Dear Ventura County Community Foundation Family,
We are deeply grateful for the incredible outpouring of support as we rally together to help those most impacted by the Mountain Fire. Thank you from the bottom of our hearts for helping us reach those most affected and offering both awareness and critical financial aid in this time of need.
On Saturday, the VCCF Board of Directors authorized the immediate distribution of $20,000 in direct financial assistance to support eight families who lost their housing in the wildfire and were left with no place to go. Because of your generosity, these families now have emergency financial support to secure temporary housing and other essentials.
Additionally, $10,000 in financial assistance was allocated to cover costs for emergency animal evacuations and ongoing care, ensuring that pets and livestock displaced by the fire are safe. These grant funds were specific contributions from local donors to support animal welfare, and we can’t thank you enough for making this happen
Your community foundation is honored to partner with the County of Ventura, Ventura County Voluntary Organizations Active in Disaster (VCVOAD), Interface’s 211 Ventura County, and several other local nonprofits. Together, we are working to bring essential support to those most affected. This week, in partnership with 211 Ventura County, we will continue providing direct assistance to those who need it most.
More than 130 individual donations have come through over the past few days demonstrating the power of philanthropy and our community’s generosity. Please help us spread the word so that we can best support our neighbors during this very difficult time.
With compassion and determination,
Vanessa
Vanessa Bechtel, VCCF President & CEO
