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Habitat Ventura's CEO, Darcy Taylor, added, “It was heartening to bring together so many local organizations doing incredible work throughout Ventura County. This event provided a fantastic opportunity for all of us to attract new volunteers and amplify our causes. We also extend a special thank you to Portside Ventura Harbor, our sponsor and co-host, for generously providing the space and helping make this event such a success.”

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Bank of America today announced two high school rising seniors from Ventura County have been selected as Student Leaders® (#BofAStudentLeaders), where they will participate in an eight-week paid summer internship. The students will be assigned roles with local nonprofit Habitat for Humanity of Ventura County, learning about local community needs while developing leadership and workplace skills and earning competitive wages. They will also receive financial education coaching from Bank of America’s Better Money Habits curriculum.