Livingston’s Camarillo Farmers Market Raises Over $100,000 to Support Grief & Bereavement Services Across Ventura County

CAMARILLO, CA – Livingston Memorial Visiting Nurse Association (LMVNA) announced that its Camarillo Farmers Market generated more than $100,000 to support Livingston’s grief and bereavement services in 2025. Proceeds from the market directly sustain free counseling and support programs for individuals and families throughout Ventura County who are navigating the loss of a loved one.
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As a Livingston program, the Camarillo Farmers Market transforms weekly community shopping into meaningful community impact. Through the support of market patrons and vendors, nearly 600 individuals, including adults, teens, and children, received professional grief counseling services in 2025, regardless of their ability to pay. These funds strengthen Livingston’s long-standing commitment to providing compassionate, accessible bereavement care to Ventura County residents during some of life’s most difficult moments.

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Community Impact by the Numbers

2025 marked a strong year for both community connection and impact through Livingston’s Camarillo Farmers Market:

  • $1.19 million+ in total sales, benefiting local farmers, food vendors, and artisans
  • 600 individuals served through Livingston’s grief and bereavement programs
  • County-wide reach, supporting families across Ventura County

“Each purchase made at the Camarillo Farmers Market supports more than local agriculture and small businesses,” said Molly Corbett, Chief Executive Officer of Livingston Memorial Visiting Nurse Association. “It directly helps ensure that grief support remains available to anyone in our community who needs it.”
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Support Local Commerce While Giving Back
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A program of Livingston, the Camarillo Farmers Market serves as a weekly gathering place where community members support local growers and makers while also investing in healthcare and support services. This model allows Livingston to reinvest market proceeds into programs that address emotional well-being, connection, and healing.
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About Livingston’s Camarillo Farmers Market
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The Camarillo Farmers Market is a program of Livingston Memorial Visiting Nurse Association. The market features local farmers, gourmet food vendors, and artisans, with all products grown or made by the individuals selling them. Proceeds from the market directly support Livingston’s grief and bereavement services and other community-benefit programs.
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About Livingston Memorial Visiting Nurse Association
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Livingston Memorial Visiting Nurse Association is a nonprofit organization providing home health, hospice, palliative care, caregivers, and grief and bereavement services throughout Ventura County. Livingston’s grief support programs offer individual counseling, support groups, and community education to help people of all ages cope with loss.
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