VENTURA COUNTY — The United Way of Ventura County has launched its “Stuff the Bus” campaign to collect new school supplies through July 23. The supplies will be “stuffed” into backpacks for children from low-income families, the organization reported in…
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VENTURA — The Ventura College Foundation awarded more than $563,000 in scholarships to 284 Ventura College students in May, the organization reported in a media release. Awards ranged from $500 to $9,500 and were presented by the foundation to recipients…
United Way of Ventura County calls on community for support for families displaced by fire in Oxnard
OXNARD — An Oxnard apartment fire on Friday, Jan. 9 has displaced 33 people, 17 adults and 16 children, all of whom have shown great fortitude in facing the loss of their homes and all of their belongings, the United…
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CAMARILLO — Big Brothers Big Sisters of Ventura County is celebrating January’s National Mentoring Month with a new Match Story each week, highlighting four successful mentoring relationships in Ventura County. The first match story features Micah Garside-White, who was 12…
Eric Harrison to join the United Way of Ventura County as new president & CEO starting Dec. 1
CAMARILLO — Eric Harrison joins the United Way of Ventura County as the new president & chief executive officer effective Dec. 1, the organization reported this week in a media release. Harrison was selected to lead the organization by the…
Guest commentary: ‘Stuff the Bus’ campaign ends Wednesday, July 23
By the United Way of Ventura County VENTURA COUNTY — Beep! Beep! We’re nearing the finish line and United Way of Ventura County is counting on your support for the fifth annual Stuff the Bus campaign! Please donate NEW school supplies between now and Wednesday, July 23. Look…
United Way of Ventura County to present ‘Stuff the Bus’ on June 21
VENTURA COUNTY — This Saturday, June 21 (the longest day of the year) United Ways around the world invite their communities to improve the conditions in which they live on Day of Action. Locally, United Way of Ventura County will kick off its…
United Way of Ventura County: Smith to retire. Successor sought
CAMARILLO — David M. Smith, president and chief executive officer of United Way of Ventura County since October 2001, has announced his retirement effective Dec. 15, 2014, the organization reported Monday in a media release. A search for Smith’s successor will…
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Children’s Resource Network of the Central Coast reported that it received more than 670 Christmas gifts. “We were able to give to every single child brought to us in need of Christmas presents,” organizers reported in a media release. “A big hug…
December cover story: The magic of the season comes to 805 region
Religious and cultural celebrations, giving campaigns mark the holidays By Frank X. Moraga / Amigos805 The lighting of the Christmas tree, holiday parades, religious and cultural observances and, above all, the spirit of giving mark the return of the holiday…
November cover story: Holiday helping season is under way
From food drives to toy donations, groups already helping those in need By Frank X. Moraga / Amigos805 As the 805 region enters the holiday season, the time is here for local organizations to step up their efforts to help…
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Santa Barbara County Second District Supervisor Janet Wolf recently visited the Center for Lifelong Learning (CLL) at SBCC Wake Campus, where she met staff and teachers and toured the campus with CLL Executive Director Andy Harper. Supervisor Wolf visited CLL…
United Way’s ‘Day of Caring’ volunteers clean up La Colonia Boxing Gym
Photos by Jess Gutierrez ©2013 New boxing ring, landscaping part of agency’s countywide effort By Jess Gutierrez / Amigos805 contributor More than 40 volunteers from throughout Ventura County painted, landscaped, cleaned and installed a new boxing ring at La Colonia Boxing Gym in…
Volunteers needed for United Way of Ventura County’s ‘Day of Caring’ on Sept. 28
VENTURA COUNTY — The United Way of Ventura County is seeking volunteers to participate in the 24th annual “Day of Caring” on Saturday, Sept. 28. Most projects are from 9 a.m. to noon, with afternoon projects as well. The event will…
July 31 is last day for United Way of Ventura County’s ‘Stuff the Bus’
CAMARILLO — United Way of Ventura County’s annual Stuff the Bus campaign is ending Wednesday, July 31, the organization reported Tuesday in a release. Now’s your final chance to donate new school supplies to benefit children from low-income families in our…
Time to gather your information before April 15 tax day
Free preparation service available for low-, moderate-income earners By Frank X. Moraga / Amigos805 The hours are ticking away until midnight Monday, April 15. So where are you in the preparation of your 2012 tax return? Yes, some overly ambitious souls…