e e k l y W EL CHICANo Vol 57, NO. 02
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Community celebrates women d u r i n g 3 r d A n n u a l W. I . N . & W i n e THIS WEEK
Caden’s toy drive gleans 350 teddy bears f or LLUCH Pg. 4
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Women of influence were celebrated and honored during the W.I.N. & Wine event hosted by Scene 360 Business, Association & the Ladies of W.I.N. on Thursday, Dec. 27 in San Bernardino. Pictured from left: Terrance Stone, Gloria Maciás Harrison, Lea Michelle Cash, San Bernardino Mayor John Valdivia, Linda Hart and Bessine Richard.
Children’s Fund celebrates 30 year s of giving
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hildren’s Fund, a nonprofit serving vulnerable children in San Bernardino County since 1986, has concluded the 30th Annual Celebration of Giving toy drive campaign, and the results demonstrate the generosity of our region.
Pete Aguilar issues 115th Congressional Report
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Nearly 33,605 gifts and gift cards were collected, inventoried, and distributed this holiday season to foster youth and other vulnerable children throughout San Bernardino County. Year after year, more people get involved and donate more gifts than the previous year. Last years’ campaign allowed us to serve 33,000 children. “Many children in our community go without a gift during the holiday season,” said Dr. Ciriaco “Cid” Pinedo, President & CEO of Children’s Fund. “That is just unacceptable to us. With the support of our many donors, we ensure those children are not forgotten.” Giving, cont. on next pg.