The Collaborative Bulletin
February Recap
By Jasmine Corena and Cesar Salto
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Heart to Heart: Community Wellness Event
This February, WMCC hosted the Heart to Heart Community Wellness Event through our Health Equity Initiative. Community members were invited to walk in and receive free heart health screenings, nutrition support, and educational resources aimed at increasing awareness and promoting early prevention. With support of our partners: Sutter Health, the American Heart Association, Golden Valley Health Centers, Central Valley PACE, and WIC, we were able to provide health screenings, resources, and produce to 44 community members.
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CEO Message
West Modesto Community Collaborative achieved important milestones. During the month of February, we organized our first “Heart to Heart” Community Wellness Event through our Health Equity Initiative with the support of our partners: Sutter Health, the American Heart Association, Golden Valley Health Centers, Central Valley PACE, and WIC....
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Join our community walking group!
Our bi-weekly community walking group is open to all ages and takes place every 1st and 3rd Friday of the month at 9 am. We meet at our temporary office located at 529 California Ave., Modesto, CA 95351, and enjoy a refreshing walk along the Helen White Memorial Trail. It’s a great way to stay active, connect with neighbors, and enjoy the outdoors.
Bring a friend or family member and join us!
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Meeting Workers Where They Are
Members from our California Workplace Outreach Project (CWOP), together with Valley Forward, conducted a dairy farm outreach visit in Fresno in February to share informational resources and food with the dairy workers. The workers expressed their appreciation for the shared resources and safety awareness material. They also expressed their concerns over ICE and their strong need for food resources, highlighting the need for further, future outreach.
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Nurturing Little Hearts Through Joy & Connection
Our Lightning Bugs had the sweetest time celebrating Valentine’s Day together! The little ones shared thoughtful valentines and sweet treats with one another, filling the room with smiles and kindness. They also enjoyed a yummy snack and plenty of playtime, making the celebration both fun and heartwarming. Moments like these help our youngest learners build friendships, practice sharing, and experience the joy of community.
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Growing Our Leadership: Meet Our New Board Members
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My name is Nancy Martinez Urieta-Garcia, and above all, I’m a big sister, a wife, a daughter. I grew up in West Modesto from the age of 5, when my parents and I immigrated from Morelia, Michoacan. Since then, I’ve had the opportunity to experience firsthand how important it is to have a community center like WMCC in your neighborhood. There were many years when my mom depended on this organization for her own sense of belonging and connection to a place she was so unfamiliar with......
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My name is Luke Schwartz, & I was born & raised in Stockton, CA. I currently live in Modesto with my wife, Erin. We have a two-and-a-half-year-old daughter, Hailey. I have been with the Stan County Sheriff’s office for the last 21-years. I am a patrol sergeant currently working out of our main headquarters on Hackett Rd. I have worked administrative assignments, served in the courthouse as a bailiff, patrolled in contract cities, & was our agency’s public information officer for a number of years......
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| | | | | A changemaker rooted in the community of West Modesto, Juan Telles has spent over a decade channeling his passion for service and the environment into action. Through his extensive experience in community organizing and youth programming with organizations like Valley Improvement Projects, The Tuolumne River Trust, and Latino Outdoors, he has become a dedicated leader focused on more than just immediate solutions. He is a vocal advocate for his community, emphasizing the power of relationships and being innovative. Juan's driving belief is in building durable systems that create a truly impactful and lasting legacy. | |
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