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Nonprofit Town Hall

Assemblymember Steve Bennett, Senator Limón and community partners came together for a Nonprofit Town Hall. Attendees received the latest updates on state legislation and learned how the budget impacts the nonprofit sector. Keynote speaker Geoff Green, CEO of CalNonprofits, shared insights on policy and advocacy opportunities for your organization.

Susy Lopez, Executive Director of Community Action Ventura County, speaks with an attendee.
Susy Lopez, Executive Director of Community Action Ventura County, speaks with an attendee.
Dena Jenson of CalLutheran Center for Nonprofit Leadership commences the program.
Dena Jenson of CalLutheran Center for Nonprofit Leadership commences the program.
Dr. Cesar Morales, Superintendent of the County of Ventura’s Office of Education provides welcome remarks.
Dr. Cesar Morales, Superintendent of the County of Ventura’s Office of Education provides welcome remarks.
Assemblymember Steve Bennett provides remarks.
Assemblymember Steve Bennett provides remarks.
Assemblymember Steve Bennett (middle) in a group photo with 2025 Nonprofit sof the Year Community Action of Ventura County Executive Director Susy Lopez (left) and Westminster Free Clinic Executive Director Lisa Safaeinili.
Assemblymember Steve Bennett (middle) in a group photo with 2025 Nonprofit sof the Year Community Action of Ventura County Executive Director Susy Lopez (left) and Westminster Free Clinic Executive Director Lisa Safaeinili.
Audience applauds for recognition of Nonprofits of the Year.
Audience applauds for recognition of Nonprofits of the Year.
Guest speaker Assemblymember Gregg Hart provides remarks.
Guest speaker Assemblymember Gregg Hart provides remarks.
Keynote speaker Geoff Green, CEO of CalNonprofits, provides State of the Nonprofit Sector.
Keynote speaker Geoff Green, CEO of CalNonprofits, provides State of the Nonprofit Sector.
Keynote speaker Geoff Green, CEO of CalNonprofits, provides State of the Nonprofit Sector.
Keynote speaker Geoff Green, CEO of CalNonprofits, provides State of the Nonprofit Sector.
Assemblymember Bennett (left) poses for a group photo.
Assemblymember Bennett (left) poses for a group photo.
Group photo of main organizers with attendee.
Group photo of main organizers with attendee.
Community Action of Ventura County poses with their framed Nonprofit of the Year Resolution from Assemblymember Steve Bennett. Gabe Teran, board member (left). Susy Lopez, Executive Director (right).
Community Action of Ventura County poses with their framed Nonprofit of the Year Resolution from Assemblymember Steve Bennett. Gabe Teran, board member (left). Susy Lopez, Executive Director (right).
Westminster Free Clinic poses with their framed Nonprofit of the Year Resolution from Senator Monique Limón. Lisa Safaeinili, Executive Director (middle) carries the Resolution.
Westminster Free Clinic poses with their framed Nonprofit of the Year Resolution from Senator Monique Limón. Lisa Safaeinili, Executive Director (middle) carries the Resolution.

Senior Scam Stopper in Ventura

Assemblymember Steve Bennett hosted a Senior Scam Stopper in Ventura, California.

Attendees line up to register.
Attendees line up to register.
Attendees line up to register.
Attendees line up to register.
Attendees gathering resources and informational materials.
Attendees gathering resources and informational materials.
Guest speakers seated at their panelist table.
Guest speakers seated at their panelist table.
Attendees begin to sit down at the beginning of the event.
Attendees begin to sit down at the beginning of the event.
Asm. Bennett (center) seated next to Office Assistant Taylor Spira (left) among audience members listening to guest speaker.
Asm. Bennett (center) seated next to Office Assistant Taylor Spira (left) among audience members listening to guest speaker.
Attendee handwriting notes.
Attendee handwriting notes.
Attendee capturing photo of powerpoint slide.
Attendee capturing photo of powerpoint slide.
Speaker answering question.
Speaker answering question.
Office Assistant Taylor Spira receiving question from audience member.
Office Assistant Taylor Spira receiving question from audience member.
Attendee speaking to Senior Scam Stopper audience.
Attendee speaking to Senior Scam Stopper audience.

Nonprofit of the Year

Assemblymember Bennett honored Community Action Ventura County as the District 38 Nonprofit of the Year.

Asm. Bennett honoring Community Action Ventura County on the Assembly Floor
Asm. Bennett honoring Community Action Ventura County on the Assembly Floor

Wildfire Preparedness Town Hall

Assemblymember Bennett co-hosted a Wildfire Preparedness Town Hall with Supervisor LaVere.

Asm. Bennett (bottom middle) goes over event agenda with panelists. Left to right: Joe Morelli, Fire Marshal, Ventura County Fire Department; Stephen Watson, Executive Director, Ventura Regional Fire Safe Council; and Chris Danch, Executive Director, Ojai Fire Safe Council.
Asm. Bennett (bottom middle) goes over event agenda with panelists. Left to right: Joe Morelli, Fire Marshal, Ventura County Fire Department; Stephen Watson, Executive Director, Ventura Regional Fire Safe Council; and Chris Danch, Executive Director, Ojai Fire Safe Council.
Standing room only at the meeting venue.
Standing room only at the meeting venue.
Asm. Bennett speaks to crowd
Asm. Bennett speaks to crowd
Asm. Bennett speaks to crowd
Asm. Bennett speaks to crowd
Supervisor Matt LaVere speaks to crowd after Town Hall
Supervisor Matt LaVere speaks to crowd after Town Hall
Asm. Bennett speaks to crowd after Town Hall
Asm. Bennett speaks to crowd after Town Hall
An attendee speaks with Asm. Bennett after Town Hall
An attendee speaks with Asm. Bennett after Town Hall
An attendee speaks with Asm. Bennett after Town Hall
An attendee speaks with Asm. Bennett after Town Hall

City of Oxnard Coffee & Conversation

Assemblymember Bennett hosted a community coffee in Oxnard at the South Oxnard Center.

Asm. Bennett greets an attendee
Asm. Bennett greets an attendee
Asm. Bennett greets Daniel Gonzalez from Future Leaders of America and his famil
Asm. Bennett greets Daniel Gonzalez from Future Leaders of America and his famil
Asm. Bennett speaks to audience
Asm. Bennett speaks to audience
An attendee asks Assemblymember Bennett a question
An attendee asks Assemblymember Bennett a question
Asm. Bennett responds to an attendee's question
Asm. Bennett responds to an attendee's question
An attendee asks Asm. Bennett a question
An attendee asks Asm. Bennett a question
An attendee asks Asm. Bennett a question
An attendee asks Asm. Bennett a question
Asm. Bennett concludes his Oxnard Community Coffee event
Asm. Bennett concludes his Oxnard Community Coffee event

Tacos & Taxes

Asm. Bennett hosted a Tacos & Taxes event in partnership with Senator Monique Limón, United Way of Ventura County, and Golden State Opportunity.

Asm. Bennett speaks with a volunteer
Asm. Bennett speaks with a volunteer
Volunteers assisting constituents with their tax documents
Volunteers assisting constituents with their tax documents
Volunteers assisting constituents with their tax documents
Volunteers assisting constituents with their tax documents
Asm. Bennett speaks with a volunteer
Asm. Bennett speaks with a volunteer
Asm. Bennett speaks with Jeffrey Lambert, Executive Director of Housing Authority of the City of San Buenaventura
Asm. Bennett speaks with Jeffrey Lambert, Executive Director of Housing Authority of the City of San Buenaventura
Asm. Bennett speaks with Jeffrey Lambert, Executive Director of Housing Authority of the City of San Buenaventura
Asm. Bennett speaks with Jeffrey Lambert, Executive Director of Housing Authority of the City of San Buenaventura
Asm. Bennett posing for portrait with Jeffrey Lambert, Executive Director of Housing Authority of the City of San Buenaventura
Asm. Bennett posing for portrait with Jeffrey Lambert, Executive Director of Housing Authority of the City of San Buenaventura
Asm. Bennett poses for group photo with event organizers
Asm. Bennett poses for group photo with event organizers
Asm. Bennett enjoying conversation with fellow event organizers
Asm. Bennett enjoying conversation with fellow event organizers

Camarillo Community Coffee

Camarillo Community Center
1605 E. Burnley Street, Camarillo CA 93010

Assemblymember Bennett provides opening remarks to attendees
Assemblymember Bennett provides opening remarks to attendees
Attendee asks a question
Attendee asks a question
Assemblymember Bennett providing remarks
Assemblymember Bennett providing remarks
Assemblymember Bennett providing remarks
Assemblymember Bennett providing remarks
Attendee asks a question
Attendee asks a question
Attendee asks a question
Attendee asks a question
Councilmember Tony Trembley asks a question
Councilmember Tony Trembley asks a question
Assemblymember Bennett speaks with Former Supervisor Kathy Long
Assemblymember Bennett speaks with Former Supervisor Kathy Long
Assemblymember Bennett conversing with an attendee
Assemblymember Bennett conversing with an attendee
Assemblymember Bennett conversing with Bev Dransfeldt, Board Chair of Pleasant Valley Recreation & Parks District
Assemblymember Bennett conversing with Bev Dransfeldt, Board Chair of Pleasant Valley Recreation & Parks District

Assemblymember Bennett Distributes Goodie Bags and Emergency Preparedness Information for Successful Adoptions at Clear the Shelters Event

Assemblymember Bennett distributed 100 bags for successful adoptions. Bags included emergency preparedness materials around pets, and species-specific toys and treats. Ventura County Animal Services reported 77 animals were adopted and taken home at the end of the event.

Asm. Bennett (right) with Interim Director Donna Gillesby (center) and Marketing Manager Randy Friedman (left)
Asm. Bennett (right) with Interim Director Donna Gillesby (center) and Marketing Manager Randy Friedman (left)
Asm. Bennett visiting a dog ready for adoption with a volunteer and potential adopter
Asm. Bennett visiting a dog ready for adoption with a volunteer and potential adopter
Asm. Bennett greeting a volunteer
Asm. Bennett greeting a volunteer
Asm. Bennett with a Board Member of the Animal Services Foundation of Ventura County
Asm. Bennett with a Board Member of the Animal Services Foundation of Ventura County
Asm. Bennett with Administrative Services Director, Phil Rarick
Asm. Bennett with Administrative Services Director, Phil Rarick
Asm. Bennett gifting a successful adopter a goodie bag
Asm. Bennett gifting a successful adopter a goodie bag
Asm. Bennett (left) with summer intern Elsa Schmidt (center) and Field Representative Paulina Rivera (right) at his table.
Asm. Bennett (left) with summer intern Elsa Schmidt (center) and Field Representative Paulina Rivera (right) at his table.
Asm. Bennett gifting a successful adopter a goodie bag
Asm. Bennett gifting a successful adopter a goodie bag

Assemblymember Bennett Co-hosts Second Annual Nonprofit Town Hall With Senator Limón

Assemblymember Steve Bennett and Senator Monique Limón, in partnership with the Center for Nonprofit Leadership - California Lutheran University, Ventura County Community Foundation and Ventura County Office of Education, held a nonprofit town hall to provide state legislative and budget updates impacting the nonprofit community.

2024 Nonprofits of the Year, Housing Trust Fund of Ventura County and Women's Economic Ventures respectively represented by Linda Braunschweiger (left), Nicki Parr (right)
2024 Nonprofits of the Year, Housing Trust Fund of Ventura County and Women's Economic Ventures respectively represented by Linda Braunschweiger (left), Nicki Parr (right)
Asm. Bennett with Dr. Cesár Morales
Asm. Bennett with Dr. Cesár Morales
Dr. Cesár Morales (left), Sen. Limón (center), and Asm. Bennett (right)
Dr. Cesár Morales (left), Sen. Limón (center), and Asm. Bennett (right)
Sen. Limón speaking
Sen. Limón speaking
Asm. Bennett speaking
Asm. Bennett speaking
Asm. Bennett (right) presenting Resolution to Linda Braunschweiger of Housing Trust Fund of Ventura County
Asm. Bennett (right) presenting Resolution to Linda Braunschweiger of Housing Trust Fund of Ventura County
Linda Braunschweiger speaking
Linda Braunschweiger speaking
Asm. Bennett (right) and Sen. Limón (left) with Linda Braunschweiger (center) of Housing Trust Fund of Ventura County
Asm. Bennett (right) and Sen. Limón (left) with Linda Braunschweiger (center) of Housing Trust Fund of Ventura County
Nicki Parr (left) of Women's Economic Ventures watching Sen. Limón (right) speak
Nicki Parr (left) of Women's Economic Ventures watching Sen. Limón (right) speak
Nicki Parr speaking
Nicki Parr speaking
Asm. Bennett (left) and Sen. Limón (right) with Nicki Parr (center) of Women’s Economic Ventures
Asm. Bennett (left) and Sen. Limón (right) with Nicki Parr (center) of Women’s Economic Ventures
Panel of experts discussing issues facing nonprofits
Panel of experts discussing issues facing nonprofits
Dena Jenson (center) of CLU Center for Nonprofit Leadership moderating the panel
Dena Jenson (center) of CLU Center for Nonprofit Leadership moderating the panel
Kelly Brown (center) of Interface Children & Family Services speaking
Kelly Brown (center) of Interface Children & Family Services speaking
Geoff Green (center) of CalNonprofits speaking
Geoff Green (center) of CalNonprofits speaking
Linda Braunschweiger (center) of Housing Trust Fund of Ventura County speaking
Linda Braunschweiger (center) of Housing Trust Fund of Ventura County speaking
Nicki Parr (right) of Women's Economic Ventures speaking
Nicki Parr (right) of Women's Economic Ventures speaking
Mike Silacci (right) of Ventura County Community Foundation speaking
Mike Silacci (right) of Ventura County Community Foundation speaking
An attendee asking the panel questions
An attendee asking the panel questions
Attendees listening to another question from a fellow audience member
Attendees listening to another question from a fellow audience member

Assemblymember Steve Bennett Selects Housing Trust Fund Ventura County as 2024 Nonprofit of the Year

Assemblymember Steve Bennett honored Camarillo-based nonprofit Housing Trust Fund Ventura County as the 2024 California Nonprofit of the Year for Assembly District 38.

Housing Trust Fund Ventura County representatives with State Capitol in background
Housing Trust Fund Ventura County representatives with State Capitol in background
Housing Trust Fund Ventura County representatives with State Capitol West steps in background
Housing Trust Fund Ventura County representatives with State Capitol West steps in background
Housing Trust Fund Ventura County representatives on the Assembly Floor
Housing Trust Fund Ventura County representatives on the Assembly Floor
Asm. Bennett with Housing Trust Fund Ventura County representatives
Asm. Bennett with Housing Trust Fund Ventura County representatives