Power of Purpose – June 2026
Dear Ventura County Community Foundation Family, Last month, I wrote about my experience at the Council of Foundations conference and the idea of connection being its own philanthropic cause, worthy…
Seguir leyendoCelebrating VCCF’s 2026 Scholarship Students!
A Message from Our Scholarship Team Happy summer from the VCCF Scholarship Program! As another incredible season closes, we are proud to share the remarkable growth and impact of the…
Seguir leyendoVentura County ages as housing costs push younger residents out, report finds
This article was originally published by the Simi Valley Acorn. Read the full article on their website. by Michele Willer-Allred Ventura County is getting older, becoming increasingly expensive, especially for…
Seguir leyendo2026 Scholarship Gratitude Gallery
Students across Ventura County have accepted awards from the VCCF Scholarship Program for our 2026 season, lifting up 440 students to achieve their academic dreams. These students would like to…
Seguir leyendoChamber of Commerce’s 64th annual ‘Best of Santa Paula’ award winners lauded
This article was originally published by the Santa Paula Times. This is an abbreviated version of their article from their June 3, 2026 issue. by Peggy Kelly The Santa Paula…
Seguir leyendoNew Kid on the block
This article was originally published by the Pacific Coast Business Times. Visit their website to read the full article. By Mike Harris, Staff Writer The kidSTREAM Children’s Museum in Camarillo…
Seguir leyendoPower of Purpose – May 2026
Dear VCCF Community,I heard the soft, breezy music the moment I made it through airport security. It only sounded breezy on the surface. Bryan John Appleby, a Seattle-based musician, was…
Seguir leyendoGet to Know Your Local Nonprofits: Ventura Land Trust
In the next episode of our new video series, hear from Melissa Baffa, Executive Director of Ventura Land Trust, as she details the vital work taking place and how these efforts to…
Seguir leyendoVCCF Grantees Spotlight, Speaking with Five Local Nonprofits
Last year, thanks to your generosity, VCCF granted out over $15 million to partners doing critical work across various sectors, including the incredible organizations featured in this Grantees Spotlight video. Because of…
Seguir leyendoMeet Brando Pozzi, VCCF Board Treasurer
Meet Brando Pozzi, treasurer of the VCCF Board of Directors, and learn what VCCF means to him, as well as his family’s enduring legacy and contributions in the region. In this…
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