W e e k l y RIALTO RECORD
Vol 22, NO. 12
Nov. 30, 2023
A T han ksg iv in g With out Ba r rier s : Ca r riza l es an d Sh iekh L eads Rialto in Door-to-Door Community Effor t
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The Shiekh Impact team and community partners preparing to distribute turkeys to the community.
By Manny Sandoval
n a heartwarming display of community spirit, last week City of Rialto Mayor Pro Tem Andy Carrizales, in collaboration with local businesses and celebrities, brought Thanksgiving joy directly to the doorsteps of residents. This initiative saw community leaders and volunteers distribute hundreds of turkeys, complete with all the Thanksgiving sides and essentials, directly to neighborhoods. This hands-on approach effectively removed transportation barriers, ensuring that the festive spirit reached every corner of the community. Carrizales collaborated with Shiekh Shoes
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Actor Diego Tinoco (left), Audrey Carrizales (center), and Rialto Mayor Pro Tem Andy Carrizales.
and Coffee Nutzz, alongside prominent figures such as Diego Tinoco from Netflix's "On My Block," local artists El Jilguero, Los Alvarado, Christian Mendoza, and Edgar El Narquillo. Joining them were Rialto Unified School District Board of Education Members Edgar Montes and Evelyn Dominguez, as well as representatives from County Superintendent Ted Alejandre's office. The Rialto police and fire departments also played a significant role, contributing to a unified community effort.
"It's always a great feeling to give back to the community during the holiday season. I look forward to December 14th, when we celebrate our 10th annual 'Joy for Jackets' event, where we've given thousands of new
jackets to kids in our community. This year, we have a milestone event planned with some surprise celebrities and much more," said Carrizales, reflecting on the initiative's impact and the forthcoming event.
The 10th Annual Joy for Jackets is on December 14th, 2023, from 3 PM to 5 PM at Coffee Nutzz located at 119 E. Foothill Blvd. in Rialto. While the jackets have been pre-selected for this year's event, community members wishing to contribute can call or text Alicia at (909) 709-2901 to donate. This series of events underscores the City of Rialto's commitment to meeting and exceeding its residents' needs, particularly during the holiday season when community Food Distribution, cont. on next pg.
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CAPSBC, Young Visionaries Youth Leadership Academy, and community members bracing themselves for the line ahead - minutes before the start of the Turkey Giveaway.
By Manny Sandoval
n a remarkable display of community spirit and generosity, the Community Action Partnership of San Bernardino County (CAPSBC) hosted a massive Turkey Giveaway event at its headquarters, bringing holiday cheer to countless families across San Bernardino County.
An hour before the event's official 10 AM start, a line of eager recipients snaked along
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San Bernardino Mayor Helen Tran handing a mother snack packs for her children.
Tippecanoe Avenue and around Mill Street, highlighting the community's need and enthusiasm. Attendees were greeted with a hearty 14-16 pound turkey, food boxes, snack packs for children, and an assortment of vendor freebies.
Patricia Nickols-Butler, CEO of CAPSBC, expressed her gratitude, "On behalf of Community Action Partnership and Young Visionaries Youth Leadership Academy, we thank everyone for their overwhelming
support. Today's turnout is a testament to our community's commitment to combating food insecurity. The presence of our dedicated staff, board members, partner agencies, vendors, and notably, our Mayor underscores the true spirit of Thanksgiving." San Bernardino Mayor Helen Tran, energetically greeting families despite being nine months pregnant, added, "This event is CAPSBC, cont. on next pg.