The Fund for Oxnard, Inc.

10/08/2021

A special weekend mobile vaccine clinic tomorrow, Saturday, Oct 9th in Oxnard at Elm Street Elementary School (9AM-11AM) for anybody who is not yet vaccinated or is eligible for a booster. All vaccine shots are free and safe, and the first 50 people receive a gift card! Please see info and flyer below — and help spread the word to your extended family and networks.

03/19/2021

Too many lives have been lost in Oxnard, due to COVID. Please share with individuals and families who have had incured funeral expenses. FEMA will start accepting reimbursement applications in April — applicants must have a death certificate, funeral expense documents. Read more below, and share with your extended networks.

The coronavirus has killed more than 537,000 people in the United States.

03/11/2021

The $20 million program was approved by the Ventura County Board of Supervisors last month. It is aimed at providing aid to businesses and nonprofits that did not receive money in the initial county grant program last year. Churches and other faith-based organizations can apply.

- The grants are designed for needs including payroll, rent payments, personal protective equipment and other costs related to pandemic protocols and reopenings.

- Uses that are not allowed include severance pay, taxes and costs not related to COVID-19 impacts.

- The grants do not have to be repaid but are taxable.

- Priority will be given to businesses owned by women, minorities and veterans. Preference will also go to organizations in communities with low-to-moderate income levels and to organizations that have employees.

Read more below.

The application window opens later this month for $5,000 grants aimed at helping Ventura County businesses survive the COVID-19 pandemic.

03/05/2021

eq·ui·ta·ble
adjective
1. fair and impartial.

Let's feel empowered to reclaim the health of our communities. ! An equitable vaccine distribution is necessary to help us overcome the pandemic.

For more information visit covid19.ca.gov/vaccines

03/02/2021

The initiative is a part of Bank of America’s four-year commitment to put a billion dollars toward closing racial and economic gaps, announced last June.

“Workforce development, job creation and access to health and housing services are some of the most pressing needs facing Black, Hispanic-Latino and Native American individuals,” said Bank of America’s racial equality and economic opportunity executive Ebony Thomas in a statement. “By providing this support alongside our national and local partners, we are further addressing many of the challenges facing under-resourced and underserved communities across the U.S.”

Bank of America will donate over $22 million in grants to support education, jobs, health and housing in communities of color, according to an announcement on Monday.

02/16/2021

More 1st dose vaccine appointments will open on February 16, 2021. Approximately 6,000 appointments will be available for those in Phase 1A healthcare sector or for those age 65 or older.

The online appointment portal will be available beginning at 7 am at the following link: www.venturacountyrecovers.org/vaccine-information/portal/.

The registration phone line will also have appointments available beginning at 8 am. The phone line is for those with limited access to the internet. The phone number is 805-477-7161.

Read more below, and share.

02/11/2021

Wearing a more tightly fitted surgical mask, or layering a cloth mask atop a surgical mask, can vastly increase protections to the wearer and others, the CDC reported on Wednesday.

02/09/2021

People 65 and older can now get vaccination appointments in Ventura County.

Ventura County recorded 568 COVID-19 cases and 16 deaths on Friday and 1,139 cases, and 14 deaths over weekend.

The COVID-19 Vaccine phase is now open for 65 and older in Ventura County.

You can register for an appointment online:

https://www.venturacountyrecovers.org/vaccine-information/portal/

Or, by calling 805-477-7161.

Appointments remain limited because of limited supply. Read more.

Ventura County officials announced Tuesday that COVID vaccinations have opened up to people 65 and older.

02/03/2021

With the passage of Measure E and a healthier financial outlook, the City of a Oxnard wants to hear from you. The city council has prioritized economic development, quality of life, public safety, infrastructure and natural resources, and organizational effectiveness. What services or programs do you want to see restored, improved or added in the next 5 years?

Take a couple minutes, ask your family, and complete the city survey, online:

www.Oxnard.org/priorities

02/02/2021

Important Ventura County COVID vaccine update, including available transportation for elderly in need. Please share.

The County of Ventura remains in Phase 1A. This phase includes those in the health care sector and 75 and older. Community members who are eligible to be vaccinated may

1) Register online www.venturacountyrecovers.org/vaccine-information/portal/.
2) Those with limited computer/internet access may call the phone registration line at 805-477-7161. The phone line is open Monday through Friday 8:30-5:00.

Appointments open throughout the week because of cancellations but most appointments open on Mondays.

The Area Agency on Aging provides transportation services for older adults that need transportation to a vaccine appointment or for COVID-19 testing. This includes people that need lift assist as well as gurney transportation. The driver will take the individual, wait for them, help them at the site and take them home. To schedule a ride, call 805-477-7300. Please note, you must have a vaccine appointment before you schedule a ride to a vaccine site. See more below, and share.

The COVID-19 Vaccine dashboard was launched last Friday to keep the community informed on the progress of administering COVID-19 vaccines it can be viewed at www.venturacountyrecovers.org.

As of 2/1/21, 71, 374 doses have been administered. There are 12,954 scheduled appointments this week. That includes 10,794 fist doses and 2,169 second doses. The dashboard is updated Monday, Wednesday and Friday. The data shows that in very simple terms "when we get it, we give it". We want you to receive the vaccine as soon as possible. We are limited on supply.

2nd Dose

2nd dose notifications will begin to go out this week. Community members who have met their wait period requirement will receive a reminder to schedule their second appointment. The notification will be sent to the contact information provided for the first appointment. Appointments will be opened as close to the date you are eligible to receive the second dose but may vary up to two weeks based on availability of vaccine.

Supply

The County of Ventura receives 9-10k vaccines, on average, weekly. There are roughly 110,000 people in the 65-74 age range that need the vaccine. The next phase has not yet opened because of the limited supply. There are still people 75 and older in need of vaccines. There was a Federal goal of 100 million doses by the end of December but only 20 million were allocated to the States. This has impacted the supply to the counties. We cannot promise vaccines we do not have. We are only able to open appointments for the vaccines we have to give.

The County of Ventura is in Phase 1A. This phase includes those in the health care sector and 75 and older. Community members who are eligible to be vaccinated may

1) Register online www.venturacountyrecovers.org/vaccine-information/portal/.
2) Those with limited computer/internet access may call the phone registration line at 805-477-7161. The phone line is open Monday through Friday 8:30-5:00.

Appointments open throughout the week because of cancellations but most appointments open on Mondays.

The Area Agency on Aging provides transportation services for older adults that need transportation to a vaccine appointment or for COVID-19 testing. This includes people that need lift assist as well as gurney transportation. The driver will take the individual, wait for them, help them at the site and take them home. To schedule a ride, call 805-477-7300. Please note, you must have a vaccine appointment before you schedule a ride to a vaccine site.

View all phase information at the following link: www.venturacountyrecovers.org/vaccine-information/prioritization/