地元の家族が住宅と教育プログラムを支援するために$35,000ドルを寄付
VENTURA COUNTY, CA 最近の発表では、メレウェザー・ファミリー・コミュニティ・ファンドは、ベンチュラ郡コミュニティ財団（VCCF）を通じて、ベンチュラ郡住民の住宅や教育サービスに重点を置く様々な非営利団体を支援するため、$35,000ドルの資金を授与した。
「ベンチュラ郡は私たちの長年にわたる故郷であり、手頃な価格の住宅開発を促進し、芸術を支援し、地域の人々の心身の健康を増進するために恩返しをしたいと思っています」とロレッタとマイク・メレウェザーは語った。
The Merewether Family Community Fund awarded grants to six organizations including:
- $10,000 to the Rescue Mission Alliance to be used towards emergency shelter, residential housing and vocational training
- $5,000 to Casa Pacifica Centers for Children and Families for the vocational education program for foster youth
- $5,000 to Interface Children and Family Services for general support of their crisis intervention, recovery, and violence prevention services
- $5,000 to MarriageWell, Inc. for general support for a new administrator
- $5,000 to People’s Self-Help Housing for general support to provide housing construction, educational programs, and case management in Ventura County
- $5,000 to Ventura County Community Development Corporation for education and counseling for first-time home buyers
“We are grateful for the generosity of the Merewether Family for their contributions to our community,” said Scott Hansen, Board Chair of VCCF. “These funds come at a critical time and will greatly impact vulnerable members of our community while helping increase the capacity of these worthy nonprofits to provide vital local services.”
Established in 1987, the ベンチュラ郡コミュニティ財団 builds philanthropy in the region by stewarding legacies through careful management of charitable capital. The foundation honors donor intent by protecting endowments. The nonprofit specializes in connecting philanthropic resources with community needs for the benefit of all. The organization also serves the community through scholarships, grant making and collaborative partnerships. For more information, please visit www.vccf.org.