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A Decade of HOPE: Ventura County Family Justice Center Foundation Celebrates 10 Years and a Record-Breaking Night for Camp HOPE

A decade of healing, hope, and resilience was celebrated under the stars on May 29th, as the Ventura County Family Justice Center Foundation (VCFJC Foundation) set a new fundraising record at its annual Voices of Hope celebration. This year’s theme, Celebrating a Decade of Camp Hope, raised $305,827 to support Camp HOPE along with a generous surprise $75,000 from Ventura County Credit Union to celebrate their 75th anniversary. VCFJC Foundation was one of 10 organizations selected to receive this generous donation. During the celebration three community leaders were honored for their contributions to family justice in Ventura County – Greg Totten, Dr.Graal Diaz and Reins of H.O.P.E. The event brought together over 230 community members, leaders, and supporters for an evening filled with purpose, celebration, and camp-themed fun.
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camp comes to life during celebration

Guests were welcomed with nostalgic camp touches—from a miniature horse named Hope courtesy of Reins of H.O.P.E., a photo booth, Bruno the Bird, the Childhood Matters sponsored Craft Cabin, and classic camp games like giant Jenga and cornhole. Dinner and festivities commenced with a moving welcome address from Dianne McKay, the Foundation’s Board President, and continued with powerful remarks by Erik Nasarenko, Ventura County District Attorney, and Michael Jump, Chief Deputy District Attorney and the Ventura County Family Justice Center’s Executive Director.​

"A decade of camp HOPE" video tribute

The evening featured the premiere of “A Decade of Camp HOPE,” a moving video tribute chronicling the journey of over 300 youth served since the program’s inception in 2015. Many in attendance were visibly moved as stories of healing, empowerment, and growth unfolded on screen. Please enjoy the video below.

Give HOPE from Home!

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why camp hope matters

Camp HOPE uses a science-backed approach to inspire campers with lasting hope through activities focused on providing affirmation, creating pathways to hope, celebrating individuals, being solutions-centered and highlighting empowerment. Camp HOPE has been a sanctuary for young survivors impacted by domestic violence in Ventura County, but the need continues to grow. The Voices of Hope fundraising event helps to bridge this gap, ensuring that every child who needs hope has access to it.

Support from the fundraiser will also benefit the Ventura County Family Justice Center–a collaborative team from more than 40 public agencies, community-based organizations and volunteers dedicated to working together to help reduce trauma, eliminate repeat victimization, mitigate future risks, and make a lasting, positive difference in the lives of survivors and their families. Since 2019, the VCFJC has helped over 13,000 adults and children from throughout Ventura County who have suffered the effects of abuse and victimization.

Thank you to our EVENT sponsors 

hope championS

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hope builder

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hope givers

Kris and Meenal Kelkar

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hope heroes

ARTHUR Valenzuela Jr.

Bill & Elise Kearney

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Furash Family
​(The Lodge Foundation)