Successful Day of Service

On June 3, 2023, more than 100 volunteers spanned out across Alhambra for the first Alhambra Chamber Day of Service, spearheaded by its Nonprofit Council. Maria Gao (Evike.com), Keith Ko (Chinese Bible Missions Church), and Joanna Vargas (Downtown Alhambra Business Association) coordinated the day with key volunteers from local churches, nonprofits, and local businesses. The day was supported with donations from The Home Depot, Baja Cali, Raising Cane’s, Starbucks, Republic Services, and New Century BMW. The Alhambra Day of Service showcased the best of the Alhambra community coming together.

Team leads from Catalyst SGV pose with volunteers at Marguerita Elementary School after digging out weeds to prepare the ground for the planting of an educational nature garden. Photo courtesy of Minh Trinh at MT Photography

Volunteers from Bank of the West help clean the streets along Atlantic Blvd and Valley Blvd. Photo courtesy of Minh Trinh at MT Photography

Alhambra Councilmember Katherine Lee volunteered along with local residents and members of local churches and organizations to help beautify the City. Photo courtesy of Minh Trinh at MT Photography

Alhambra Chamber President Chris Balmaseda, Chamber Nonprofit Council Chair Maria Gao, and Chamber Board Members Kevin Houser and Nickie Chan joined volunteers from Bank of the West at the Atlantic Blvd / Valley Blvd location.Photo courtesy of Minh Trinh at MT Photography

Team leads Joanna Vargas and Jewelyn Co gather with volunteers for the Main St / Garfield Ave location before heading to the streets to clean up trash, scrape gum, and sweep debris from the area. Photo courtesy of Minh Trinh at MT Photography

Volunteers at Marguerita Elementary School help dig out weeds and prepare the soil for the garden. Photo courtesy of Minh Trinh at MT Photography