Kraft der Bestimmung - 19. Februar 2020
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Charities in Ventura County Prepare
for Transfer of Wealth
Vanessa Bechtel, CEO of the Ventura County Community Foundation, speaks at a session on the
$230 billion transfer of wealth expected by 2065. (Photo: KATHLEEN WILSON/THE STAR)
Our very own CEO Vanessa Bechtel recently spoke at a Cal Lutheran summit to present the findings of VCCF’s transfer of wealth study. The takeaway? “We are in the midst of a national historic wealth transfer, and I think it’s important for people to understand what the potential is on a local level if we all work together,” says Bechtel.READ MORE
‘We All Count,’ Says Census Organizer
Region 5 Coordinator, Dr. Gabino Aguirre, recently sat down with the Moorpark Acorn to discuss his work with the Ventura County Complete Count.
"Heute ist mir mehr denn je bewusst, wie wichtig die Volkszählung geworden ist. Als Mitglied der California Citizens Redistricting Commission haben wir die Daten der Volkszählung 2010 genutzt, um 173 politische Bezirke in Kalifornien neu einzuteilen. Jetzt sehe ich, dass Menschen, die 2010 nicht gezählt wurden, bei dieser Neueinteilung theoretisch nicht vertreten waren und daher von dieser Vertretung ausgeschlossen wurden."
Grand Opening of Ventura County Family Justice Center
VCCF is proud to support the Ventura County Family Justice Center in their remarkable grand opening. The new center is designed to be a singular place to help victims of domestic violence, sexual assault, child abuse, human trafficking, and elder or dependent abuse.
A host of county services are on site to offer this help ranging from Ventura County Legal Aid and Interface Children & Family Services to law enforcement and child support services. The goal of the center is to minimize trauma for the victim and reduce the cycle of violence in a proactive way.
Meet Calleen O’Neall
Calleen O’Neall recently relocated to Ventura County from Arizona and now serves as the Administrative Assistant for Ventura County Community Foundation. Her interest in working with nonprofits began with her internships during college with local nonprofits around the Phoenix valley including supporting small local businesses and educating youth on conservation of wildlife and the environment.
Learn more about Calleen hier.