Cabrillo EDC Receives $10,000 Grant from the Conrad N. Hilton Foundation

VENTURA, Calif. - Dec. 16, 2024 - PRLog -- Cabrillo Economic Development Corporation (Cabrillo EDC) is pleased to announce it has received a $10,000 grant from the Conrad N. Hilton Foundation. Awarded through the Hilton Foundation's Good Neighbor Program, this grant will provide general operating support to further Cabrillo EDC's mission of developing affordable housing and enhancing community development across Ventura County.

The funding will help Cabrillo EDC continue its work in creating safe, accessible, and affordable housing opportunities for underserved populations. As a trusted leader in community development, Cabrillo EDC addresses critical needs through housing projects, educational resources, and support services that strengthen the community and foster self-sufficiency among residents.

"We are honored to receive this generous support from the Hilton Foundation," said Victoria Brady, Interim COO/CFO of Cabrillo EDC. "This grant will enable us to continue making a positive impact on the lives of those who depend on affordable housing options and supportive services. Partnerships like this are essential to helping us create lasting effects in the communities we serve."

For more information about Cabrillo EDC and its upcoming initiatives, please visit www.cabrilloedc.org

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About Conrad N. Hilton Foundation
International hotelier Conrad N. Hilton established the grantmaking foundation that bears his name in 1944 to help people living in poverty and experiencing disadvantage worldwide. Today, the work continues, concentrating on efforts to ensure healthy early childhood development and sustainable livelihoods for youth and refugee populations, support young people transitioning out of foster care, improve access to housing and support services for people experiencing homelessness, identify solutions to safe water access, and lift the work of Catholic sisters. Additionally, following selection by an independent, international jury, the Foundation annually awards the $2.5 million Conrad N. Hilton Humanitarian Prize to an organization doing extraordinary work to reduce human suffering. The Foundation is one of the world's largest, with approximately $7 billion in assets. It has awarded grants to date totaling more than $3.2 billion worldwide, and $290 million in 2023. Please visit www.hiltonfoundation.org (https://test-hilton-wp.pantheonsite.io/) for more information.

About Cabrillo Economic Development Corporation
CEDC is the largest developer of affordable homes in Ventura County. Cabrillo's success is the result of decades of passion, dedication and vision. With a mission of providing comprehensive housing services and community economic development activities, Cabrillo facilitates self-sufficiency for individuals and families who are most lacking in opportunity. Since its founding in 1981, the organization has been committed to providing affordable housing solutions and creating sustainable communities for those in need. CEDC works with a range of stakeholders, including government agencies, private sector partners, and community organizations, to address the housing needs of underserved populations.