{"id":11430,"date":"2019-10-29T14:14:26","date_gmt":"2019-10-29T21:14:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/vccf.org\/?p=11430"},"modified":"2025-01-29T07:47:49","modified_gmt":"2025-01-29T07:47:49","slug":"power-of-purpose-october-29-2019","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/vccf.org\/it\/power-of-purpose-october-29-2019\/","title":{"rendered":"Il potere dello scopo - 29 ottobre 2019"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-10281\" src=\"https:\/\/vccf.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/3374e07e-68a3-4088-9c96-4f8cc3d2f4ec.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"760\" height=\"381\" srcset=\"https:\/\/vccf.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/3374e07e-68a3-4088-9c96-4f8cc3d2f4ec.jpg 600w, https:\/\/vccf.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/3374e07e-68a3-4088-9c96-4f8cc3d2f4ec-300x151.jpg 300w, https:\/\/vccf.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/3374e07e-68a3-4088-9c96-4f8cc3d2f4ec-18x9.jpg 18w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 760px) 100vw, 760px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"font-weight: 400; text-align: center;\"><strong>Public Safety Power Shutoffs in Ventura County<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>Power outages are challenging and disruptive but are especially problematic for our very poor, the elderly, and those living with disabilities. VCCF is soliciting your feedback on how you feel philanthropy can best help. Thank you for sharing your thoughts with us!Take Survey<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>Christina Grimmie Foundation Honors<\/strong><br \/>\n<strong>VCCF with Legacy Award<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>In the immediate aftermath of the tragedy at Borderline, The Christina Grimmie Foundation was there as a true partner. We could not be more honored to receive this incredible recognition from our deeply respected and vital partner.Read More<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>Ventura County 2020 Census Update<\/strong><br \/>\n<strong>Meeting with Ventura County Board of Supervisors<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><\/p>\n<div>Mike Pettit addressing the Ventura County Board of Supervisors where it was decided to contribute $500,000 towards Census outreach in our community. Thank you so much, Mike, for your compelling presentation! Visit the\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/venturacountycounts.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Ventura County Counts website here<\/a>\u00a0to learn more.<\/div>\n<p><\/p>\n<h2 class=\"null\" style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>Conejo Valley Victims Fund Attestation<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><\/p>\n<div>VCCF\u2019s core values include transparency and accountability. This is why we committed to having an independent accounting firm perform procures on both contributions received and distributions from the fund. Please follow the button below to the full report.<\/div>\n<p>Read the Report<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"null\" style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>Matter Labs Awarded Spirit of Small Business<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>VCCF is so grateful to brothers Erick and Bryan Went and their mom, Sharan Kemp, who received the Pacific Coast Business Times Community Spirit Award! There are so many ways they give of themselves, sharing their talents and expertise with many nonprofits in our region. They are Volunteer Rockstars!!Read More<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>Meet Amber Landis at VCCF!<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/vccf.org\/it\/staff\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft wp-image-11437 size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/vccf.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/1e88354e-4aba-48dd-8e25-9f15a2723191-225x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"225\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/vccf.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/1e88354e-4aba-48dd-8e25-9f15a2723191-225x300.jpg 225w, https:\/\/vccf.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/1e88354e-4aba-48dd-8e25-9f15a2723191-9x12.jpg 9w, https:\/\/vccf.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/1e88354e-4aba-48dd-8e25-9f15a2723191-300x400.jpg 300w, https:\/\/vccf.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/1e88354e-4aba-48dd-8e25-9f15a2723191.jpg 400w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 225px) 100vw, 225px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>VCCF is thrilled to have Amber Landis on the team!! Amber serves as the Donor Relations Officer for VCCF, and is deeply committed to honoring donor intent and serving as a trusted fiduciary. She is kind, compassionate, and a person of great integrity.<\/p>\n<p>Please learn more about Amber\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/%20https\/\/vccf.org\/staff\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">qui<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"null\" style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>VCCF in the Community<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>Thanks to generous donors, VCCF was able to sponsor several wonderful organizations and their recent events. (Clockwise)\u00a0The\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/www.venturabotanicalgardens.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Giardini botanici di Ventura<\/a>\u00a0Annual Fundraising Event, the\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.sevymca.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">YMCA della Contea di Ventura sud-orientale<\/a>\u00a0Reach for the Stars Gala, and the\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/venturaartfestival.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Ventura Art and Street Painting Festival<\/a>.\u00a0Please learn more by visiting their websites.<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>Teddy Bear Cancer Foundation Award<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>Congratulations to Vanessa and Jim Bechtel who were recently honored as Humanitarians of the Year by the Teddy Bear Cancer Foundation for their longtime service to the organization. We also want to say congratulations to the Marchiano Family and Michael and Kathy McCarty, who were also honored at the event.Read More<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Public Safety Power Shutoffs in Ventura County Power outages are challenging and disruptive but are especially problematic for our very poor, the elderly, and those living with disabilities. 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