Senator Susan Rubio Newsletter - December 2024

2024 SENATOR RUBIO’S OPERATION GOBBLE

Senator Rubio and volunteers at the Operation Gobble event.

It’s truly amazing what can be accomplished when we come together as a community! I am humbled to have partnered with incredible organizations like God’s Pantry‚ NextEra Energy‚ Cal Broadband‚ AAA‚ San Gabriel Valley Water Company‚ Suburban Water Systems and Pomona Unified School District that helped organize these events and for bringing some holiday joy by distributing turkeys and groceries to feed over 1‚500 families during Operation Gobble.

I would also like to thank the many volunteers‚ my staff‚ organizations and countless others who donated their time and resources to support families in the area bringing our community together to spread holiday magic.
 


IN THE DISTRICT

SAN GABRIEL VALLEY WATER ASSOCIATION ANNUAL BREAKFAST

Senator Rubio and other event attendees.

I was pleased to attend the San Gabriel Water Association annual breakfast meeting today and engage with leaders who are dedicated to addressing critical water issues. Thank you to the association for having me and sharing valuable insights and best practices.

As your state senator‚ I’m committed to supporting strong water policies that ensure sustainable‚ affordable‚ clean water for all. Together‚ we can protect this vital resource for future generations.
 

GRAND OPENING YWCA SAN GABRIEL VALLEY WELLNESS‚ EQUITY AND EMPOWERMENT CENTER

Senator Rubio and other event attendees cutting the opening ribbon with supersized scissors.

Congratulations to the YWCA San Gabriel Valley on the new addition to their Wellness‚ Equity‚ and Empowerment Center. This computer lab‚ designed specifically for youth‚ will host workshops on coding‚ digital literacy‚ 3D printing‚ and so much more. 

This new computer lab could not be possible without the partnership with Assemblywoman Blanca Rubio and International Game Technology (IGT) After School. Thank you for providing a space for some of our most vulnerable population to have access to technology. Your tireless efforts will help ensure the success of our next generation of leaders.
 

CITY OF LA VERNE VETERANS DAY CEREMONY

Senator Rubio, staff, and veterans at the event.

It was an incredible day in the City of La Verne at their Veterans Day Ceremony‚ hosted by VFW Post 12034‚ to honor the valor and dedication of our nation’s heroes. The heartfelt speeches‚ the waving flags‚ and the camaraderie that filled the air all served as a powerful reminder of the debt of gratitude we owe to our veterans. Their service and sacrifice are the bedrock upon which our nation stands.

 


COMMUNITY RESOURCES

LA Care Community Resource Center Pomona

They offer a wide array of services including enrollment support for Medi-Cal and other health coverage programs‚ health and wellness classes‚ cooking classes and a food pantry.

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Veteran Education Benefits

Baldwin Park Adult & Community Education (BPACE) 

BPACE is approved by the State of California to provide Veteran Education Benefits. BPACE provides training opportunities for eligible veterans and active duty personnel. Educational benefits provided by the GI Bill. 

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Domestic Violence Assistance

California Partnership to End Domestic Violence. Find a local domestic violence organization in your community. 

YWCA San Gabriel Valley

The YWCA provides a diverse array of assistance including: senior services‚ behavioral health case management‚ affordable housing advocacy‚ please dial (626) 960-2995. Should you require assistance regarding their domestic violence shelter‚ please call the 24-hour hotline at (626) 967-0658‚ which remains at your disposal at all times. 

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