W e e k l y COLTON COURIER
Vol 146 , NO. 36
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August 23, 2018
Esperanza Project making big waves in the Inland Empire By Manny B. Sandoval
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hrough a meeting with Riverside-San Bernardino County Indian Health Inc. (RSBCIHI), the Esperanza Project was offered office space to hold its meetings and wellness group sessions. The Esperanza Project supports the awareness of mental health and wellness for the underserved communities. Office space for the organization is extraordinary news and will make for even greater success, for the community and the organization, which became a non-profit in June 2018. “RSBCIHI has offered an opportunity through a grant to help Esperanza Project grow and continue its mission. This has bridged two identities into one to meet the same passion: to proEsperanza, cont. on pg. 2
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The Esperanza Project supports the awareness of mental health and wellness for the underserved communities. Pictured from left are member volunteers Yesenia Rodriguez and daughter Julie, Victor Salazar, Nadifa Warren, Deseri Bedolla, Connie Rosales, Jackie GuzmanGonzalez, Rosendo Gonzalez, Maria Reyes Perumean, and Derek Perumean.
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David Phelps to perfor m at Immanuel Baptist Church in Highland
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tudents of all grade levels and their families are encouraged to attend the Third Annual CJUSD College and Career Fair, to be held from 5:30-7:30 PM Wednesday, Oct. 3 at the Gonzales Community Center, 670 Colton Avenue in Colton. Admission is free. This event is a collaborative effort of the Colton Joint Unified School District and City of Colton with sponsorship from the law firm of Atkinson, Andelson, Loya, Ruud & Romo, Omnitrans, Inland Empire Economic Partnership, and Horace Mann Insurance (Marcos Mata Agency). The fair has become a popular tradition in Colton, with the district’s first two annual events each drawing more than 3,000 in attendance. The College and Career Fair features nearly 100 booths representing colleges, universities, technical/trade schools and career pathways. In addition, this year’s fair will feature workshops on financial aid, and an opportunity for students and parents to begin their Free Application for Federal
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The College and Career Fair will feature nearly 100 booths representing colleges, universities, technical/trade schools and career pathways. Student Aid (FAFSA). Seniors who participate in a Cash for College Workshop and fill out a survey will be able to enter a
$1,000 Scholarship Raffle! The popular STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art,
and Math) Room will be back this year with several engaging, Career fair, cont. on pg. 2