Jeffrey Lambert OF Ventura Housing. Courtesy photo.
VENTURA — Ventura Housing (formerly the Housing Authority of the City of San Buenaventura) announced that it will host an inaugural State of Ventura Housing breakfast at the Livery @ Rumfish y Vino, on October 9th at 8:30 a.m. The inspiring morning will feature real stories of impact from participants whose lives have been transformed by affordable housing in Ventura. For tickets and sponsorship opportunities, please visit www.VenturaHousing.org/StateofVH
California Housing & Community Development Director Gustavo Velasquez has been invited to speak alongside Jeffrey Lambert, CEO of Ventura Housing. Lambert will share a look back at the agency’s 76-year legacy and share the vision for Ventura Housing’s future towards addressing Ventura’s affordable housing needs. The State of Ventura Housing breakfast promises to deliver both inspiration and actionable insights as attendees explore how collective localized support creates lasting change in our community.
As CEO since August 2023, Jeffrey Lambert brings over two decades of community development expertise to his role, having served as Community Development Director for both the City of Ventura and City of Oxnard. His background includes strategic planning and development work with the Ventura County Community Foundation as Chief Operating Officer, and extensive consulting experience through Lambert Consulting LLC.
“This breakfast represents an opportunity for our community to gather and discuss one of our most immediate challenges,” said Jeffrey Lambert, CEO of Ventura Housing. “We’re bringing together the stories, the data, and the leadership in one place to discuss actionable housing solutions. Each discussion, partnership, and door we open moves us closer to ensuring everyone in Ventura County has a safe and affordable home.”
Atlas, a nonprofit arm of Ventura Housing, plays a vital role in connecting resources, community support, and opportunity to those who need it most. Through Atlas, individuals and families not only access affordable housing but also build stability, dignity, and a path forward. Your tax-deductible sponsorship of the State of Ventura Housing breakfast will be facilitated through Atlas. Sponsorship and tax-deductible donations are available through Atlas at https://givebutter.com/StateofVH.
Ventura Housing – The Housing Authority of the City of San Buenaventura is now Ventura Housing. The agency serves as the community’s trusted housing partner with more than 75 years of experience helping residents and future generations to thrive. Ventura Housing’s refreshed name and look better reflect its commitment to opening doors, empowering lives, strengthening communities, and advancing housing affordability. Ventura Housing administers multifaceted housing programs that support low-income families within Ventura, from developing new and rehabilitating existing properties to managing the Housing Choice Voucher program and monitoring city income-restricted properties. It also provides access to case management and service coordination, the Family Self-Sufficiency Program (FSS), Resident Opportunities & Self-Sufficiency Program (ROSS), and Student Scholarship Program. www.venturahousing.org