Annual Fundraiser to be held Oct. 16 at the Jose R. Flores Saticoy Community Center, Ventura
Hello,
September has been a busy month for the Social Justice Fund for Ventura County (SJFVC). This year we had our largest group of applicants ever and there were many great project ideas as well as inspiring emerging leaders. Sadly, we had to make some very difficult decisions based on our limited available capacity and funds. After many interviews, meetings and presentations the SJFVC has decided to fully fund the projects of 5 fellows and to award a special leadership grant. A brief description of each of these follows.
| ** Also, at the bottom of this email you will find reminder info regarding our Oct 16, 2022 fundraising event for one of last year’s fellows! |
2022 Fellowships:
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Healthy Nyeland Acres:
Brenda’s project is called Healthy Nyeland Acres and it aims to raise health equity for underserved residents in Nyeland Acres by providing them with health education and basic services to promote a healthy way of living. Residents of all ages will have the opportunity to engage in physical activity by participating in a series of fun Zumba classes. Residents will be empowered to take care of their health and to stay physically active. |
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OxnardLGBTQ+: OxnardLGBTQ’s project is a support group for parents/caregivers of LGBTQ+ children and youth in both English and Spanish. The purpose of this project is to provide an affirming space for open discussions, education on LGBTQ+ issues, and mental health awareness. |
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PROJECT50:
Dexter’s project is to build on the work of PROJECT50, the organization he created which provides awareness/assistance of specific existing programs and services in Ventura County to the Black/African American community. By year end 2023, their goal is to have 25 successful referrals into their supporting services. . |
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Saticoy Farmers Market: Sierra’s project centers around the Saticoy Farmers Market, which aims to create equitable economic opportunities for food producers while increasing access to fresh, local food for Saticoy community members. The market will feature 15 community vendors, serve 500 customers, and benefit 200 Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) users with their market match program. |
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Birth Justice and Education: Fatima and Zuleima’s project focuses on sharing education and resources on reproductive health and justice, including, but not limited to pregnancy, postpartum, abortion, and fertility. Workshops will be evidence-based with medically accurate information and weaved in cultural and healing practices and traditions. |
2022 Special Leadership Grant:
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Rich at Heart (2023 event): Roosevelt received a SJFVC leadership grant in recognition of his work as the CEO of Rich at Heart, a Ventura County non-profit organization that promotes inclusivity for youth, young adults, their families and community members. The mission is to provide a safe, hands-on, interactive, and diverse learning environment for teenagers and young adults with any type of special needs, including intellectual and developmental disabilities. |
| Event Reminder:
This is our annual fundraiser for this year and will focus on the efforts to build access to food in the unincorporated community of Saticoy.
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Date / Time: Sunday, October 16th, 3-6pm
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Jose R. Flores Saticoy Community Center 11168 Violeta Street Ventura, CA 93004 |
Click here to RSVP for the event
With sincere gratitude,
Michael TeasdaleChair, Social Justice Fund for VCmichael.teasdale1@gmail.com |
Rabiah Rahman
Vice Chair |
Kathryn Kinberg
Program Manager |
The Social Justice Fund for Ventura County funds and empowers future leaders
promoting fairness, equity, human & environmental rights in our community.