Haunted Housing Run

Cocina sin Fronteras, a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization, is hosting the first annual Haunted Housing Run/Walk to support the Housing Authority of the City of San Buenaventura (HACSB) Scholarship Program.  Each year the HACSB awards scholarships to current residents of affordable housing communities owned and/or managed by the HACSB who are currently enrolled at a four-year college/university, community college, or vocational school.  In 2015, four students were awarded a scholarship, and we hope to award more scholarships in 2016 and beyond!  100% of net proceeds benefit the Scholarship Program.           

Previous Scholarship Award Recipients

2016 Recipients

Bridget Maynez
$750 Scholarship Winner
Educational Institution:  Ventura College
Major/Career Interest: Theater Arts
HCV Household

Ms. Maynez graduated from Ventura High School June 2016 and will enroll in Ventura College in the fall. Along with maintaining academic excellence, Bridget was active in several organizations at Buena High such as the ASB, Guitar Club, and the Greener World Action Team. She was also involved in Dance and represented VHS as Cougie, the high school’s mascot. She also volunteers her time with Many Means, an organization that provides warm meals for families in the community through ecumenical organizations in Ventura.  She plans to enroll in Ventura College to study theater arts and dance.

 

Luz Ruiz

$750 Scholarship Winner
Educational Institution: Ventura College
Major/Career Interest: Engineering
Public Housing

Ms. Ruiz currently attends Ventura High School and will attend Ventura College in the fall. She is also a recipient of the National Latino Peace Officers Association scholarship award. At Buena High School, she is involved with the ‘Heal the Beach’ club, the ‘Clean your Gutter Project’, STEM, and is the Logistics Leaders in the school’s Robotics Team. Each summer, she also volunteers with Westpark Community Center. She intends to major in Engineering and plans to transfer to a four year institution after Ventura College.

 

Daisy Sumaya

$2,000 Scholarship Winner
Educational Institution: California State University, Channel Islands
Major/Career Interest: Psychology
Public Housing Household 

Ms. Sumaya graduated from Foothill Technology High School June 2016. At Foothill, Daisy excelled in her academics and took Advanced Placement courses in Psychology and Spanish. Ms. Sumaya was on the honor roll every semester since freshmen year. Daisy was also involved in AVID (Advancement via Individuals Determination) program and was a tutor/mentor for students at the Boys and Girls Club; participated in the ROP program; and is a music leader at her church choir. Daisy is expected to attend CSUCI in the fall to major in psychology and sociology.

 

 Mikaela McCowan

$2,000 Scholarship Winner
Educational Institution: Azusa Pacific University
Major/Career Interest: Psychology
Public Housing Household

Ms. McCowan is currently attending Azusa Pacific University studying for a Psychology major. She is part of the university’s psychology club, California School Project, and City Links programs.  She is also focusing on becoming fluent Spanish speaker and during school breaks she goes to Mexico as part of a student ministry team to outreach and serve communities.

 

2015 Recipients

Arienna Porter
$750 Scholarship Winner
Educational Institution: Ventura College
Major/Career Interest: Interior Design/Architecture
HCV Household

Ms. Porter graduated in June 2015 with from Foothill Technology High School. At Foothill, Arienna was involved in the AVID program and was a Leader with the Foothill Intervention, Reinforcement and Enrichment Program (FIRE) Crew, a structure advisory period where incoming freshman students connect with junior and senior student mentors. She has a deep interest in the Arts and Interior Design. She is currently attending Ventura College with plans to ultimately major in Interior Design or Architecture.

 

Sharon Torres
$750 Scholarship Winner
Educational Institution: Ventura College
Major/Career Interest: Child Development/Teaching
Public Housing Household

Ms. Torres currently attends Ventura College and is pursuing an Associate’s Degree in Child Development with the goal of ultimately obtaining a Bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education.  Sharon was instrumental in establishing the Ventura College Child Development Club. When she is not focusing on her studies, Ms. Torres volunteers as a Sunday school teacher at Momentum Church in Oxnard and has volunteered as a teacher aide at Sheridan Way’s Migrant Education Program.

 

 

Vicky Chavez

$1,500 Scholarship Winner
Educational Institution: UC San Diego
Major/Career Interest: English/Journalism
HCV Household 

Ms. Chavez graduated from Ventura High School in June 2015 with a 4.2 GPA. Besides excelling in her academics, Vicky was involved in numerous extracurricular activities at Ventura High. Most notability, she contributed to the Ventura High School Cougar Press. She began as a staff writer her sophomore year and ultimately became the Assistant Editor in Chief. Currently, Vicky attends UCSD where she is pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in English or Journalism.

 

Mikaela McCowan

$1,500 Scholarship Winner
Educational Institution: Buena High School (prospective school: Azusa Pacific University)
Major/Career Interest: Psychology
Public Housing Household 

Ms. McCowan graduated from Buena High School in June 2015. At Buena, Mikaela excelled in her academics and was heavily involved in extracurricular activities. She was Captain of the Track and Field Jump team; President of the Black Student Union; Vice President for the Christian Athletic Club; and a Fourth Year saxophone player in the Marching Band. Mikaela is a 2015 receipt of the HAI Group Resident Scholarship Program and the Director’s Scholarship Award. She is currently attending Azusa Pacific University majoring in Psychology.