Ventura County Community Foundation: Disaster Relief & Recovery Fund
The County of Ventura, in partnership with the Ventura County Community Foundation, has established the Ventura County Wildfire Relief and Recovery Fund to support community members and local nonprofit organizations most affected by the devastating Mountain Fire.
In November 2024, the Mountain Fire burned 19,904 acres, destroying 132 structures and damaging 88 more. Hundreds of households were affected, facing significant loss and hardship. This emergency fund was created to provide immediate financial relief, ensuring that 100% of contributions go directly to those in need and nonprofits supporting those most affected.
To date, $975,313 has been granted, helping families secure temporary housing, replace vital medical equipment, and meet other urgent needs. Thanks to the generosity of hundreds of donors, the fund has:
- Covered emergency veterinary bills and supported over 450 animal rescues.
- Delivered much-needed financial assistance and emergency childcare for families as they work to rebuild their lives.
- Allocated over $50,000 to assist farmworkers who lost both work and housing due to the fire.
Unlike other recent fires in Ventura County, FEMA and most other financial assistance programs are not available for this disaster, leaving philanthropy as one of the only lifelines for those most in need.