VCCDC Receives $50,000 Grant from S. Mark Taper Foundation to Support Homeownership and Education Services

Oxnard, CA – The Ventura County Community Development Corporation (VCCDC) was recently awarded a $50,000 grant by the S. Mark Taper Foundation to support VCCDC’s work of expanding homeownership opportunities for underserved families in the counties of Ventura and Santa Barbara.

With the support of the S. Mark Taper Foundation Grant, VCCDC will provide over 1,400 low-to-moderate income families with access to educational workshops, one-on-one financial coaching, down payment assistance programs and mortgage lending products. Families assisted by VCCDC are provided with the opportunity to work with HUD-certified Homeownership Specialists to establish a solid action plan that will prepare them towards achieving homeownership. This professional support system includes educational workshops and financial coaching services before, during and after the home buying process. In addition, eligible families will have access to an array of first-time homebuyer mortgage loans and down payment assistance programs to assist in achieving homeownership.

“Despite the challenging times we’re living through, homeownership continues to be an effective means towards building wealth and stability. VCCDC is here to continue helping families achieve the dream of owning their own home. The S. Mark Taper Foundation grant will make it possible for VCCDC to provide families with much needed tools, services, and resources to achieve affordable homeownership. We are very grateful for the Foundation’s support,” says Bertha Garcia, VCCDC’s Executive Director.

For the past 19 years, VCCDC has provided homeownership education and financial coaching services to more than 15,000 local families. VCCDC has become a leader in the region which has grown in response to community needs and market opportunities, all while providing the highest quality service that align with industry best practices.

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About the S. Mark Taper Foundation

The S. Mark Taper Foundation, founded in 1989, is a private family foundation dedicated to enhancing the quality of people's lives by supporting nonprofit organizations and their work in our communities.

About VCCDC

Since its founding in 2001 as a local non-profit organization, VCCDC works to increase homeownership and economic stability in underserved communities of Ventura, Santa Barbara, Los Angeles and Kern Counties. VCCDC is dedicated to ensuring that homebuyers are prepared for homeownership with the support of experienced professionals who provide education and guidance with the ultimate goal of responsible and affordable homeownership. VCCDC accomplishes its work in partnership with other community organizations and is financially supported by private and public funds. Visit us at www.vccdc.org and www.facebook.com/vccdc