FOUNDATION’S MISSION: A TRIBUTE TO RESILIENCE AND STRENGTH
At Ventura Air Services, our commitment to “Support One Another”, which is one of our company’s core values, goes beyond the skies. In the spirit of this core value, we are proud to introduce the Maureen Tarascio Family Foundation. The foundation, launched in 2023 pays homage to Maureen Tarascio, an extraordinary woman and entrepreneur. Despite the hurdles of raising four children and overcoming underestimation in the aviation industry, she blazed a trail of unwavering resilience and remarkable strength.
The Maureen Tarascio Family Foundation is not just an homage; it’s our ethical responsibility and dedication to give back to our communities, supporting those who strive to overcome similar challenges, with an emphasis on helping women in aviation, working mothers, and children in need. At the end of 2022, Ventura seeded the Foundation with $50,000. This foundation is our way of honoring Maureen’s spirit by empowering others as a reminder of her tenacity and courage.
INAUGURAL CONTRIBUTIONS
The Maureen Tarascio Family Foundation recently made its first contributions.
● Four tuition scholarships were awarded to students in local aviation programs – two at Vaughn College in NY and two at Middle Tennessee State University (MTSU)
● Four daycare scholarships were awarded to students in local aviation programs – two at SUNY Farmingdale and two at Middle Tennessee State University (MTSU)
The Foundation aims to award a number of scholarships each year as determined by the committee.
VENTURA’S COMMITMENT TO INCLUSIVITY
Ventura is proud to have achieved a certification in inclusivity and accessibility through KultureCity’s flagship Sensory
Inclusive™ program, a pioneering initiative dedicated to fostering inclusivity and accessibility.
This certification involved comprehensive training for our staff, conducted by trained medical experts and neurodivergent
professionals. Our team is now equipped to recognize and assist passengers with sensory sensitivities, ensuring they can
manage situations of sensory overload with compassion and efficiency.
We are proud to collaborate with KultureCity, making every step of the aviation journey welcoming and accessible for all.
