Tag: civic engagement

• On Fridays We Fight!

  

  On Fridays We Fight! Join me every Friday for ways to advocate for our communities.

  Sofia Colón

  June 7, 2019

  Politically Active

  #WeAllGrow, activism, California, civic engagement, community service, culture, education, environment, Family, Health, higher education, Lifestyle, literacy, Mamas Con Poder, service, Stockton, Stockton CA, storytelling, volunteer, volunteer week, volunteering, working parents

• Help Restore Library & Recreation Services for Stockton, California

  

  When the Fair Oaks Public Library closed, I thought surely someone would do something. I didn’t think it would remain closed. Unfortunately, since 2010, it has sat silent and boarded up. In the Summer of 2013, I read the building was up for sale. I was shocked! I couldn’t imagine it being anything else but…

  Sofia Colón

  August 17, 2016

  Politically Active

  civic engagement, Community, community service, Donation, education, Fair Oaks Public Library, Family, grassroots, Library, literacy, Measure M, Stockton, Stockton public library, StrongLibraries=StrongCommunities, Yes On M

• 3 Keys To Becoming An Extraordinary Volunteer

  

  Great, you’ve decided to volunteer! You’ve spent time figuring your commitments and found an organization to help your community. Though many organizations are happy to simply have volunteers, here are 3 keys to becoming an extraordinary volunteer.

  Sofia Colón

  July 6, 2016

  Politically Active

  civic engagement, Community, community service, community volunteer, effort, patience, respect, service, Stockton, volunteer

• How to Start Volunteering in Your Community

  April 10 – April 16 is National Volunteer Week. A wholehearted “Thank you!” to the many volunteers who give their time to help community organizations! If you’re thinking about volunteering but not sure how to begin I can show you how.

  Sofia Colón

  April 14, 2016

  Politically Active

  Arthur Ash, civic engagement, Community, community service, Family, friends, neighborhood, service, Stockton, volunteering

• Incorporating Culture Into Your High School Resume

  Roxanne Ocampo, also known as Quetzal Mama, in her book Flight of the Quetzal Mama How to Raise Latino Superstars and Get Them Into The Best Colleges, advises students to find creative ways to connect to your culture as an important component to building your high school résumé. I’m sharing how my children have found…

  Sofia Colón

  March 30, 2016

  cinema, civic engagement, college admissions, Community, creative, culture, dance, education, Family, high school, Lifestyle, movies, music, storytelling, strategy