The VPCF hosts several events throughout the year to connect our police with our community. We host both fundraisers, like our highly anticipated golf tournament, and community events, like our Women’s Night Out, which is our lecture series featuring VPD’s female officers. The purpose is always to engage the community in positive, uplifting, and fun events and to raise money and awareness for our Police and the important role they play in keeping us safe and strong.
Events That Make A Difference
Coming soon, a benefit for the Tactical Emergency Response Facility ( TERF) Fundraiser. The Ventura Police Department's Tactical Emergency Response Facility is an advanced on-site training area dedicated to enhancing officer readiness through realistic, scenario-based exercises. Built to mirror real-world environments, the facility helps officers strengthen de-escalation techniques, critical thinking, teamwork, and decision-making under pressure, skills essential to protecting the public and resolving high-risk situations safely.
Together with your support, we can help ensure our officers are prepared to respond safely and effectively when it matters most.
T.E.R.F. Fundraiser
Save the date for the 2026 Ventura Police Community Foundation’s 27th annual Golf Tournament at Ventura’s own Olivas Links on May 15th. You’re invited to join us for a day of golf in support of city youth programs, community partnerships, and officer safety and wellness. Enjoy breakfast and lunch, prizes, a putting contest, and more. This is a sell-out event every year, so sign up early. More details coming January 2026.
27th Annual Golf Tournament
More To Look Forward To
Hosted by the Ventura Police Department, in collaboration with the Ventura Fire Department, this free, family-friendly event offers community members live demonstrations, hands-on activities, safety education, and the chance to meet local police officers, firefighters, dispatchers, and elected officials. Funded by the Ventura Police Community Foundation, this event helps build trust and transparency through connection and fun.
Hosted by Ventura Police officers at a local restaurant, this event brings local youth together with officers to learn BBQ basics, cook side-by-side, and enjoy outdoor games including dodgeball and a K9 meet-and-greet. Stay tuned for the 2026 dates.
This pajama party-style cooking class is all about food, friendship, and fun. Local girls from the westside join Ventura Police officers to explore a working restaurant and create holiday-themed dishes. With help from City Parks and Recreation and generous support from VPCF supporters, this event is always a fun, holiday offering for local kids.
Each year, Ventura Police officers proudly carry the "Flame of Hope" through the city in support of Special Olympics athletes. This run, sponsored by the Ventura Police Community Foundation, raises funds and awareness for a more inclusive community, while uniting officers and students in a powerful show of support. Learn more.
Each year, about 60 local kids join Ventura Police officers for a springtime celebration at Westpark Community Center, complete with egg hunts, an egg toss, and K9 meet-and-greets. With support from City Parks and Recreation, this event is always a fun offering.
Champion Our Events Through Your Support
With your donations, the VPCF can support and host numerous community events.. Because of your support, the VPCF can fund youth programs throughout the year that help keep kids engaged and supported. We also support new VPD programs like the first-ever mounted police and long-standing events like the Autism Run, where VPD has the largest team.