When our institutions are under threat, the best response is action. In Santa Cruz, that means adopting a nonprofit—supporting it with time, money, or attention. With over 500 local organizations, there's one for everyone. Defend what makes this place special. Civil society survives when we choose to make it ours.

A major new federal law will soon require small private companies in the US to report details on their ownership and control structures to the government. This legislation called the Corporate Transparency Act (CTA) was passed in 2021 as part of broader efforts to combat financial crimes like money laundering and terrorism financing. 

At this event, Bill Richter of Richter Law Offices will lead us through an analysis of your most puzzling contract clauses. This event is often as fun and hilarious as it is informative.