Eric Harrison. Courtesy photo.
VENTURA — United Way of Ventura County (UWVC) announced (Dec. 21) that President and CEO Eric Harrison has notified the Board of Directors of his decision to resign from his role in order to accept the CEO position with United Way of Central and Northeastern Connecticut.
Harrison joined UWVC in December 2014. He will continue to serve Ventura County in his current role through mid-February 2022. The UWVC Board of Directors are in the process of taking the next steps to identify a successor.
“Eric has provided creative and meaningful leadership to our
United Way,” said UWVC Board Chair Greg Gillespie. “From providing fire disaster relief to launching a new homelessness initiative, Eric has helped so many community members. The impact of his leadership will continue beyond his departure.”
During his time with UWVC, Harrison led the organization with a focus on innovation and results, launching and revitalizing several community initiatives, including Building Healthy Smiles, which has helped 3,000 local children receive oral health assessments; the Thomas Fire and Flood Fund, which provided assistance to over 1,800 households affected by natural disasters; and the Landlord Engagement Program, which supports individuals, families, seniors, and veterans experiencing homelessness. In less than two years, the program has housed more than 100 individuals and families.
“I’m tremendously proud of everything that this organization has accomplished during the past seven years,” said Harrison. “We’ve assembled a strong leadership team that is passionate about making a difference in the lives of our neighbors in Ventura County. I’m confident that the organization is in good hands and will continue its transformational work.”
United Way of Ventura County — Since 1945, United Way of Ventura County has advanced the common good by creating opportunities for a better life for all. United Way identifies the root causes of poverty and works strategically to solve them by building alliances across all sectors, funding targeted programs and advocating for change. When we work together in common purpose, we LIVE UNITED. For more information about United Way of Ventura County, visit www.vcunitedway.org