VCCF Virtual Lunch & Learns:
Join Our Community of Changemakers!
Engaging Together for a Brighter Ventura County
At the Ventura County Community Foundation, we believe every gathering is an opportunity to forge a better future for our community. Our events are more than meetings; they are a vibrant celebration of shared purpose and a heartfelt commitment to enhancing Ventura County.
Virtual Lunch & Learns: A Window to Local Impact
Experience the power of collective action with our Virtual Lunch & Learns. These sessions bring together donors, community leaders, and passionate individuals to discuss and support the ongoing projects that shape our community’s future. From enhancing educational opportunities to advancing health care initiatives, each meeting is a step forward in our communal journey.

Why Attend?
Connect with Like-minded Individuals
Share your passion with a community that cares deeply about Ventura County’s future and well-being.
Stay Informed on Impactful Projects
Gain insights into the direct impact of your contributions and see firsthand how together, we are making a difference.
Shape the Future
Your participation helps guide the direction of our initiatives, ensuring that the community's needs are always at the forefront.
Hear from those who have experienced the joy of giving through our events:
"The Virtual Lunch and Learns have been a great way to meet contacts at other nonprofit organizations. Ventura County has a wide variety of nonprofits doing powerful work making our community a wonderful place to live. I have learned so much through the Lunch and Learns and made many new friends."
Linda Braunschweiger, CEO of Housing Trust Fund Ventura County
Upcoming Events
We invite you to join us at our upcoming events. Each event is meticulously planned to ensure an enriching and memorable experience for all attendees. Stay tuned for details on our next gathering and be a part of something truly special.
To become part of our next event or for more details, please contact Lauren Graf Peña at [email protected].
Together, let's inspire change and celebrate the spirit of our community at every gathering!
Registration & Past Recordings
Theatre in Ventura County with New Art City Theatre
VCCF Rebrand and New Website
February 13, 2025 - 12:00 pmAddressing Mental Health in Ventura County w/ Teens4Teens Help & Rescue Mission Alliance/Lighthouse
Trusted Messenger Network Update – Mental Health
January 16, 2025 - 12:00 pmEconomic Outlook & Investments w/ Canterbury Consulting
VCCF Portfolio Performance
December 5, 2024 - 12:00 pmRegenerative Farming & Supporting Farmworkers in Ventura County w/ Quail Springs & Friends of Field Workers
Trusted Messenger Network
November 14, 2024 - 12:00 pmAccess to Healthy Foods in Ventura County with Food Forward and Ventura County Farm to School
Cancer Care and Support Services in Ventura County
Trusted Messengers Network
September 19, 2024 - 12:00 pmDate/time | Nonprofit highlights/issue area | VCCF Update | Meeting materials | Spanish Audio |
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February 13, 2025 - 12:00 pm | Theatre in Ventura County with New Art City Theatre | VCCF Rebrand and New Website | View Recording | |
January 16, 2025 - 12:00 pm | Addressing Mental Health in Ventura County w/ Teens4Teens Help & Rescue Mission Alliance/Lighthouse | Trusted Messenger Network Update – Mental Health | View Recording | Audio en español |
December 5, 2024 - 12:00 pm | Economic Outlook & Investments w/ Canterbury Consulting | VCCF Portfolio Performance | View Recording | |
November 14, 2024 - 12:00 pm | Regenerative Farming & Supporting Farmworkers in Ventura County w/ Quail Springs & Friends of Field Workers | Trusted Messenger Network | View Recording | |
October 10, 2024 - 12:00 pm | Access to Healthy Foods in Ventura County with Food Forward and Ventura County Farm to School | View Recording | ||
September 19, 2024 - 12:00 pm | Cancer Care and Support Services in Ventura County | Trusted Messengers Network | View Recording | |
June 13, 2024 - 12:00 pm | Economic Development in Ventura County | Nonprofit Capacity Building | View Recording | |
May 16, 2024 - 12:00 pm | Supporting Foster Youth & Youth in Transition | VCCF Scholarship Program | View Recording | |
April 18, 2024 - 12:00 pm | Environmental Justice with CAUSE and CFROG | VCCF Environmental Initiative | View Recording | |
March 14, 2024 - 12:00 pm | Affordable Housing & Quality of Life in Ventura County with Dignity Moves & Housing Trust Fund Ventura County/Housing Land Trust VC | Isabella Project | View Recording | Audio en español |
February 15, 2024 - 12:00 pm | Land & Sea Animal Welfare with Search Dog Foundation and Channel Islands National Marine Sanctuary | VCCF Animal Welfare Initiative | View Recording | |
January 11, 2024 - 12:00 pm | Art of Healing with Ventura County Behavior Health and Oxnard Performing Arts Center | Ventura County Arts and Culture Innovation Fund | View Recording | |
December 21, 2023 - 12:00 pm | Economic Outlook & Investments with Canterbury Consulting | VCCF Portfolio Performance | View Recording | |
April 16, 2023 - 12:00 pm | Supporting Caregivers in Ventura County with Community Memorial Healthcare | VCCF Caregiving Initiative | View Recording | |
October 19, 2023 - 12:00 pm | Health & Wellness with Conejo Free Clinic, Sherwood Cares, & Ventura County Public Health | VCCF Legacy Magazine and FY 2024 VCCF Virtual Donor Lunch & Learn Calendar | View Recording | |
May 11, 2023 - 12:00 pm | Animal Welfare with Humane Society of the United States and Ventura County Animal Services | VCCF Animal Welfare Fund | View Recording | |
March 23, 2023 - 12:00 pm | Agriculture and Ventura County with Farm Bureau VC and MICOP | View Recording | ||
December 8, 2022 - 12:00 pm | Canterbury Consulting: Financial Markets | VCCF Portfolio Review | View Recording | |
October 20, 2022 - 12:00 pm | Future Leaders of America and Boys & Girls Club of Oxnard & Port Hueneme Teen Center | VCCF Scholarship Program Update | View Recording | |
September 22, 2022 - 12:00 pm | Blanchard Community Library and Child Development Resources | VCCF Highest Quality Early Childhood Education, Santa Paula Pilot Program Update | View Recording | |
August 18, 2022 - 12:00 pm | Make-A-Wish Foundation and St. John’s Healthcare Foundation | VCCF Caregiving Initiative Update | View Recording | |
July 28, 2022 - 12:00 pm | Canterbury Consulting: Financial Markets | VCCF Portfolio Review | View Recording | |
June 16, 2022 - 12:00 pm | Guest Speaker Supervisor Linda Parks on Growing Works | VCCF Environmental Initiative Update | View Recording | |
April 28, 2022 - 12:00 pm | MESA, Youth Experiencing Homelessness and Transitional Housing | Tiny Home Pilot Project Update | View Recording | |
March 17, 2022 - 12:00 pm | Community Action of Ventura County and FoodShare | Recap of Transfer of Wealth Workshop | View Recording | |
January 20, 2022 - 12:00 pm | Santa Monica Mountain Fund and the National Park Service | VCCF Animal Welfare Taskforce Update | View Recording | |
December 9, 2021 - 12:00 pm | Canterbury Consulting: Financial Markets The Year Ahead | VCCF Portfolio Review | View Presentation | |
October 21, 2021 - 12:00 pm | Turning Point Foundation | VCCF Fiscal 2022 Strategy & Key Indicators | N/A | |
September 9, 2021 - 12:00 pm | Family Justice Center and Housing Pilot Program Update | Next steps for Housing Pilot Program | View Recording | |
April 19, 2021 - 12:00 pm | VCCF Scholarship Program | Complete Reach Committee and Vaccine Outreach Update | View Scholarship Presentation | |
June 10, 2021 - 12:00 pm | Ventura County Botanic Gardens and Los Padres Forestwatch | VCCF Environmental Listening Tour Results | View Recording | |
May 6, 2021 - 12:00 pm | Disaster Preparedness (Presentation with Red Cross) | VCCF Scholarship Season Update/ Vaccine Outreach Update | View Recording | |
April 22, 2021 - 12:00 pm | Women’s Economic Venture | COVID-19 Response Update | View Presentation |