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Liebe Ventura County Community Foundation Familie,<\/p>\n
You\u2019ve been on my mind all day. While we continue to try to make sense and absorb the reality of our community\u2019s recent tragedies, we are also starting to see what the next phase of recovery looks like. We are working to distribute funds as quickly, responsibly, and effectively as possible. To the thousands (literally!) of donors who have sent their support and love, thank you!<\/p>\n
This note is designed to bring you up to speed as well as seek your help in spreading the word.<\/p>\n
Fonds f\u00fcr die Opfer des Conejo-Tals<\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n The first two rounds of support to the victims and survivors of the Borderline shooting have been distributed. We awarded an immediate $70,000 in $500 pre-paid Visa cash cards so immediate basic needs could be met through the Thousand Oaks Victims Assistance Center.<\/p>\n We also awarded a total of $240,000 to help cover memorial costs to families who lost loved ones. I am so deeply grateful for Chief of Police Tim Hagel for personally delivering the funds to the families during this devastating time.<\/p>\n Hill Fire and Woolsey Fire Sudden & Urgent Needs Effort<\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n To-date we\u2019ve approved the following grants in the aftermath of the recent fires totaling over $500,000 in immediate support:<\/p>\n **Please contact nonprofit@callutheran.edu<\/a> for more details on this important and timely webinar<\/p>\n We are working to award funds as quickly as possible to nonprofit organizations serving those in need during this challenging time. We are particularly interested in supporting organizations who are assisting in housing and basic needs, animal welfare, business and resiliency support for our community, and medical needs of individuals as a result of the fires. The application is very short and should take no more than 15 minutes to submit at www.vccf.org<\/a>. Please help spread the word!<\/p>\n 805 Undocufund<\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n This is a collective effort to ensure undocumented individuals and families impacted by natural disasters have the support they need. Please join us in helping support our neighbors during this challenging time at www.vccf.org<\/a>.<\/p>\n VCCF-Stipendienprogramm<\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n Yesterday at noon, VCCF launched its 2019 Application for College Scholarships. Thanks to our generous community, we will be awarding $1.147 million in scholarships<\/strong> to local students this year \u2013 more than ever before!<\/p>\n As we saw with the Thomas Fire, it is very challenging to get the word out regarding scholarships in times of disaster. Please help spread the word to the students in your life and encourage them to apply at www.vccf.org<\/a>. The deadline for applications is January 30, 2019 at 10 p.m. PST.<\/p>\n How You Can Make A Difference<\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n Please allow me to take moment to express my deep gratitude for my team and volunteers who have worked countless overtime hours over the past few weeks. They have truly risen to the occasion in an attempt to meet the immense needs of our community. We are all prepared to sustain this effort for the weeks to come.<\/p>\n Das Beste, Vanessa Bechtel<\/p>\n Pr\u00e4sident & Gesch\u00e4ftsf\u00fchrer<\/p>\n Ventura County Community Foundation | VCCF Nonprofit Center<\/p>\n 4001 Mission Oaks Blvd. | Camarillo, CA 93012<\/p>\n Office: 805.330.6676| Fax: 805.484.2700<\/p>\n\n
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\nVanessa<\/p>\n