Supporting Ventura County's Journalists

The First Amendment Foundation of Ventura County (https://FAFVC.org) fosters a more informed public by supporting community-powered journalism, sustainable news operations, and impactful storytelling by and for the people of our region.

Community listening and engagement. Image via Wix.

In Ventura County, California, a group of dedicated individuals and journalism professionals has come together to support local journalists and foster a community of informed citizens. The First Amendment Foundation of Ventura County is on a mission to provide resources, raise awareness, and raise funds to ensure that journalists in the county have the support they need to continue their important work.

One of the foundation's key initiatives will be to raise funds for projects and services that benefit local journalists. By providing financial support, the foundation will be able to help journalists cover important stories, attend training workshops, and invest in equipment that enhances their reporting. This funding will not only support journalists but also serve the community by ensuring that important issues are brought to light.

In addition to fundraising, the foundation is also looking to provide valuable informational and technological resources to journalists in Ventura County. By offering these resources, the foundation is hoping to alleviate some of the financial burdens that journalists often face.

Another important aspect of the foundation's work is listening to and engaging with the challenges faced by our communities in Ventura County. Only by actively listening and engaging with community members before, during and after the journalism production process can we ensure that the content we help produce has the maximum potential impact.

Finally we also hope to raise awareness and engage with educational initiatives to highlight the importance of a free and independent press and journalists' crucial role in our society. By highlighting this role, the foundation hopes to garner support from the community and beyond.

This website is intended to serve as a hub for these initiatives, featuring a donation platform where individuals can contribute to the cause, resources for journalists, and awareness campaigns to educate the public about the importance of supporting local journalism.

By supporting Ventura County journalists, whether through fundraising, providing resources, or raising awareness, we can all help ensure that our community remains informed, engaged, and empowered. Together, we can help journalists continue to tell the stories that matter most to our community.

—John Brooks, Executive Director