THE CHARITY
Ventura County Fire Department
Widows, Orphans, & Assistance Fund
The Ventura County Fire Department Widows, Orphans and Assistance Fund, or WOAF, was founded in the late 1960s. It still maintains its original concept; the promotion and maintenance of a fraternal spirit and attitude amongst all members (all VCFD employees) and their families, both active and retired.
We offer and provide financial and material aid to all members and their dependents that are ill, injured, or the victims of unforeseen circumstances that have drastically altered their normal way of life.
Our single greatest mission is to be prepared provide whatever assistance is needed to family members in the event of a firefighter line of duty death or catastrophic injury. Sadly, we recently had to carry out that mission, and although we hope never to have to do so again, we will be prepared.
The Ventura County Fire Department Widows, Orphans & Assistance Fund takes pride in its ability to serve our membership. We will continue to look for better ways to be of service and wish to extend our sincere appreciation to all who have contributed, both time and money, to keep this vital organization in existence.
THE LOCATION
Oak Grove Ranch
Sitting on 127 acres nestled in the heart of Hidden Valley, the main house was once a stable that in the 1930’s was turned into a house. If you stand in the glass room, you can see the 4 doorways where horse stalls once stood. The main house now provides a cozy and wholesome place for the bridal party to enjoy getting ready on the day of the wedding. You’ll have full access to the kitchen with a seating area and breakfast nook, a full formal dining room, living room, bathroom, hair and makeup room, dressing room, and the glass room to enjoy the scenery and view.
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Up the road, you’ll find the Groom’s Cabin where the groomsmen can play pool, watch TV, play the working vintage arcade games, access the dressing room, bathroom, and kitchenette with a dining area. What more can you ask for?
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Guests will enter the venue down a beautiful front road and pull into the valet zone. They will step out and enter the courtyard garden and be handed a glass of Champagne while they take in the view. Surrounded by citrus trees and bright colorful roses, guests will walk down through the garden past a glistening fountain and make their way to the cocktail hour area. Those who require a little extra help can be chauffeured via gold cart. The rest of the guests will take a short walk down the gently slopped road will be able to enjoy the ranch scenery. Walking up the newly built paved pathway, guests will be enchanted by the natural beauty of the oak trees surrounding the wedding area.
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The 200 square foot ceremony pad gives the dreamiest spot to say your I Do’s with the most picture perfect natural backdrop of the meadow and oak trees. Across the way, you’ll be able to enjoy a 1,000 square foot pad where dinner and dancing will take place for you and your guests all night long. Oak Grove Ranch will be everything you’ve ever dreamed of and more!