2025-26 Charity Support
James Storehouse
VCPWN is partnering with James Storehouse in 2025–26.
from cribs to college
James Storehouse is a community-driven non‑profit based in Newbury Park that supports children and youth in foster care—from infancy through young adulthood.
Last year alone, they served over 19,000 individuals,
averaging 1,600 children and families each month
Their comprehensive programs include:
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Essential resources, such as clothing, hygiene items, bedding, kitchenware, and groceries
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Special events, including the Back to School Bash, Baby Showers, and holiday support initiatives
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Youth and family services, like mentorship through “Open Table,” transitional housing, life‑skills workshops and mental‑health counseling
VCPWN is honored to partner with James Storehouse during the 2025–26 year. A financial gift will be presented in June 2026, to strengthen their ongoing mission, and as a community, we will support the mission throughout the year by collecting essential donations at key times—
Back to School, Holidays, Easter, and more.
Together, we’ll help foster youth feel seen, supported, and set up for success.
What's Happening at VCPWN?
From Monthly Membership Meetings to Fundraising Events and Special Activities,
VCPWN is dedicated to promoting connections within our membership and the community.
Upcoming Events
New & Renewing Members
Please help us WELCOME our New Members -
and Say "Hello" to those who are Renewing their membership.
NEW MEMBER
Tracey Hoffman
REALTOR®
Resource Real Estate
I’m a Ventura County native who truly loves serving my community. With 16 years in education and now 8 years as a Realtor, I bring the heart of a teacher into everything I do — helping clients feel informed, comfortable, and supported every step of the way. I love building real connections, supporting others, and
empowering people through education, and I’m excited to be part of VCPWN!
NEW MEMBER
Jennifer Finnerty is a Licensed Funeral Director with Rose Family Funeral Home. Her professional experience includes 30 years in the non-profit sector, hospice and funeral industry. Jennifer has two grown daughters, two son-in-laws, & four grandchildren. When she's not working, she enjoys traveling, playing pickleball, and babysitting her grandsons.
NEW MEMBER
Alejandra (Aly) Castillo
Budget Analyst,
California Lutheran University
I am an experienced Budget Analyst with a demonstrated history of working in support roles for higher education. I have strong technical skills in writing, Microsoft Office, and office administration. I have experience working with diverse populations of faculty, staff, students and parents at a range of abilities and educational backgrounds.
I have a strong passion for learning. My curiosity has allowed me to participate an array of different things, including a Toastmasters International speech contest (Tall Tales) and a Startup Weekend (came up with and pitched a startup in 48 hours). My current projects to further develop my technical skills include
learning Portuguese, database management, and data visualization (especially Microsoft PowerBI).
NEW MEMBER
Jennifer Martin
Business Coach/Leadership Coach/Owner
Zest Business Consulting
Jennifer Martin is a 5-time business owner, award-winning author, heart-centered business coach, and intuitive channel who helps you integrate your inner wisdom and spirituality into your work, so your business actually feels good and becomes more authentic & profitable.
For over 20 years, Jennifer has coached and trained more than 300 individuals, businesses, and organizations. She specializes in guiding you to lead with clarity, confidence, and purpose while creating real-world results.
Jennifer says “Helping you step into evolutionary leadership, trusting your inner knowing, and building a business you truly love, while staying true to yourself” is her greatest passion.
In 2026 she is committed to teaching more than 10,000 people how to Love their Businesses to Wealth.
Would you like to join her?
Jennifer Martin
www.JenniferMartin.Love
805-669-7160
JMartin@ZestBusinessConsulting.com”
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The Charity selected for 2025-26 is James Storehouse. Proceeds from our monthly meeting and selected fund raising events are donated to support their mission: breaking multi-generational cycles of abuse, neglect, and poverty in our local community.
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