Power of Purpose - 13 de agosto de 2020

A Letter from Our President & CEO

Today, I’m marveling at the community-wide leadership I’ve witnessed in response to the threat of an undercount in Ventura County for the 2020 Census (please scroll down to learn more).

We truly believe that the reason Ventura County is exceeding in both the national and statewide averages for an accurate count is because of the tremendous involvement of hundreds of volunteers, including so many of you!

As you will read below, there is still urgent work to be done! Unfortunately, last week we learned some troubling news that the timeframe for getting an accurate count in our community has been moved up from October 31 to September 30. We now only have a few weeks left to reach roughly 55,000 families, or 250,000 people, who have not yet been counted.

Three things you can do right now:

Tell everyone you know about the 2020 Census and why it is important
Be a mythbuster – all people count
Spread the word on social media – follow us on Facebook and Instagram

And, most importantly: Be counted! Visit www.2020census.gov and respond today.

On behalf of all the members of the 2020 Census Ventura County Complete Count Committee, we thank you!

Lo mejor,
Vanessa

Be Counted, Ventura County!
The Census Count Ends September 30, 2020

Our very own Vanessa Bechtel was recently interviewed by the Ventura County Star regarding the shortened Census timeline and new efforts to ensure a complete count. You can read the article aquí.Watch Now

Fondo de Respuesta Rápida del Condado de Ventura
New Grant Awarded

Corporación de Desarrollo Económico de Cabrillo - $20.000 - Para ayuda económica a personas y familias; material escolar y meriendas para niños; productos de limpieza y saneamiento.
Conejo Community Outreach - $5.000 - Para proporcionar pañales a las familias a las que ayudan.
Clínica gratuita de Conejo - $10.000 - Para proporcionar pruebas médicas, revisiones, suministros dentales y equipos de protección individual.
Community Solutions, Inc. – $2,000 – To provide PPE, food, prepaid phone cards and program materials.
FOOD Share - $19.000- Para proporcionar alimentos y suministros de distribución.
Futuros Líderes de América - $15.000 - Para cubrir los gastos de personal en la supervisión del 805 UndocuFund.
Fundación de Veteranos de la Costa Dorada - $15,008 - Para cubrir los gastos de personal mientras proporcionan servicios a los veteranos en el condado de Ventura.
Hábitat para la Humanidad - $8.750 - Para cubrir los pagos de la hipoteca de los propietarios de viviendas de Habitat.
Casa del puerto - $10.000 - Para proporcionar ayuda alimentaria y de alquiler a sus clientes y cubrir los gastos de motel para alojar a las familias.
Centros de vida Mercy House - $5.000 - Para cubrir los gastos de personal, suministros y transporte de clientes para la población sin hogar a la que atienden.
Proyecto de comprensión de San Buenaventura - $15.000 - Para cubrir los gastos de personal y proporcionar alimentos y ayuda para el alquiler y las facturas de servicios públicos a sus clientes.
Preocupaciones de los mayores – $10,000 – To cover expenses for staffing and provide food, delivery of food and pharmacy orders, and telephonic and online support for the seniors they serve.
Misión de Rescate del Condado de Ventura - $5.000- Para proporcionar alimentos a la población a la que atienden.

Key Findings & Resources: Impact of COVID-19 on Nonprofits Today

VCCF is proud to work with both Canterbury Consulting, as its Outsourced Chief Investment Officer, and Armanino LLP, as its independent public accounting firm. Recently, the two firms partnered together and released an important study on the impact of COVID-19 on nonprofits.

Please click below to read more.View ResourcesView Impact Report

AT&T Providing Affordable Internet
for Distance Learning

As California families and students prepare for distance learning, AT&T is expanding Access from its AT&T program, which provides home internet access to qualifying California households with at least one resident who receives Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) or Supplemental Security Income (SSI) benefits for $10 a month.

More details at att.com/access or call (855) 220-5211.

Find Funding and Grantmakers from Home Using
Foundation Directory Online

Now Available Through the Remainder of 2020!

Foundation Directory Online is a research tool to help nonprofits find the grantmakers most likely to fund their projects. To help accommodate social distancing, this platform is available now through the remainder of 2020 for you to access from the comfort and safety of your own homes.

Pulse aquí to get started and check out this video for any questions.

El poder de la comunidad

Buenas noticias de SU comunidad del condado de Ventura

Epic Lemonade: 805 Day – Support Local

This organization is a shining example of turning life’s lemons into lemonade!

Epic Lemonade established the Epic Lemonade Fund at the Ventura County Community Foundation and continues to raise money through VCCF during this global pandemic. Through their 805 Day campaign, they are encouraging community members to support Ventura County by donating, shopping and dining local. Learn more at their website.Learn More

River Haven: A Home For the Homeless

Back in 2005, our friends at Turning Point Foundation took a group of people living along the river bottom in tents and started them on the path to turning their lives around. Our local community donated funds to enable Turning Point to purchase metal domes and offer services to assist with the transition from homelessness to hopefulness. In 2018, with generous community support, Turning Point was able to replace the worn domes with small houses.

Please enjoy the following video and hear more about the story of River Haven in Ventura County.Watch Now

Nonprofit Spotlight: Cancer Support Community

VCCF is grateful to the Cancer Support Community VVSB for its hard work and commitment to supporting families struggling with cancer, especially challenging during COVID-19.

Please help spread the word on their upcoming virtual event, Celebration of Hope: At Home Affair, on Thursday, August 27 at 6:00 pm.Learn More