W e e k l y COLTON COURIER
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THIS WEEK Gloria’s Corner Pg. 3
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Mobile Dairy makes stop at Reche Canyon Elementary
uring a visit from a dairy cow and calf on March 8, students at Reche Canyon Elementary learned firsthand the role of agriculture in the food supply, the journey of milk and dairy foods from the farm to the table and school cafeteria, and the importance of a balanced diet. Dairy Council of California’s Mobile Dairy Classroom assemblies bring a real cow and calf to elementary schools, agriculture days and fairs throughout California. These learning labs teach kindergarten through sixthgrade students about food literacy, milk and dairy foods, cow care on the farm, food groups, the milking process and agriculture technology. EnglishLanguage Arts, Math and Science are integrated into the lesson, which aligns with Common Core State Standards. Mobile Dairy Classroom assemblies are provided at no cost to schools by Dairy Council of California, an organization supported by California dairy farm families and milk proces-
The Mobile Dairy Classroom strives to make connections to agriculture and nutrition.
sors that strives to elevate the health of children and families in California through the pursuit of lifelong healthy eating habits. Mobile Dairy Classroom complements other nutrition educa-
tion programs offered by Dairy Council of California, including free, in-classroom nutrition curriculum. When Mobile Dairy Classroom is paired with classroom lessons designed to build healthy eating behaviors from all
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five food groups, students can make a powerful food literacy connection. “In an age when children spend Dairy, cont. on next pg.
Acts of kindess - inspiring hope within the community By Julie Egle
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f you live in the city of Colton, you have probably noticed an increase in the homeless population over the past few years. In 2018, according to the San Bernardino 2018 Homeless Count and Subpopulation Survey Final Report, there were 2,118 homeless people in San Bernardino County. That is a 13.5% increase from 2017. As a result, the growing population is a current concern among residents.
Health receives $17M for homeless outreach program
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Hygiene packets are assembled by CSUSB social work students and distributed at one of Mobile Handup Solutions shower events that occur twice a week in Colton.
Colton has been working hard to find solutions to the problem. Recently, the city requested grant funding from the government to provide services to the homeless. Even without funding from the government there are people in the community that are making a difference. Mr. Anthony Garcia, of Mobile Handup Solutions, a nonprofit organization providing mobile showers and other services to the homeless community
in Colton, works diligently to address this issue. Mr. Garcia, in collaboration with various faith-based and benevolent organizations, provides showers twice a week in the city of Colton, and in other areas in the Inland Empire. In addition to the showers, Mr. Garcia connects people with additional services and resources. As a social work student at California State University, San Bernardino, I am currently working on a community outreach project with five other students: Stacy Arevalo, Elvia Gallo, Monique Metoyer, Martin Diaz Solorio, and Yvette Robles. In support of Mr. Garcia’s mission to assist and empower the homeless, we collected donated items and put together hygiene packets to distribute at one of Mobile Handup Solutions shower events. The packets include: deodorant, floss, gloves, lotion, soap, socks, Kindness, cont. on next pg.