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County launches 'We Give' employee campaign; credit union pledges $75,000 match
Summary
The Board of Supervisors welcomed the Healthcare Foundation of Ventura County’s 'We Give' employee giving campaign and unanimously approved the foundation’s request; Ventura County Credit Union pledged $75,000 to match employee contributions.
The Board of Supervisors on Jan. 27 received a presentation on the Healthcare Foundation of Ventura County’s 2026 'We Give' employee giving campaign and unanimously approved the foundation’s recommendation to continue the program.
Amy Towner, CEO and cofounder of the Healthcare Foundation, described payroll deductions, annual‑leave donations and the Golden Football department competition. She said a $5 payroll deduction from every county employee could collectively total about $1.4 million and highlighted prior purchases funded by employee donations — including medical equipment acquired during the COVID response.
Towner announced that Ventura County Credit Union pledged $75,000 to match employee donations, meaning staff contributions would be doubled up to that match. She encouraged county employees to give through payroll deduction, credit card or annual‑leave donation.
Board members praised the foundation’s work, cited current fiscal headwinds facing the county’s health care agency, and unanimously approved the item (moved by Supervisor Parvin, seconded by Supervisor LaVere). The board also agreed to take a group photo with the foundation and employees.
What’s next: Foundation staff will proceed with outreach and return with campaign standings and winners in early April; the campaign runs through March 31.
