TODAY, SEE YOU SOON! Community Clean Up!

When: Saturday, May 31, 2025
Time: 9:00am – 11:00am
Where: Matt Garcia Foundation Office, 717 Texas Street, Fairfield, CA 94533

The Matt Garcia Foundation will provide gloves, garbage pickers and buckets for collecting the trash.

Students can earn community service hours. Lunch provided after the cleanup.

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Message From the President

We are truly honored and grateful to be recognized by the City of Fairfield as part of the Adopt-A-Street Program – a meaningful initiative that reflects our shared commitment to Keeping Fairfield Beautiful.

The Matt Garcia Foundation is proud to play a part in making our city cleaner, greener, and more connected. This recognition fuels our mission to Serve, Support, and Inspire our community through positive action.

Together, we’re not just keeping streets clean – we’re building a legacy of love, pride, and service in honor of Matt’s vision.

Thank you for the support, Fairfield! Let’s keep making a difference – one street at a time.

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Does stress affect your memory? - Elizabeth Cox

Explore the stages of how your memory stores information and how short-term stress impacts this process.

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You spend weeks studying for an important test. On the big day, you wait nervously as your teacher hands it out. You’re working your way through, when you’re asked to define "ataraxia." You know you’ve seen the word before, but your mind goes blank. What just happened? Elizabeth Cox details the complex relationship between stress and memory.

Lesson by Elizabeth Cox, directed by Artrake Studio.

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Assist-A-Grad Scholarships

We did it again this year! We kept twelve Assist-A-Grad dreams alive. We are so proud of the students we interviewed because of their efforts in school, and all of the volunteer hours they gave. Let’s celebrate with them to stir up more good works.

Every year we sit with the students I offer them the same advice: “Always ask for help.” This year I added, “Don’t just seek help, pursue it.” These scholarships will help build up their confidence to help them endure through college. We know that without wavering we can stop the violence one dream at a time because in these students we saw a glimpse of the good things that are coming. 

We also had the opportunity to hold back our tears as we shared memories of how Matt inspired us, how Lesley inspired us, and how Dwight inspired us. Once again, these amazing students from Fairfield inspired us to hold fast to Matt’s dream. If you find yourself in need of some inspiration, you might volunteer with us next year to interview for Assist-A-Grad. You won’t be disappointed. We make a good team.

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Kickstarter Launched

If you're looking for a project to support, this is it! All of my journal entries from my 2016 bicycle trip across the country in one place.

Click HERE and you will be directed to the KICKSTARTER LAUNCH PAGE.

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New Hours for Fairfield Art Walk

The hours are now from 5 to 8pm on the third Friday.

We can’t wait to see you! Let’s celebrate art, community, and creativity together.

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TODAY, Third Thursday Meet-up

All are encouraged to join us during next month’s Third Thursday craft day (3:30-5:30 pm @ The Matt Garcia Foundation Office).

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2nd Tuesday of Every Month

The Homicide Survivors Support Group offers a compassionate space for those affected by violent loss. Together, we share our grief, support one another, and honor our loved ones. Our mission is to foster healing, resilience, and hope in the face of

unimaginable loss.

717 N Texas Street

Fairfield, CA 94533

6:00 pm - 7:30 pm

Second Tuesday of every month

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Happy Mother's Day

Happy Mother's Day

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Mother's Day Market

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Thursdays Fairfield Farmers Market

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Let's Talk About Safety

Lithium battery caution:

According to reports from the International Fire & Rescue Services, there are numerous lithium battery fires each year. “In 2024 Phoenix, Arizona, has reported a total of 93 fires where lithium-ion batteries were identified at the origin. These fires have involved devices such as e-bikes, scooters, hoverboards, power tools, and electric vehicles (Fire and Rescue NSW-2024).”

• To ensure safety when charging phones and other devices, prioritize using original or reputable chargers, avoid overcharging or overloading outlets, and never cover or charge devices on flammable surfaces. 
• When charging a phone inside your car, be sure to use a car charger that is rated to handle the wattage of the phone. Always follow the vehicle owner’s manual instructions.
• Charge devices on a flat, hard surface away from flammable materials.
• Don't charge devices under pillows, on soft furnishings like beds or sofas, or in direct sunlight.
• Keep charging devices in a cool, dry place.
• Avoid charging devices in areas with high temperatures or near heaters or radiators.

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