Learn About VESTIA INC Story
OUR STORY
VESTIA (Volunteer & Emergency Services Team in Action) was established in 1985 as a non-profit organization devoted to serving individuals and families receiving benefits from Contra Costa County's Employment & Human Services Department (EHSD).
VESTIA has been a safety net for thousands of low-income children and families in Contra Costa County and works in a public-private partnership with EHSD to provide supplemental support to clients when no other resources exist. The VESTIA Board of Directors is grateful to all of the volunteers and contributors for continuing to support our programs:
Thank you for been a part of Vestia journey as we ipact the ost vulnerable but Loving.
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The mission of VESTIA, Inc. (Volunteer & Emergency Services Team in Action) is to provide supplemental support to at risk individuals and families known to the Contra Costa County Employment and Human Services Department (EHSD), when no other resources are available. VESTIA works in partnership with this department in the development of the nonprofit’s funding criteria, fundraising sources, and policies and procedures.
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Volunteer Spotlight
Volunteers are the backbones of any nonprofit organization. We are so fortunate to have wonderful volunteers who put their heart and soul into VESTIA's community outreach programs. Their compassion and community spirit shines and we are thankful for their tireless dedication and hard work.
Judy Pieralde
When did you get involved with this organization?
In 2000 I retired from John Muir Hospital. I had a lot of time on my hands. Volunteering was on my "To Do" list. As I started investigating the different organizations I was amazed at the hundreds and hundreds of organization that needed help. I was overwhelmed. I did not want to start to volunteer and find out I was not a good fit. A few months later a woman in my Bible Study group was talking about an organization that she was involved in. The organization is named VESTIA. After asking a few question I wanted to know more.
Carolyn Harley
Dedicated to VESTIA’s Mission Since 1992
Joining VESTIA Inc, in 1992 gave me the opportunity to serve individuals in need throughout
Contra Costa County. I was drawn to VESTIA’s ability as a 501c3 non-profit organization to
provide additional goods and services requested by social workers beyond those required by
law. My volunteer work included shopping for gifts, clothing, and other essential items for
children and families in need. I especially remember locating a requested clarinet so that a
musically talented young student could play in a school band. As a Board, we also began
developing financial resources and volunteer programs for holiday gifts for children in need.
It was an exciting time to pioneer a unique program allowing Contra Costa’s Employment
and........
VESTIA Board of Directors
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Carolyn Harley
Member At Large
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Virginie Descamps
Vice-President
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Pat Herrera
Financial Reporter
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Marilyn Lawver
Financial Reporter
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