Chatsworth-Based Nonprofit Receives Statewide Recognition

CHATSWORTH, CA — Chatsworth-based nonprofit Volunteers Cleaning Communities was named one of California's Nonprofits of the Year for the organization's dedication to a clean environment.

The organization was one of over 100 nonprofits honored by state senators and assembly members as a California Association of Nonprofits' "Nonprofit of the Year." Volunteers Cleaning Communities was state Senator Henry Stern's (D-Malibu) pick.

"We are deeply humbled to be recognized by Senator Henry Stern as a 2022 Nonprofit of the Year. We have only been a nonprofit for a little over a year and are so proud to be awarded this honor," founder Jill Mather said in a news release.

Volunteers Cleaning Communities is known for its trash cleanup events. With the help of community volunteers, the organization cleans illegal dumping sites, abandoned encampments, a section of the LA River and more. The organization also runs educational programs for local students. Learn more about the organization's programming on its website.

Recognized nonprofit attended a luncheon on June 8 at the Capital building in Sacramento, California. State Assemblymember Jesse Gabriel (D-Van Nuys), who oversees much of Chatsworth and Northridge, honored the Organization for Social Media Safety.

Volunteers Cleaning Communities has been around for just over a year and has already received major recognition for its accomplishments.

Among others, founder Jill Mather was named Chatsworth Citizen of the Year in 2022, the organization received a $3,000 grant in March and Councilmember John Lee recognized the nonprofit with a certificate.

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