UU Church of Ventura Grant
We received a great grant to assist with our worktrade programs for homeless and youth. The UU Church of Ventura has awarded us $932 to help buy parts for people that otherwise couldn't afford it!
Miracle Grant from Patagonia
Patagonia has partnered up, honoring VCCool with their Miracle Grant! Think about all the people we can help and all the awesome stuff we can do! They are setting the way for corporations to be involved in their community and helping build capacity at local nonprofits.
Community Sponsors Youth Bicycle Safety Rodeo
Community businesses and organizations are making generous gifts to support youth bicycle safety! Channel Islands Bicycle Club and Trek Bicycles of Ventura form the cornerstone of VCCool’s 7th annual Youth Bicycle Rodeo – allowing VCCool to provide helmets, odometers, training, and more to youth ages 5-19. Other top sponsors include the VCReporter and the Downtown Ventura Partnership. Additional generous sponsors include: Open Air Bicycles, Crown Plaza, Real Cheep Sports, Red Brick Pizza, and Patagonia. Gifts of support also come from Truffle Hound Fine Chocolates, Jimmy’s Slice, the Breeze, and The Refill Shoppe. In tough economic times, business people across Ventura are looking out for Ventura’s Youth as they make the healthy, green choice of transportation – the bicycle! And VCCool is proud to provide this community service for the 7th…
VCCool’s 7th Annual Youth Bicycle Rodeo
Friday, September 28th 10:00am to 2:00am (Be sure to arrive by 1:30!) Start at Mission Plaza 211 N Main St., Ventura CA Free to the Public Youth 5-19 and their Family English/Spanish Friendly Come to VCCool's 7th Annual Youth Bicycle Safety Rodeo! It’s the biggest youth bicycle event of the year. A fun and exciting event for the entire family. VCCool wants to make sure youth have the bike equipment, a safe properly -working bicycle, and a strong understanding of bicycle “street smarts.” We’re also bringing in the COOLNESS: a bicycle fashion show and “Bling my Bike.” Features Include: Bicycle Helmet Fit – Free helmet to all youth (19 and under) who need one. Special gift to all youth who have one. Bike check and basic repairs – Free to…