Pulitzer Prize Nominee Victor Villaseñor to speak at fundraiser for Affordable Housing in Ventura County on Nov. 6

Victor Villasenor. Courtesy image

CAMARILLO — Pulitzer Prize Nominee Victor Villaseñor will be the guest speaker at the Ventura County Housing Trust Fund “Affordable Housing Fundraiser” from 4 to 5 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 6 at Camarillo Ranch, 201 Camarillo Ranch Road, Camarillo.

Villaseñor will deliver a heartfelt presentation of his journey of life as the son of an immigrant farm worker who has endured and overcome many obstacles in life, including language and cultural barriers, discrimination and dyslexia and bring a fresh approach to the plight of the underserved, and the uniting of people from all walks of life, trust fund officials reported in a media release.

Proceeds from the event will support the VCHTF’s Revolving Loan Fund to produce new affordable housing in Ventura County. The cost is $45 per person or $80 per couple with pre-registration by Nov 4; or $50 per person at the door. Call 805-330-6987 or visit www.vchousingtrustfund.org for more information.