VENTURA COUNTY, Calif.— The Foundation of VCCU, a philanthropic nonprofit organization established by Ventura County Credit Union (VCCU), has provided $47,500 in grants to support 10 local nonprofits’ efforts to support the Ventura County community.
The Foundation honored the grant recipients at a virtual celebration where representatives from each organization shared their stories.
The grant awardees include Reel Guppy Outdoors, Fit 4 the Cause, Ventura Family YMCA, Coalition for Family Harmony, For the Need Foundation, National Disaster Search Dog Foundation, Andrea Grace Soter-Simonson Memorial Foundation, Ojai Unified School District Family Fund, Housing Trust Fund Ventura County, and Community Action of Ventura County.
“These nonprofits are doing remarkable work in the Ventura County community,” said The Foundation’s board president, Alma Medina. “It’s an honor to support them in their efforts, and we know these grants will help them continue making a positive difference in so many lives.”
Since its founding in 2015, The Foundation has provided approximately $300,000 in grants to support nonprofits serving the Ventura and Santa Barbara County communities. The Foundation’s giving focuses on the underserved, the beautification and preservation of the environment, and the health and well-being of the region.