aid, tree mitigation<\/strong>, and so much more! Weekly courses are taught by local environmental professionals and end with an opportunity for coaching on job interview skills and resume building for careers in the environmental field.Learn More<\/p>\n

Saticoy Food Hub<\/strong><\/h2>\n

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In January of 2022, the\u00a0Saticoy Food Hub<\/strong>\u00a0was established as a 501(c)(3) nonprofit in Ventura County, made possible by funding from the Social Justice Fund\u00a0to help to train community members to develop food operations at home along with obtaining food licenses<\/strong>. Sierra Doehr, Executive Director, was a fellow of the Social Justice Fund. After returning back to her home in Ventura County, she decided she\u00a0needed to address food insecurity in Saticoy, a designated food desert<\/strong>. Sierra\u2019s backyard garden is one of many local farms in Saticoy\u00a0growing food to sell at the\u00a0<\/strong>Saticoy Farmers Market<\/a><\/strong>, and provides free food at the\u00a0Community Fridge<\/strong>, allowing for locals to take and share nutritional produce with their community.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

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

Meet Terri Ferro<\/h2>\n

\"\"VCCF's praktikant Daniel Whitworth<\/strong>\u00a0had the opportunity to speak with\u00a0VCCF donor-client\u00a0Terri Ferro\u00a0<\/strong>(pictured right)\u00a0<\/strong>and hear about her passion for supporting underserved youth in Ventura County. Click the button below to read her interview.Read More<\/p>\n

Begivenhedskalender<\/h2>\n

805 UndocuFund Presents: Serving Undocumented Communities in Disaster and Beyond\u00a0<\/strong>
\nWednesday, May 18, 2022 at 10 am (Virtual)<\/em>
\nJoin us at a panel discussion hosted by 805 UndocuFund to discuss lessons we\u2019ve learned in serving undocumented communities that fellow nonprofits, school\/government agencies and philanthropy can apply in working with their undocumented immigrant clients. We\u2019ll also explore how disasters illustrate underlying socio-economic factors and systemic barriers that must be addressed before, during, and after disaster.\u00a0Klik her for at tilmelde dig.<\/a><\/p>\n

The Great Non-Profit Talent Search<\/strong>
\nThursday, May 19 from 5 to 6 pm (Virtual)<\/em>
\nThe LIVE@5 livestream show on May 19 features \u201cThe Great Non-Profit Talent Search,\u201d focusing on the challenge So Cal nonprofits have in finding top talent given the competitive job market. VCCF President & CEO Vanessa Bechtel will be a guest speaker on the panel to provide her insight on the topic.\u00a0Click here to register for this free event<\/a>.<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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