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On Sunday December 1 the Pomona Optimist Club held its annual Walmart Shopping Spree at the Rio Rancho Walmart. 48 students from 5 elementary schools were were selected by school officials to attend the shopping spree, sadly only 40 actually came. Each student was given $125 to spend on clothing, shoes and other personal Items. The Pomona Optimist Club donated stuffed animals that were distributed by Santa. Personal shopper volunteers accompanied each student to help them select items. The volunteers were form the Village Academy, Pomona Police Explorers, LA County Fire Department Explorers and the California Conservation Corps Pomona Center. A total of $4,184 was spent at the shopping spree.

Thanks to Councilwoman Norma Garcia, Councilman Steve Lustro, Councilman Rubio Gonzales and LA County Fire for their support during the shopping spree. Special thanks to John Forbing for being our Santa for the morning. All of the students enjoyed their visit with Santa.

Last but not least a BIG THANKS to M Joyce Bakersmith who spends countless hours planning and organizing this event.

The Pomona Optimist Club thanks Walmart for their generous support of the Shopping Spree and all those who come to our fundraisers. The financial support from the Pomona community and business make programs such as this possible.

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All month long, in honor of Giving Month, we are sharing stories of local businesses, congregations, and organizations emphasizing giving during the holiday season. Our first story is from Temple Beth Israel! #KindnessPomona

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Temple Beth Israel Gives Back December 2, 2019 by Lauren Cohen Temple Beth Israel in Pomona has had a strong history of Social Action for the past twenty years. Their Social Action Committee has been actively working to help our community in a variety of ways, including feeding the homeless, collect... ... See more

Last night City Council declared December “Giving Month” in the City of Pomona! Members of Compassionate Pomona, Hum and Rose Bui, Andrew Quinones, and Lauren Seganos Cohen were all there to receive the proclamation.

What a better way to kick off the month than to celebrate #GivingDay today? Make a donation to your favorite charity, nonprofit, or congregation today!

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Does your business, organization, or congregation emphasize GIVING during the holiday season? If so, Compassionate Pomona wants to hear your story! Throughout the month of December, which Pomona City Council has declared "Giving Month," we will be sharing stories of charitable giving and generosity throughout our city.

If you have a story to share, let us know! Stories will be featured on our website and here on FB using #KindnessPomona.

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Compassionate Pomona Collects Stories of Giving December 2, 2019 by Lauren Cohen On Monday, December 2, 2019, Pomona City Council declared December to be “Giving Month” in the city of Pomona. In that spirit, Compassionate Pomona is seeking stories of giving and generosity in the Pomona area! Doe... ... See more

Weekend to End Homelessness Pop up Event was wonderful in raising awareness and getting involved in various organizations such as Volunteers of America, Union Station, Everyone In, LAHSA, that work everyday to work towards ending Homelessness. BIG Thank you to Armory Center For Arts for hosting us. Thank you Daniella Alcedo for allowing me to collaborate on this event with you, we did it!
Thank you Reggie Clark for representing Volunteers of America. Thank you Shawn Morrissey for sharing your story and being a true inspiration and for the continued hardwork poured into the community. Big Thanks to Andrew Andres Quinonez for creating a wonderful visual content Art piece that truly represents displaced individuals of various races. Thank you DJ Nickyboi Ilagan for creating beautiful energy throughout the event. Thank you to Spoken Word Artists Cory Cofer Tyrone Stokes Derek Brown for bringing your powerful words to move the space. Thank Vladimir Noel IG @whosvlad for creating Live Art. Also thank you to @Lisa Simone for vending. Special Thank you to Eva Emmer ❤ and all who donated clothing to for our Participants. ... See more

Last week 19 Community Partners took a 9-Hour Course in Sky School Breath Meditation in Pomona with Bill Herman, Director of Sky Schools Globally. This stress reduction work takes about 20 minutes each day, has research to show it's effectiveness in schools, in prisons, with veterans, and within police departments. Wouldn't it be great if all our community did this practice that boosts our immune system, helps with depression, anxiety and PTSD, and gives us a clear mind, even in the midst of stress? ... See more

Watch Andres Quinonez and others as they clean up MLK Park in Pomona.

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Saturday, September 21, 2019 at MLK Junior Park in Pomona #socalservicecorps #pomona