Power 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…
Read MoreGet 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…
Read MoreVCCF 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…
Read MoreMeet 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…
Read MoreNew domestic violence shelter opens in Ventura County
This article was originally published by Spectrum News. Read the full article and watch the news clip here. VENTURA, Calif. — More than 1 in 3 women and over 1…
Read MoreMeet the Environmental Workforce Collaborative
by Finley West The Environmental Workforce Collaborative is a Ventura County nonprofit collective dedicated to supporting and strengthening our region’s natural ecosystems and the people residing within them, demonstrating the transformative…
Read MoreIsabella Project Steering Committee Meeting – Photo Gallery
On April 21, 2026, the Isabella Project Steering Committee gathered in Santa Paula for their first meeting of the year. Between the co-creation, community building, shared learning, captivating performances, and…
Read MoreCommunity support fund tops $1M
This was originally published by the VC Reporter as part of their “News In Brief: Week of April 16, 2026.” Read the full article here. A fund managed by the…
Read MorePower of Purpose – April 2026
Dear Ventura County Community Foundation Family, Some months leave a mark on you. This was one of them, and my heart is full. In Santa Paula, eight home-based childcare providers…
Read MoreCounty support fund launched after immigration raids reaches $1M
This article was originally published by the VC Star. Read the full article on their website. A county fund to support those in hardship, created after the Trump administration’s immigration…
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