Hello,
Did you know …
SJFVC is more than meets the eye …
“We didn’t realize how much the Social Justice Fund Board and Staff does for the Fellows – it’s more than just grants; it’s a recipe to cultivate leaders consisting of mentorship, coaching, business skills education and support.” ~ Meenal and Kris Kelkar, longtime donors.
Resourceful Fellows are incredibly successful …
“The SJFVC helped me a lot with learning how to create a good budget and how that is integral to a successful project.” ~ Diego Magana, Founder and Executive Director, MiniNature Reserve; 2023 Fellow.
Among their many accomplishments, Diego and team successfully met and exceeded their land restoration goal by 104.8%!
Amazing partners help drive positive change …
“Collaborating with SJFVC was a rewarding journey where I witnessed the passion of emerging leaders driving change in Ventura County. ~ Kayla Gerardo, Service-Learning Student, CSU Channel Islands.
“You all are doing amazing things at SJFVC!” ~ Jennifer Raymond, DrPH, Center for Community Engagement, CSU Channel Islands.
Dr. Raymond connects CSUCI’s service-learning students like Kayla with local organizations.
Fellows build movements …
“The SJFVC was the support system and catalyst I needed to start a movement. Together with my community, we are turning a food desert into a food hub.” ~ Sierra Doehr, Executive Director, Saticoy Food Hub; 2021 & 2022 Fellow.
Sierra also currently serves on the SJFVC Board of Directors and helps inform programming from a former Fellow’s perspective.
We are immensely grateful to you …
Thank you for your support and partnership!
Contributions from November 25 to December 31, 2024, will be matched up to about $8,600 by the SJFVC Board. Please share with others who also envision an even better tomorrow.
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Holiday Greetings to you and all the lives you touch!
| Through our collective strengths, passions, and actions, we inch closer every day to an even more thriving and more vibrant community for all.
On behalf of all the SJFVC Fellows and partners, we wish you and yours a wonderful, safe, warm, and joyous holiday season! |
| ~ The Board and Staff of the Social Justice Fund for Ventura County. |
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For more on the Social Justice Fellowships Program, please contact Jonathan “Mac” Macaranas, Program Manager, at jon.mac@socialjusticefundvc.org or (805) 253-3624.
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| info@socialjusticefundvc.org |
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Photography Credits: Tomas Hidalgo, MiniNature Reserve, free online stock photos.
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The Social Justice Fund for Ventura County funds and empowers future leaders
promoting fairness, equity, human & environmental rights in our community.
