パワー・オブ・パーパス - 2020年4月7日

A Letter from Our President & CEO, Vanessa Bechtel

親愛なるベンチュラ郡コミュニティ財団の皆様、

On March 13^th, the Ventura County Community Foundation, in coordination with the County of Ventura, Amgen Foundation, Aera Energy, Southeast Ventura County YMCA, Give An Hour, and the Economic Development Collaborative, launched the ベンチュラ郡緊急対応基金. The next day, the 805 未拠出基金 COVID-19 fund was activated with partner organizations, including Future Leaders of America, CAUSE, MICOP, and the McCune Foundation.

Immediately, VCCF awarded the following grants:

• に$25,000ドルを支払う。 南東ベンチュラ郡YMCA for their work in launching individual and family assistance grants available to residents meeting eligibility criteria in Ventura County.
• に$25,000ドルを支払う。 経済開発共同体 to help support their direct business advising program to help local firms navigate through the economic slowdown and connect businesses with the full range of resources available, including low cost capital.
• $25,000 to ギブ・アン・アワー to provide mental health and emotional wellness needs in our community by launching daily online support groups in both English and Spanish.

Within a few days, VCCF awarded additional grants for our community:

• $120,000 to the 南東ベンチュラ郡YMCA to help several hundred families with direct financial assistance grants. The first round of payments to families is being distributed on April 10^th.
• $300 to support critical programing for nonprofits on legal issues relating to COVID-19 provided by the 非営利リーダーシップ・センター.
• $125,000 to 女性経済ベンチャー は、ベンチュラ郡の零細企業を対象としたクイック・レスポンス・ローン・ファンドを支援するため、1:1のマッチング・グラントとして$125,000を供与する。これらの事業は、従業員5人未満、年間売上高100万円未満と定義され、一般的にSBA災害復興融資を受ける資格はない。
• $50,000 to the 805 未拠出COVID-19基金 to provide support to undocumented immigrants during times of COVID-19.

And, yesterday, the VCCF Board approved additional emergency funds for our community:

• $60,000 to FoodSHARE for unrestricted support to support the logistics of delivering food in current circumstances and support the emergency need to purchase food for tens of thousands in our community.
• $25,000 to フューチャー・リーダーズ・オブ・アメリカ to support staffing needs related to the 805 UndocuFund. Within the first 24 hours of the application being open more than 1,700 applications were received. By the following morning, 300 additional applications were received. The demand is tremendous as our local service workers and farm workers respond to the impacts associated with COVID-19.
• $40,000 to ミクステコ／インディヘナ・コミュニティ・オーガナイジング・プロジェクト（MICOP） for general operating support to assist with a robust outreach and education effort and to ensure the indigenous community have the resources they need during COVID-19.

VCCF donors have also activated their personal giving, supporting numerous local organizations, including Safe Passage, delivering daily meals to 200 at-risk youth, the ベンチュラ・カウンティ・レスキュー・ミッション, 805 アンドキュファンド, Interface Children & Family Serviceそして 2-1-1.

As of yesterday, 100% of funds received have been distributed. We are actively fundraising for additional dollars and will be awarding funding to local nonprofit organizations rapidly as additional contributions are received.

The need is unprecedented. We have received millions in requests for support and will do all we can to help. It will take all of us collaborating together, which is why VCCF is not assessing any administrative fees and 100% of funds contributed will help those who need it most.

I wish I could share my inbox with you. In the face of so many challenges, I am receiving hundreds of emails from local community members stepping forward to help their neighbors during this time. It is heartwarming and reinforces the fact that Ventura County is a resilient and generous community. We will get through this together!

最高だ、
VanessaDonate Now

ベンチュラ郡緊急対応基金
新しい補助金授与

• フードシェア - $150,000 - ベンチュラ郡における食糧需要の激増を支援する。同組織は、シェルター・イン・プレース指令が発令されて以来、週に15,000世帯もの新規世帯にサービスを提供している。
• プロジェクト理解 - $28,000 - ホームレス状態になるのを防ぐため、個人と家族に食料と住居の支援を含む基本的な援助を提供する。
• シニア・コンツェルン - $28,000 - （英語この組織は、宅配食を拡大し、食料品の買出しや薬局の配達サービスを緊急時支援サービスに含めることで、リスクのある高齢者層のニーズを満たすために素早く方向転換した。これらのサービスに対する需要は、シェルター・イン・プレースの開始以来69%増加した。
• スピリット・オブ・サンタポーラ - $28,000 - サンタ・クララ・バレーで唯一のホームレスのためのシェルターとして、この組織は、この困難な時期に近隣の人々にサービスを提供し、彼らの安全を守るために全力を尽くしている。
• ゴールドコースト退役軍人基金 - $21,000 - この団体は、ベンチュラ郡のホームレス退役軍人と協力し、COVID-19危機の間、ベンチュラ郡のモーテルに避難していない50人の退役軍人が住居を確保できるようにしている。
• 経済開発共同体 - $70,000 - これまでで最も深刻な経済状況に直面している当地域の数千人の中小企業経営者を支援するため。
• インターフェイス・ファミリー・アンド・チルドレンズ・サービス - $20,000 - 3月だけで4,162件の援助要請の電話／メールが寄せられた、当コミュニティの211ヘルプラインを支援する！受信された電話は、他の災害よりも複雑で、しばしばかなり緊急です。この需要は、「通常」の月の200%以上の増加である。
• チャンネル諸島YMCA - $10,000 ベンチュラおよびカマリロの事業所における医療従事者の託児を支援する。
• アデランテ・コネホ市 - $5,000 極度の貧困状態にある子どもたちに食糧やその他の必需品を提供する。
• ヘルプ・オブ・オーハイ - $15,000 高齢者への配食支援とホームレスへの安全な昼食プログラムの提供。
• マナ - $11,000 食料と基本的な必需品を提供し、空前の需要に応えるのを助ける。
• カブリヨ経済開発公社 - $5,000 食料、家賃、光熱費、ブロードバンド接続など、低所得世帯への支援。
• ナイランド・プロミス - $5,000 ベンチュラ郡の最貧困層への給食を支援する。

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New Charitable Giving Incentives

It is with a grateful heart that we share that the 900-page CARES Act under section 2204 includes a universal tax deduction of up to $300 for individual donors that they can use on their 2020 tax return. This provision reinstates the opportunity for gifts of all sizes to qualify as tax-deductible.

While this above-the-line deduction doesn’t apply to donors who itemize their deductions, an additional tax incentive that increases the cap on charitable contributions from 60% of a donor’s AGI to 100% will benefit itemizers, too.

805 UndocuFund (COVID-19) Reactivated

Unlike U.S. citizens, undocumented immigrants do not qualify for unemployment benefits. Those now without normal pay due to the novel coronavirus outbreak will struggle to make payments or feed their families.

“Undocumented immigrants have been the backbone of our economy,” said FLA executive director Eder Gaona-Macedo, who himself was undocumented until 2016. “We have got to make sure that we have a safety net for undocumented families and that they do have funds to get them through this pandemic.”Donate Now

Aera Energy Donates $355,000 for Emergency COVID-19 Funding to Support Several California Communities

Donate Now to the Rapid Response Fund to Double Your Impact

Aera has given VCCF $50,000 in immediate funding to be distributed through the Ventura County Rapid Response Fund for COVID-19 recovery efforts. On top of the donation, Aera is challenging our community to contribute matching funds, in any amount, in an effort to increase support for nonprofit organizations addressing the needs of individuals and families with food and housing support, childcare, wage replacement, mental health care, and more. during this pandemic. VCCF is proud to partner with direct service providers…Read More

Personal Protective Equipment Donations Needed
for Local Hospitals, First Responders and Medical Facilities

The County of Ventura and Ventura County Operational Area Emergency Operations Center are putting out a call to the community and local businesses for Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) donations in response to the COVID-19 pandemic.

The following items are requested:

• Procedure Mask with Face Shield
• Isolation Gowns, All Styles
• Surgical Masks, All Styles
• N95 Masks, All Styles
• Dacron Culture Swabs
• Goggles
• Tyvak Suits
• Thermometers
• New and unopened iPads, so that isolated patients may FaceTime with their families

The addresses for donation drop off locations are as follows:

• VCCF address: 4001 Mission Oaks Blvd, Camarillo, CA 93012
• Two addresses for Assemblymember Jacqui Irwin:
  • 2301 E. Daily Drive, Suite 200, Camarillo, CA 93010

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Project Understanding Needs

• Brand New Plastic Bags – used to bag the groceries for the clients
• Masks
• Gloves
• Hand sanitizer, and any other cleaning products to wipe down counters
• Paper towels
• Baby items – Diapers, wipes, formula.

2020年国勢調査が実施されます！

We know these are stressful times, but now more than ever, it is crucial that we get an accurate count of Ventura County to help create a healthier, thriving community for the next 10 years. Remember, you can respond to the Census from the comfort and safety of your own home. The census questionnaire is only 9 questions and takes just five minutes to respond.

Stay healthy, wash your hands, and respond to the 2020 Census!

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何が問題なのか 

Literally, millions and millions of dollars are at stake for the essential programs that help to mend the gaps in our society and allow all to live in dignity. The distribution of more than $675 billion in federal funds, grants and support to states, counties and communities are based on census data. That money is spent on schools, hospitals, roads, public works and other vital programs!

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Stay in Place, Maintain your Space and Cover your Face!

Reminder! Medical masks such as surgical and N95 masks are in short supply and needed most by healthcare professionals. To prevent shortages, the public should avoid purchasing these masks. Opt for a bandana, neck gaiter or homemade mask!