Ventura College Foundation

🎉Welcome Back to the Fall 2024 Semester!

The VC Foundation team had a fantastic time participating in the All College Day this past Friday with all Ventura College Employees. It was a wonderful morning to hear from VC's new President, Dr. Claudia Lourido-Habib, and ASVC (Associated Students of Ventura College) President, Marcos Garcia-Razo, who are both new VC Foundation Board Members! Our Executive Director, Anne Paul King, also gave a brief Foundation update and thanked the 103 VC, Ventura County Community College District, and VC Foundation employees that gave 823 donations in 2023-24 totaling $314,663 in support of the students and programs of Ventura College! Truly Amazing! 🧡

🎓We hope everyone has a wonderful & successful Fall Semester! 🎒

🏴‍☠️ Ahoy, Ventura College Pirate Crew! 🏴‍☠️

Please join the VC Foundation in giving a hearty welcome to our new Captain of the Ventura College Pirate Ship, Dr. Claudia Lourido-Habib! ⚓Today is her first day as College President, and we couldn't be more excited to have her at the helm.

Dr. Lourido-Habib joins us from Porterville College in the Kern Community College District, CA, where she served as President. She's also navigated the seas as the Vice President of Madera and Oakhurst Community College Centers in Madera, CA. With a Doctorate in Education from California State University, Fresno, a Master of Science in Instructional Technology from National University, and a Bachelor of Arts in Interior Design from California State University, Fresno, she brings a treasure trove of knowledge and experience to our shores. 🧡🖤

We look forward to Dr. Lourido-Habib's leadership and having her join the VC Foundation Board of Directors! Join us in giving Dr. Lourido-Habib a proper VC Pirate Ship welcome! ⚓️🏴‍☠️

Happy Juneteenth! 🎉 Today, we commemorate the end of slavery in the United States and honor the resilience, culture, and contributions of Black Americans. On this day in 1865, the last enslaved African Americans in Galveston, Texas were informed of their freedom, marking a significant milestone in the journey towards equality.

In honor of Juneteenth Freedom Day (an annual commemoration of the end of slavery in America), the Ventura College Foundation’s office will be closed on Wednesday, June 19, 2024. Our offices will re-open on Thursday, June 20, 2024, at 9:00 a.m.

Let's celebrate freedom, reflect on our history, and commit to continuing the fight for justice and equality. ❤️💚🖤

☀️A Ray of Ventura College Foundation News to Brighten Your Day☀️ Dive into the latest happenings at the Ventura College Foundation with our June/July Newsletter! 📰 Discover a student spotlight story, an impact report on our 2023-24 Scholarship program, and insightful articles that showcase the impact of your support. Click the link below to read more! 🎓🧡🖤

🔗 https://mailchi.mp/vcccd/vcf-donor-june-july-2024-news-12805576?e=4e4de9e927

Home - Ventura College Foundation YOUR DREAMS. OUR MISSION. Celebrate With Us, Student Success! LEARN MORE Students of Today Become a VC Alumni STAY CONNECTED…

🥳Congratulations to Ventura College's Paramedic Studies Program on its 25th Anniversary of educating VC students and producing skilled Paramedics for our community! 🚑

The VC Foundation was proud to join in on the celebration of this significant milestone and cheer on another successful Paramedic Studies cohort during their graduation today. 🩺

🎓Congrats 2024 Graduates! 🚨Thank you for serving our community in our time of need!

Give Monthly TODAY, Award a Scholarship in Spring 2025!

The Ventura College Foundation's Give Every Month (G.E.M.) 💎Society easily facilitates ongoing monthly gifts that allow you to spread your donations to make a deeper, ongoing impact with a larger gift.

Take the 10 Friends @ $10 a month for a year challenge! For as little as $100 a month, you or a group of friends/loved ones can fund a scholarship for awarding in the Spring of 2025 through our G.E.M. Society.

🔗Learn more or join G.E.M. https://venturacollegefoundation.org/gem/

🏆Celebrate the Ventura College Foundation's 2024 Scholarship Awards with us online!

We presented 421 scholarships to 230 scholarship recipients for the 2024-25 academic year totaling $636,017 during our 35th Annual Scholarship Awards ceremony on May 16th at the Ventura College Sportsplex Field.

📸 Our event photos taken by one of our event sponsors, Trinity Wheeler Photography can be viewed, shared & downloaded at:

▶️ https://albums.memento.com/2024VCFScholarshipAwards

📩Add your photos and videos to the album by emailing photos to: [email protected]

OR direct your browser to the link above to upload your photos through the web!



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🎉 A huge THANK YOU to Ventura County Credit Union (VCCU) for their generous donation of 500 reusable bags for Ventura College's Basic Needs Food Pantry! 🛍️ We were thrilled to have VCCU's Melissa Miller and Rachel Bravo visit our campus this morning. It was an honor to show them around the VC Basic Needs Center and demonstrate how their contribution will support our students. Thanks to VCCU, students now have reusable sturdy bags for their weekly groceries and personal items. Your kindness makes a difference to the 200 students that the VC Basic Needs Center serves each day! 💚

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In observance of Memorial Day, the Ventura College Foundation offices will be closed on Monday, May 27th. Our offices will reopen on Tuesday, May 28th at 9 a.m.

🙏Let us remember those who courageously gave their lives. We salute our fallen and give thanks on this Memorial Day. ❤️ 🇺🇸

🚫 The Ventura College Foundation's WEEKEND MARKETPLACE WILL BE CLOSED on Saturday, May 25th but will be 🛒OPEN on Sunday, May 26th from 8AM - 2PM.

🚧The Marketplace will be closed on Saturday, May 25 so that our contractor can restripe the vendor stall markings and numbers after the resurfacing of the East Lot.

All vendors who paid for a space for Saturday 5/25 will get credit for another Saturday. Please claim your credit when you make your next space rental.

https://venturacollegefoundation.org/weekend-marketplace-2/

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🎓Congratulations to our Class of 2024 VC ALUM VISA Card Winners! 🥳

1) Leinani Kaleiohi-Trevino - $250
2) David Mosqueda - $100
3) Denise Cardona - $100
4) Sara Rico - $50
5) Ashley Jane Inocando - $50
6) Holly Guzman - $50
7) Gustavo Arana - $50
8) Jade Beltran - $50

Thank you for showing your and signing up to be a Proud VC Alum! Watch your email inbox for more information on receiving your VISA Gift Cards!

Just because the gift cards have been awarded doesn't mean it is too late to stay connected by signing up as an Alum with the Ventura College Foundation. It’s free and easy!

Visit https://venturacollegefoundation.org/graduate-alumni-signup/ or use the QR code in the image.



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🎙Last Friday, KCLU Radio reporter Caroline Feraday was on the Ventura College campus to do a story on VC's Basic Needs Food Pantry and the recent donation from Saint Bonaventure High School's two religion classes.

Thank you KCLU and Caroline for highlighting this generous and thoughtful donation from high school students just down the road from Ventura College. 🍎🍴🏠💰🧡The VC Basic Needs Center does impactful work for our students so they can remain in school and pursue their educational dreams. The VC Foundation is committed to supporting this critical program to remove financial barriers and empower students to succeed while attending Ventura College.

▶️Read/Listen: https://www.kclu.org/local-news/2024-04-29/tackling-food-insecurity-on-campus

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Tackling food insecurity on campus How students at Ventura College are being helped with basic needs

Isabel Tenison, a now student at the University of California at Santa Barbara, has nothing but positive things to say about her experience academically and athletically at Ventura College. 🏊‍♀️📚

While at Ventura College Isabel received the Bill Miller Memorial Scholarship and the Miriam Schwan Memorial Aquatics Scholarship. She competed on the women's water polo team and played a pivotal role on a team that posted a sparkling 20-7 record during the 2021-2022 season.

“The Ventura College Foundation’s support helped me to further my academic career by recognizing my passion for water polo and academics—and rewarding me with scholarships,” states Isabel. “This helped to lift the burden of expenses at my four-year university and allowed me to not stress on paying for college, but instead turn my focus to shaping my college experience.”

Read her full story ▶️

Isabel Tenison: Student Success - Ventura College Foundation While a student in Ventura, Isabel received the Bill Miller Memorial Scholarship and the Miriam Schwan Memorial Aquatics Scholarship from the Ventura College Foundation. She competed on the women’s water polo team, playing a pivotal role on a team that posted a sparkling 20-7 record during the 202...

🌟 CALL FOR SPECIAL EVENT VOLUNTEERS 🌟

Are you passionate about making a difference in your community? Whether you're a seasoned volunteer or looking to dip your toes into giving back, we have the perfect opportunity for you. 🧡

🏆The VC Foundation is hosting our 2024 Scholarship Awards Ceremony on Thursday, May 16th at 6:00 p.m. at Ventura College's Sportplex Field. More than 400+ scholarships amounting to over $600,000 in student support will be awarded!

This significant event just isn't possible without a mighty volunteer team. 🏋️‍♀️ Our VC Foundation staff is looking for and would be so appreciative of any extra assistance before, during, or after the event for:

✂️Pre-event tasks: Help with name tags, stuffing, folding, and more at the VC Foundation office.

☑️Event Day support: Assist with setting up, tearing down, and supporting students & guests during our Scholarship Award Ceremony.

Ready to make an impact? visit https://venturacollegefoundation.org/get-involved/ and/or contact Stephanie Montenegro at [email protected] or 805-289-6122.🙌

Stop by today until 1pm at the VC Foundation table at the VC Grad Fair! Free treats, swag and more importantly the opportunity to sign up to be a VC Alum and possibly win one of the (5)$50, (2) $100, and (1) $250 VISA gift card! Plus, you will be part of the soon to be launched Alumni Association that is launching as we get ready to celebrate Ventura College’s 100th Anniversary in 2025!

Stop by the VC Grad Fair today or tomorrow 10 am - 1 pm in the Bookstore quad or visit to sign up: https://venturacollegefoundation.org/graduate-alumni-signup/

Calling all 2024 VC Graduates 🎓! Stop by the VC Grad Fair in the Bookstore Quad today, 4/15, Tuesday 4/16, and Wednesday 4/17 from 10am - 1pm to sign up as a VC Alum with the VC Foundation! When you sign-up you will be entered to win one of eight $50-$250 VISA gift cards. Plus we have great snacks and more info on our soon to be launched Alumni Association in preparation of VC’s 100th Anniversary in 2025!

https://venturacollegefoundation.org/graduate-alumni-signup/

📣CALL FOR SCHOLARSHIP AWARD CEREMONY VOLUNTEERS
Do you enjoy working as a team, interacting with the public and being a part of something inspiring? Do you belong to a community organization or service club looking for opportunities to serve others? If you answered yes to any of these questions, then being a special event volunteer is the role for you!

WE NEED VOLUNTEERS TO ASSIST WITH OUR UPCOMING SCHOLARSHIP AWARDS CEREMONY:
✔️Pre-event tasks in the VC Foundation office (name tags, stuffing, folding, etc.)
✔️Setting up and tear down of events
✔️Day of event support during the VC Foundation’s Scholarship Award Ceremony

For more information or to volunteer, please contact, Stephanie Montenegro at [email protected] or 805-289-6122.

Thank you for your consideration! https://venturacollegefoundation.org/get-involved/

Don't miss Ventura College's Diversity in Culture Festival that starts tomorrow, April 10th - April 11th! FREE Community Event!

▶️ Find out more: https://www.venturacollege.edu/community/diversity-in-culture/2024-diversity-culture-events

A special thank you to Ventura Education Partnership for being a generous event sponsor! The VC Foundation is proud to join Ventura Education Partnership as a 2024 Diversity in Culture Festival event sponsor.

This morning the VC Foundation staff joined our Executive Director, Anne Paul King (pictured) for the Ventura College Partial Solar Eclipse Watch Party in the VC Quad. Eclipse glasses, specially equipped telescopes and assorted equipment were made available for a safe viewing for students and staff.

With a heavy heart, we share the news that the VC Foundation's Former Board Member and donor, Stephen J. Kipp, passed away on March 15, 2024.

Stephen was well known for his exceptional generosity, huge heart, his positivity, master problem solving skills, and incredible sense of humor. He was highly respected, admired, and inspiring to those around him, and will be greatly missed by those who knew him well.

Stephen’s passion was giving back to his Ventura County community. He served on numerous Boards of Directors and provided financial support to the Ventura College Foundation, Ventura County Museum, Ventura & Ojai Rotary Clubs, Rubicon Theater, Ventura Music Festival, New West Symphony, Salvation Army-Ventura, Ventura Education Partnership, Boys & Girls Club-Ventura, Canine Adoption & Rescue League, Focus on the Masters, San Buenaventura Foundation for the Arts, Bell Arts Factory, Ventura Botanical Gardens, Ventura Water Polo Club, and more.

Stephen was also an adjunct professor at Ventura College for 10 years, teaching night classes in financial education. It was in this capacity that he developed a deep appreciation for the opportunities offered at the college and the Foundation to help students achieve their goals.

“My years of teaching gave me first-hand experience with students who were motivated to further their careers to make a better life for themselves and their loved ones, often juggling work, family, and classes to make that happen,” said Stephen in 2019. “I’m honored to have the opportunity to serve on the Foundation board and help these dedicated students pursue a college education.”

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to a charity of your choice or those dear to Stephen’s heart. To give to the VC Foundation, visit https://venturacollegefoundation.org/donate/ or Text: Give2VC To: 91999, select, "Stephen Kipp Memorial".

Read More About Stephen: https://www.vcstar.com/obituaries/pyrk0776696

In observance of César Chávez Day, the VC Foundation's offices will be closed on Monday, April 1, 2024. Our offices will reopen on Tuesday, April 2, 2024, at 9 a.m.

César Chávez Day is observed in the United States on March 31 each year. It celebrates the birthday of César Estrada Chávez, and it serves as a tribute to his commitment to social justice and respect for human dignity.

⭐Congratulations, Anne Paul King, Top 50 Women in Business Awardee! ⭐

The VC Foundation wishes to congratulate the Ventura College Foundation's Executive Director, Anne Paul King, for being selected by the Pacific Coast Business Times as a 2024 Top Women in Business awardee.

Honorees were selected in the tri-counties of San Luis Obispo, Santa Barbara, and Ventura based on personal achievements, their leadership roles, and how they’ve helped the region get through the pandemic.

Anne successfully oversees the VC Foundation’s $3.7 million annual budget and $29.6 million in assets by building a solid donor base for student scholarships, academic programs, and other needs to support student achievement. The VC Foundation strengthens community partnerships with area businesses and campus career education programs.

Under King’s leadership, the foundation distributed $809,995 in direct support to over 5,000 students during the 2022-2023 academic year and another $1.17 million to 68 Ventura College programs across 16 departments and divisions. Scholarships, the VC Promise, VC Basic Needs, textbook and equipment support, and other programs enable students to pursue their college education despite financial barriers.

A dedicated advocate for education, she has worked as a volunteer and professional to help all students strive to reach their educational goals and achieve success. King is a Vice-President of the Network for California Community College Foundations, a member of Downtown Ventura Rotary Club, and an Advisory Committee Member for New Art City Theatre, a nonprofit based in Ventura dedicated to the development of new theatrical works. She served for five years on CLU’s Center for Nonprofit Leadership, Program Design Committee. She was named the AFP, Santa Barbara/Ventura Counties Chapter Professional Fundraiser of the Year in 2019.

The 2024 Top Women in Business class will be honored by the Pacific Coast Business Times at its event on Thursday, April 25, 2024, at the Santa Barbara Hilton. Information on event tickets can be found here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/2024-top-women-in-business-tickets-828457918937?aff=oddtdtcreator

View the 2024 Top Women in Business Special Report: https://www.pacbiztimes.com/top-women-in-business-2/

Yesterday, News Channel 3-12's reporter, Ivania Montes was on the Ventura College campus to cover a news story about Saint Bonaventure High School's food pantry collection efforts for Ventura College's Basic Needs Center's Food Pantry. The students from Mrs. Mack's two religion classes at St. Bonaventure collected a total of six huge donations of dry & canned food and personal household items during the past six weeks. Isn't that inspiring!? We are so appreciative of this impactful donation.

Be sure to tune in tomorrow, March 28th to KEYT-TV's News Channel 3-12 to see the story about this amazing donation and how Ventura College's Basic Needs Pantry is a lifeline to students suffering from food and housing insecurities.