tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-55777379334054779302024-03-16T07:28:33.204-07:00Matt Garcia FoundationThe Matt Garcia Foundationhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08571352190980848414noreply@blogger.comBlogger1333125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5577737933405477930.post-88136479504783399942024-03-16T07:28:00.000-07:002024-03-16T07:28:00.125-07:00Assist-A-Grad Scholarship<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhj3m2IhemHEt8tpAIHJ6rLIpny51g731Irz6plP5_WMjkvoxnabS_eCv9m1blKJte0duZ45D64bNi1U6RIIXQ6ZHYy-vyE6HpIJNEja1Qv8WkQKghkL-qREAMFqgVhhM7E45TYzBzoMC5E_OwdG87Mn2HYojxUmTRgG7uk9knknS-EFk-eVo6IxBKuXlSR/s1057/Assit%20a%20Grad.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1057" data-original-width="938" height="487" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhj3m2IhemHEt8tpAIHJ6rLIpny51g731Irz6plP5_WMjkvoxnabS_eCv9m1blKJte0duZ45D64bNi1U6RIIXQ6ZHYy-vyE6HpIJNEja1Qv8WkQKghkL-qREAMFqgVhhM7E45TYzBzoMC5E_OwdG87Mn2HYojxUmTRgG7uk9knknS-EFk-eVo6IxBKuXlSR/w432-h487/Assit%20a%20Grad.png" width="432" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Time is ticking! Secure your future by applying for an Assist-A-Grad Scholarship. The deadline is Friday, March 8th. Visit <a href="http://www.assist-a-grad.org">www.assist-a-grad.org</a> for more details. Don't miss out on this chance to invest in your education!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Direct: 707.372.4160<br />Email: info@ffinest.org<br /><a href="https://mattgarciafoundation.org/" target="_blank">Website</a></div><div><br style="text-align: left;" /></div></div><br /><p><br /></p>Matt Garcia Foundationhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18155310016704494862noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5577737933405477930.post-4473169586559441362024-03-13T07:33:00.000-07:002024-03-13T07:33:00.124-07:00A Few Facts About the Month of March<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhyBdxjVgZ-nOD4CvQdyiZCWSPb6Y6z-CLTvIKX8m-a-jyaw1Uajcc5-d7FGKAo1JUwA_bCc17Qo0kwxlFeduXKeF4wn3OVRtJlQJ-wRolaxgrcwP_BcQIuU8zqi1dHVcAXZHxV7g3oEYVvpO-ETwqg1_juV678nLAsz2vvynS1BLw7__xNpi_atsgs6amR/s400/spring-word-flowers.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="170" data-original-width="400" height="196" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhyBdxjVgZ-nOD4CvQdyiZCWSPb6Y6z-CLTvIKX8m-a-jyaw1Uajcc5-d7FGKAo1JUwA_bCc17Qo0kwxlFeduXKeF4wn3OVRtJlQJ-wRolaxgrcwP_BcQIuU8zqi1dHVcAXZHxV7g3oEYVvpO-ETwqg1_juV678nLAsz2vvynS1BLw7__xNpi_atsgs6amR/w461-h196/spring-word-flowers.jpg" width="461" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Color:</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Aquamarine, which means happiness, hope and everlasting youth. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">International Women’s Day:</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">On March 8, 1908, Women workers marched through New York City’s Lower East Side to protest child labor, sweatshop working conditions, and women’s suffrage. Beginning in 1910, March 8 became annually recognized as International Women’s Day.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">St. Patrick’s Day:</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">A special day celebrating Irish culture with parades, music dancing, and a whole lot of green. St. Patrick’s Day originated in honor of the Patrick Saint of Ireland.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Start of Spring:</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">March represents new growth, fertility and procreation in plants. It’s a good time to start sowing seeds for certain plants.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Direct: 707.372.4160<br />Email: info@ffinest.org<br /><a href="https://mattgarciafoundation.org/" target="_blank">Website</a></div><div><br style="text-align: left;" /></div></div></div><br /><p><br /></p>Matt Garcia Foundationhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18155310016704494862noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5577737933405477930.post-82854205584682162622024-03-10T07:11:00.000-07:002024-03-10T07:11:00.132-07:00Real Talk Podcast<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgEKohLQ_UjJvb4xbpz644XASpI3yp7SSnvYoHBe7_rzM_NRuy9ooLsd3NGH8QzocwpFAn1Ci5eUME_h9P0eTrS33df2bkK1ll97MQeoC7M2LS1TjAA6XuUG2akiIe7-VMFE-G2ChushejYwyxy4ApF6VflxjeXMNmGr9rI_rmteHX2ZwOGRVC4-tQLtpH_/s1200/Real%20Talk.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="673" data-original-width="1200" height="280" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgEKohLQ_UjJvb4xbpz644XASpI3yp7SSnvYoHBe7_rzM_NRuy9ooLsd3NGH8QzocwpFAn1Ci5eUME_h9P0eTrS33df2bkK1ll97MQeoC7M2LS1TjAA6XuUG2akiIe7-VMFE-G2ChushejYwyxy4ApF6VflxjeXMNmGr9rI_rmteHX2ZwOGRVC4-tQLtpH_/w501-h280/Real%20Talk.jpg" width="501" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Andre & Annette Davis are the founders of WE ARE NEVER ALONE INTERVENTION/PREVENTION OUTREACH MINISTRY PROGRAM. Sharing about the importance of FAITH & FAMILY on Real Talk Podcast Fairfield podcast 2. We believe all parents want to be good parents and have a healthy FAMILY. Well truth be told GOD created All family and left us principles on how to be successful raising our FAMILIES by FAITH through our 1st experiences of lifes storms and ups and downs in trying to raise FAMILY on our own understanding. GOD tells us without FAITH it's impossible to please HIM! We share about what FAITH is. FAITH is the substance of things hoped for, yet things Not Seen. We learn quick that FAITH has an enemy called FEAR (FALSE EVIDENCE APPEARING REAL). We also know that FAITH without works is dead. I have been a CHAPLAIN/MENTOR and MINISTER at the Juvenile Hall for the last 28 years under W.A. N. A. Program. as a minister. I have had the opportunity to do more celebrations of life (funerals ) of more children and their parents that have come through the Juvenile System than I can count! So, my wife and I have made a covenant with God through our own child's 13 years of incarceration in and out stuck in the system! We had to learn the hard way that without faith it is impossible to please God! And we want to get this message out to all families that GOD is the beginning and the end and following HIS principles on FAITH & FAMILY in life will be much easier if we seek wisdom and follow HIS blueprint! This way we won't have to FEAR life for our FAMILYS because we have FAITH and follow the one who gives us life! This is what gives us peace to be able to raise the children he has given us responsibility to raise HIS way! This is when we realize that WE WERE NOT EVER ALONE! DRE4CHRIST FOR LIFE!!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Visit <a href="http://www.ffinest.org">www.ffinest.org</a> for podcast episodes.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Direct: 707.372.4160<br />Email: info@ffinest.org<br /><a href="https://mattgarciafoundation.org/" target="_blank">Website</a></div><div><br style="text-align: left;" /></div></div></div><br /><p><br /></p>Matt Garcia Foundationhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18155310016704494862noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5577737933405477930.post-89542014672571634632024-03-07T10:02:00.000-08:002024-03-07T10:02:00.131-08:00Survivors Support Group<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiC3ZjhOiQpE912VUrGbgnnEZ6pHjYDMG0q1FYcWAXrlBeHbiINOXJUDAbnEx9LktBKBJb814LBm0jbGXrHBgQs_-4Q6CZlTaNLK5TjI2zCf6wYJOHjYOoi187F05plFqsbDKq_WV_AZ6kvYPIUuSxHQEjv0WQ3TkqYv-VKaAo59zwWAul0lxJIcKDaWnOF/s618/Survivors%20Support%20Group.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="618" data-original-width="477" height="509" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiC3ZjhOiQpE912VUrGbgnnEZ6pHjYDMG0q1FYcWAXrlBeHbiINOXJUDAbnEx9LktBKBJb814LBm0jbGXrHBgQs_-4Q6CZlTaNLK5TjI2zCf6wYJOHjYOoi187F05plFqsbDKq_WV_AZ6kvYPIUuSxHQEjv0WQ3TkqYv-VKaAo59zwWAul0lxJIcKDaWnOF/w393-h509/Survivors%20Support%20Group.png" width="393" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Direct: 707.372.4160<br />Email: info@ffinest.org<br /><a href="https://mattgarciafoundation.org/" target="_blank">Website</a></div><div><br /></div>Matt Garcia Foundationhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18155310016704494862noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5577737933405477930.post-54036417052183708252024-03-04T08:10:00.000-08:002024-03-04T08:10:00.124-08:00Mandated Child Abuse and Neglect Reporter Training<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgX9BMjZofruoZx1tAotd_6QS91hlGJNFlKVWHjXOY9MMvkMW9eOfnv9oIKunb9lsMMpvYnf7H0z_B0UiFXJr4_5vcVuviKDveFKzu0Stm4ylafrJQrfWKSk1tf-YdKHRxMa40aPlqHVrf1p12gDWTpq9Cho7bJyxdtaXexV55K43Y1vPbccDbJSzUsbR3s/s921/2%20Child%20Abuse.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="691" data-original-width="921" height="328" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgX9BMjZofruoZx1tAotd_6QS91hlGJNFlKVWHjXOY9MMvkMW9eOfnv9oIKunb9lsMMpvYnf7H0z_B0UiFXJr4_5vcVuviKDveFKzu0Stm4ylafrJQrfWKSk1tf-YdKHRxMa40aPlqHVrf1p12gDWTpq9Cho7bJyxdtaXexV55K43Y1vPbccDbJSzUsbR3s/w437-h328/2%20Child%20Abuse.jpg" width="437" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Board members and volunteers from the Matt Garcia Foundation recently completed the 2-hour mandated child abuse and neglect reporter training, sponsored by the California Department of Social Services. This training is required by the Fairfield Police Activities League (PAL) for all of their volunteers. All PAL volunteers are also required to pass the Department of Justice/F.B.I. fingerprint background check. This will allow us to continue participating in PAL events, including the monthly pizza delivery and youth mentoring events. Special thanks to PAL Director Heather Sanderson for helping us complete this required training!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Direct: 707.372.4160<br />Email: info@ffinest.org<br /><a href="https://mattgarciafoundation.org/" target="_blank">Website</a></div><div><br style="text-align: left;" /></div></div><br /><p><br /></p>Matt Garcia Foundationhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18155310016704494862noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5577737933405477930.post-70293075984587315232024-03-01T10:01:00.000-08:002024-03-01T10:01:00.242-08:00Conversation With Our Youth<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgiLg_9_WhZN5as9XtBIGuvar4P2qZZPen6o9qX5kMK7_pcFFSFRZXczYkYREb3W2U0fQmiUbSrt1ZsVs3Pc1naUJKgIYGG1hbLdahZbCM5HRNA2dk-xYZr8UKW034s0fSgytOwtp_7lzqqoc4lDIEZUELgrgxcRgMddruhXoB_5DujsQ8Te-u4fcaib6Wh/s805/Conversation%20with%20our%20youth.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="805" data-original-width="620" height="538" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgiLg_9_WhZN5as9XtBIGuvar4P2qZZPen6o9qX5kMK7_pcFFSFRZXczYkYREb3W2U0fQmiUbSrt1ZsVs3Pc1naUJKgIYGG1hbLdahZbCM5HRNA2dk-xYZr8UKW034s0fSgytOwtp_7lzqqoc4lDIEZUELgrgxcRgMddruhXoB_5DujsQ8Te-u4fcaib6Wh/w414-h538/Conversation%20with%20our%20youth.png" width="414" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Direct: 707.372.4160<br />Email: info@ffinest.org<br /><a href="https://mattgarciafoundation.org/" target="_blank">Website</a></div><div><br /></div>Matt Garcia Foundationhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18155310016704494862noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5577737933405477930.post-15831794280886973602024-02-27T08:48:00.000-08:002024-02-27T08:48:00.136-08:00Quotes of the Month<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg8Ep6Dass8nG1ftigP21kT7XRF72b5F1oWPMbmHYnwnI5ZWBnSgMNI1nCn8p5o9QKmMUd89V2_q6XIn3wXsrNHs2q8uktN6cqzQfWJN-jfj6SPOOGT_J3ci57zfqxo5436Us315As9BVKvT1Fb37jWRs4V8qVD6YeGiVODWAKWmVUTxJbAZaFH4kw8a-uW/s1200/Be%20yourself.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="800" data-original-width="1200" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg8Ep6Dass8nG1ftigP21kT7XRF72b5F1oWPMbmHYnwnI5ZWBnSgMNI1nCn8p5o9QKmMUd89V2_q6XIn3wXsrNHs2q8uktN6cqzQfWJN-jfj6SPOOGT_J3ci57zfqxo5436Us315As9BVKvT1Fb37jWRs4V8qVD6YeGiVODWAKWmVUTxJbAZaFH4kw8a-uW/w481-h320/Be%20yourself.jpg" width="481" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"> “I do not care so much what I am to others as I care what I am to myself.”</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">-Michel de Montaigne</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Don’t you ever let a soul in the world tell you that you can’t be exactly who you are.”</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">-Lady Gaga</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Direct: 707.372.4160<br />Email: info@ffinest.org<br /><a href="https://mattgarciafoundation.org/" target="_blank">Website</a></div><div><br style="text-align: left;" /></div></div></div><br /><p><br /></p>Matt Garcia Foundationhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18155310016704494862noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5577737933405477930.post-87148366995783709052024-02-24T08:55:00.000-08:002024-02-24T08:55:00.133-08:00REAL TALK FAIRFIELD CAL EP 1<div style="text-align: center;"><iframe frameborder="0" height="270" src="https://youtube.com/embed/IEvs8WrAJyY?si=1OLtp_-8E_mgUcmy" width="480"></iframe></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><div>Welcome to the Real Talk Podcast located in the Matt Garcia Foundation Podcast Room! We are here to talk Family, Community, and Generational Wealth! REAL PEOPLE, REAL STORIES, REAL SOLUTIONS!! Come be apart of our community! </div><div><br /></div><div>Follow us on all Social Platforms @RealTalkPodcastFairfield</div><div><br /></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Direct: 707.372.4160<br />Email: info@ffinest.org<br /><a href="https://mattgarciafoundation.org/" target="_blank">Website</a></div><div><br style="text-align: left;" /></div></div></div>Matt Garcia Foundationhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18155310016704494862noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5577737933405477930.post-91431646282105767212024-02-21T08:39:00.000-08:002024-02-21T08:39:00.252-08:00Volunteer Clean Up, SEE YOU SATURDAY!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiWhI_wVJCdOH_hJJoPCUY4D2ErhzFvMyxtF9nlXmEDLYOUkarmVVbamnopj_CydqAO7oW7CjaFjyXKwhxZi5KNtSfrMbiCJ-zvZggNy7u4R2JSt9H2K0GkdJyk9Sa2lXv9vI8xkkxF0G9TAmCkQAQlVw84z1TJa1aVGNUSUR0CitOveq0JC7tvkJ5vpWsI/s1553/Community%20Clean%20Up.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1553" data-original-width="1200" height="510" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiWhI_wVJCdOH_hJJoPCUY4D2ErhzFvMyxtF9nlXmEDLYOUkarmVVbamnopj_CydqAO7oW7CjaFjyXKwhxZi5KNtSfrMbiCJ-zvZggNy7u4R2JSt9H2K0GkdJyk9Sa2lXv9vI8xkkxF0G9TAmCkQAQlVw84z1TJa1aVGNUSUR0CitOveq0JC7tvkJ5vpWsI/w394-h510/Community%20Clean%20Up.png" width="394" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><b>When:</b> Saturday, February 24, 2024</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><b>Time:</b> 9:00am – 11:00am</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><b>Where:</b> Matt Garcia Foundation Office, 717 Texas Street, Fairfield, CA 94533</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">The Matt Garcia Foundation will provide gloves, garbage pickers and buckets for collecting the trash.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><i>Students can earn community service hours. Lunch provided after the cleanup.</i></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">For more information <a href="http://www.FFINEST.org">www.FFINEST.org</a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">To receive updated information on volunteering opportunities, sign up for our text alerts.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Text: 81010 | Enter: @mgfv</div></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh86WRfA6gh6YBgH1MV9rXv0NkuAi68PbV4cQPyyFv0X_k8Cd3iV4lkKSVjzCdBDod-eG0GGckyMbnR-gqH4OGDwI2qvUrMUCOqHG-PEk96gSAK3_CuDAbphbyG36Dl0c89CK10x8cGwcE18xPWERoZl644DqOlsFlSkkoPFenWUo3X_pcSEWCZ1MUFEEuq/s877/Clean%20Up.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="517" data-original-width="877" height="271" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh86WRfA6gh6YBgH1MV9rXv0NkuAi68PbV4cQPyyFv0X_k8Cd3iV4lkKSVjzCdBDod-eG0GGckyMbnR-gqH4OGDwI2qvUrMUCOqHG-PEk96gSAK3_CuDAbphbyG36Dl0c89CK10x8cGwcE18xPWERoZl644DqOlsFlSkkoPFenWUo3X_pcSEWCZ1MUFEEuq/w458-h271/Clean%20Up.jpg" width="458" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Direct: 707.372.4160<br />Email: info@ffinest.org<br /><a href="https://mattgarciafoundation.org/" target="_blank">Website</a></div><div><br style="text-align: left;" /></div></div><br /><p><br /></p>Matt Garcia Foundationhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18155310016704494862noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5577737933405477930.post-84362574264094957002024-02-18T08:52:00.000-08:002024-02-18T08:52:00.129-08:00Real Talk Podcast<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjaywuuHiU74u_hcde3lfeAtx4FJAqoA3du7w1Y7cIxiOAZeElcLPdREbSPG2rMrXhmRGrOXqlmuZ_I8_T2oUcfd81LtgK7iPp_WBSlBe4sttZ6oGzIJogIUha2zbshamklyrGPYFWFYS4FJZq2Ygsnv_yq3iSDATFQQycVrP7QUbzcNQ8dAd_pXpDxeAse/s1200/Real%20Talk.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="673" data-original-width="1200" height="263" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjaywuuHiU74u_hcde3lfeAtx4FJAqoA3du7w1Y7cIxiOAZeElcLPdREbSPG2rMrXhmRGrOXqlmuZ_I8_T2oUcfd81LtgK7iPp_WBSlBe4sttZ6oGzIJogIUha2zbshamklyrGPYFWFYS4FJZq2Ygsnv_yq3iSDATFQQycVrP7QUbzcNQ8dAd_pXpDxeAse/w470-h263/Real%20Talk.jpg" width="470" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">I was asked to write why REAL TALK PODCAST is important for Fairfield California!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><i>“It's time for a new thing, why should we follow a path-when we're called to make a Trail!”</i></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">First I will give you the Five Pillars that are important to me: why a podcast?</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><ol style="text-align: left;"><li>I believe that it will build a podcast community that will provide a supportive environment for like-minded people.</li><li>The podcast community provides space to learn and share our own knowledge with others and gain wisdom from each other, building a trust that what each other has to say is important.</li><li>We can make great friends and collaborate together to build a better Fairfield just by putting our resources together.</li><li>Belonging to a podcast Community can help you feel less alone. And our ministry is, “We are Never Alone, an Intervention & Prevention Program.</li><li>A podcast Community unlocks fantastic Network opportunities. We must realize that our next generation is looking for foundational truth, not just words from our mouth.</li></ol></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">That's why, when problems are brought up, we want to find a solution for them that is biblically sound, and not just a “he says-she says” approach. I believe that our creator has put purpose in each one of us and he knows what's best for his creation. So this Podcast will bring us the opportunity to come together, so we can achieve incredible things. To me the greatest threat to being all you could be, is satisfaction with who you are. Also what you can do is always endangered by what you have done.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Tragically, when I look out and see all the individuals who are buried with their talents, gifts and abilities in the cemetery of their last accomplishment. Many have settled for less than their best. I believe that the enemy of the best is good, and the strength of good is the norm. The power of the norm is the curse of our society. It seems like the world is designed to make the norm comfortable and the average respectable. I believe this is a tragedy that can be exposed by the truth! That I am somebody, and God has put a treasure inside of me that needs to be found!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">So with this podcast, I pray that we will be able to help people find their purpose, ignite their passion and reach their potential of what the creator has put inside of them! This way, we build relationships! It's time for a new thing, why should we follow a path-when we're called to make a Trail! This is how we lead & leave our children with this generational health and wealth wisdom! </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Much love, Dre'4CHRIST, a resident in Fairfield for 63 years and CO-Founder of “We are Never Alone, an Intervention & Prevention Program established with my Bride Annette Davis.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><b><span style="font-size: large;"><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IEvs8WrAJyY" target="_blank">PODCAST LINK</a></span></b></div><div><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Direct: 707.372.4160<br />Email: info@ffinest.org<br /><a href="https://mattgarciafoundation.org/" target="_blank">Website</a></div><div><br style="text-align: left;" /></div></div></div><br /><p><br /></p>Matt Garcia Foundationhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18155310016704494862noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5577737933405477930.post-24049707686973113492024-02-14T08:45:00.000-08:002024-02-14T08:45:00.129-08:00"We Love You!"<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh9pKovEsrxBWrKIGDZXMhb69ZE0CYpxA_n-oq-qJYbTvkpGmXAG8qxEVd0cdwX4r6zjjiNp4rVQ85WUPAf_tGg7dE4A_N6w7GFMbzX6Y4O3dI8xOeFkeuhrwqGtXKykFMEwOYlk_X2m5kHDitYLgqhja4D2Fwlz3pvxQ8hPyYkPGBZcS90K2dTH1kFvihe/s761/Bear.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="761" data-original-width="567" height="596" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh9pKovEsrxBWrKIGDZXMhb69ZE0CYpxA_n-oq-qJYbTvkpGmXAG8qxEVd0cdwX4r6zjjiNp4rVQ85WUPAf_tGg7dE4A_N6w7GFMbzX6Y4O3dI8xOeFkeuhrwqGtXKykFMEwOYlk_X2m5kHDitYLgqhja4D2Fwlz3pvxQ8hPyYkPGBZcS90K2dTH1kFvihe/w443-h596/Bear.png" width="443" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b><span style="font-size: large;">Happy Valentines Day!</span></b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Direct: 707.372.4160<br />Email: info@ffinest.org<br /><a href="https://mattgarciafoundation.org/" target="_blank">Website</a></div><div><br style="text-align: left;" /></div></div><br /><p><br /></p>Matt Garcia Foundationhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18155310016704494862noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5577737933405477930.post-41689679189020533302024-02-12T08:33:00.000-08:002024-02-12T08:33:00.130-08:00Survivors Support Group<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiC3ZjhOiQpE912VUrGbgnnEZ6pHjYDMG0q1FYcWAXrlBeHbiINOXJUDAbnEx9LktBKBJb814LBm0jbGXrHBgQs_-4Q6CZlTaNLK5TjI2zCf6wYJOHjYOoi187F05plFqsbDKq_WV_AZ6kvYPIUuSxHQEjv0WQ3TkqYv-VKaAo59zwWAul0lxJIcKDaWnOF/s618/Survivors%20Support%20Group.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="618" data-original-width="477" height="509" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiC3ZjhOiQpE912VUrGbgnnEZ6pHjYDMG0q1FYcWAXrlBeHbiINOXJUDAbnEx9LktBKBJb814LBm0jbGXrHBgQs_-4Q6CZlTaNLK5TjI2zCf6wYJOHjYOoi187F05plFqsbDKq_WV_AZ6kvYPIUuSxHQEjv0WQ3TkqYv-VKaAo59zwWAul0lxJIcKDaWnOF/w393-h509/Survivors%20Support%20Group.png" width="393" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Direct: 707.372.4160<br />Email: info@ffinest.org<br /><a href="https://mattgarciafoundation.org/" target="_blank">Website</a></div>Matt Garcia Foundationhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18155310016704494862noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5577737933405477930.post-15374025511276640792024-02-09T08:36:00.000-08:002024-02-09T08:36:00.132-08:00FREE Bike Repair<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh2MCLMrG0Qn54GVD-LbXnxpuJ6CQepT6Umuj9eAKQk14zrtHfr4kby-_kEIdO1Ar1IiL6wCc_xDXiMXxbdbrh4ZAlYWbvnPCUYx_bXHMYWQ0J1C85zHY95zGlzNL-vX3vZGCKG69HIUNxPhf2Qnvq1zyD6hGIC2DEyo9JiY1IKCkYgWncSimj1avLVG1PE/s1554/Bike%20Repair.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1554" data-original-width="1200" height="496" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh2MCLMrG0Qn54GVD-LbXnxpuJ6CQepT6Umuj9eAKQk14zrtHfr4kby-_kEIdO1Ar1IiL6wCc_xDXiMXxbdbrh4ZAlYWbvnPCUYx_bXHMYWQ0J1C85zHY95zGlzNL-vX3vZGCKG69HIUNxPhf2Qnvq1zyD6hGIC2DEyo9JiY1IKCkYgWncSimj1avLVG1PE/w383-h496/Bike%20Repair.png" width="383" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b><span style="font-size: medium;">Join Bay Area Bike Mobile at the Fairfield PAL Teen Center and get your bicycle repaired on <i>Thursday, February 15th from 3:30 to 5:30pm</i></span></b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">The Bike Mobile can fix flat tires, adjust brakes and gears, and even replace broken or worn-out parts like chains, seats, and tires. The only thing it can’t do is replace missing wheels or gears. While the mechanics work on your bike they’ll explain how to keep your bike running smooth and share safety and maintenance tips!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Space is limited and this is a first come, first serve event. Space is limited to 20 bikes. <b><i>Please call 707-330-8757 to sign up or for more information. </i></b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Bike Mobile is a free, mobile, hands-on repair clinic and open to local students ages 18 and under.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><ul style="text-align: left;"><li>First come, first served. Space is limited.</li><li>Bike Repair & Education.</li><li>We can fix most broken parts: flat tires, brakes, shifters.</li></ul></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><i>Funding for this program was provided by grant funds from the Office of Traffic Safety through the National Traffic Safety Administration.</i></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><i><br /></i></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Direct: 707.372.4160<br />Email: info@ffinest.org<br /><a href="https://mattgarciafoundation.org/" target="_blank">Website</a></div><div><br style="text-align: left;" /></div></div></div><br /><p><br /></p>Matt Garcia Foundationhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18155310016704494862noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5577737933405477930.post-39198928820188029392024-02-06T08:50:00.000-08:002024-02-06T08:50:00.129-08:00Pelaton Cycle Club<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiWHEYn3BUM42Hdv6LWkttv7pNUPt8p5q9cfvRBbn1a_eYMzjhr9_NliA7rraYHZqQlRV7b7BQ71SMLMUv60LRMC9YpzYUo2_nWHGbLUQlfGSPsiYLNddALIFk7agWzK0Iao9gg0eS76JHSeycpt2Ix0r2f441V5dSTYcUWDNkZRsMGdBuZKK-Z_oGKscWw/s776/Lets%20Ride.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="776" data-original-width="624" height="504" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiWHEYn3BUM42Hdv6LWkttv7pNUPt8p5q9cfvRBbn1a_eYMzjhr9_NliA7rraYHZqQlRV7b7BQ71SMLMUv60LRMC9YpzYUo2_nWHGbLUQlfGSPsiYLNddALIFk7agWzK0Iao9gg0eS76JHSeycpt2Ix0r2f441V5dSTYcUWDNkZRsMGdBuZKK-Z_oGKscWw/w404-h504/Lets%20Ride.png" width="404" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Jacob Hirsch and the Fairfield Peloton Club teamed up to raise money for The Matt Garcia Foundation. Jacob works at Chevron in Richmond, CA. and they matched dollar for dollar!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Wow!!!!! Thank you so much! </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">On behalf of The Matt Garcia Foundation, I want to express our sincerest gratitude for your incredibly generous donation. We are grateful that you and the Peloton Cycle Club chose The Matt Garcia Foundation to receive this extremely generous donation totaling $1,420.00.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Your support means the world to us. Your contribution and Chevron matching the funds your Peloton Cycle club raised will make a significant impact on our efforts, by supporting our youth, helping to create a culture of non-violence, which ultimately strengthens our community. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">With your support, we can continue to make a positive difference in our community and beyond.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Once again, thank you for your kindness and generosity.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Sincerely,</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Teresa Courtemanche</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Direct: 707.372.4160<br />Email: info@ffinest.org<br /><a href="https://mattgarciafoundation.org/" target="_blank">Website</a></div><div><br style="text-align: left;" /></div></div></div><br /><p><br /></p>Matt Garcia Foundationhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18155310016704494862noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5577737933405477930.post-76488937730816328082024-02-03T08:44:00.000-08:002024-02-03T08:44:00.133-08:00February is National Black History Month<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi0mOFyqzs5-k7XFQ5FYS3LQ9N5FB3HXS4c6gMVVZPMLy5yrEZCjFiixK1sFUVl0uecw46LH09oS4sYLbEprCcgc_2b0YA33VVAvwIRYQ8PrBv7kn8kcjpoGPy38IfYp3Uwi00NVuU4Yh4X7b6D76-fmseZSyqw2yCOE8UgNciY3A9yYjIj1x1WQW5MIrbr/s1073/Black%20History%20Month.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="805" data-original-width="1073" height="332" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi0mOFyqzs5-k7XFQ5FYS3LQ9N5FB3HXS4c6gMVVZPMLy5yrEZCjFiixK1sFUVl0uecw46LH09oS4sYLbEprCcgc_2b0YA33VVAvwIRYQ8PrBv7kn8kcjpoGPy38IfYp3Uwi00NVuU4Yh4X7b6D76-fmseZSyqw2yCOE8UgNciY3A9yYjIj1x1WQW5MIrbr/w443-h332/Black%20History%20Month.jpg" width="443" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">February marks Black History Month, a tradition that got its start in the Jim Crow era and was officially recognized in 1976 as part of the nation's bicentennial celebrations. It aims to honor the contributions that African Americans have made and to recognize their sacrifices.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Three simple ways to celebrate Black History Month and honor the late Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s legacy:</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Make a Commitment to Stand up to Hate!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Dr. King’s life was dedicated to the rights and dignity of all people. His courageous stand against bigotry was an inspiration to all of us. As hate and intolerance rise once again, honor the civil rights leader by making your own stand to stop hate. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Learn something new (know then grow!)</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">“The function of education is to teach one to think intensively and to think critically. Intelligence plus character – that is the goal of true education”. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Serve Your Community</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Serving with the Matt Garcia Foundation is a perfect way to Honor Dr. King’s legacy!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Direct: 707.372.4160<br />Email: info@ffinest.org<br /><a href="https://mattgarciafoundation.org/" target="_blank">Website</a></div><div><br style="text-align: left;" /></div></div></div><br /><p><br /></p>Matt Garcia Foundationhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18155310016704494862noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5577737933405477930.post-9381180504515710502024-01-31T11:51:00.000-08:002024-01-31T11:51:00.154-08:00Shop With a Hero<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgbP_HDU3xYYRhPCaLlEUfnAcaKLmT6WBWTRA0NVrmQ0hKIzcFRuLfyvJaUVZ_67UgXOH8DTW8a0un3q-r_gwyJ2AEX0G02d8TweDLutu-VpdVsTsUR3AyMfDq5gqmHrUxZG87rq2JiGwr7st1pkK5N1WRdPPpIt_g_t0IEcEpZMhg53TooZWzG-4TifL6M/s1119/Hero.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="583" data-original-width="1119" height="224" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgbP_HDU3xYYRhPCaLlEUfnAcaKLmT6WBWTRA0NVrmQ0hKIzcFRuLfyvJaUVZ_67UgXOH8DTW8a0un3q-r_gwyJ2AEX0G02d8TweDLutu-VpdVsTsUR3AyMfDq5gqmHrUxZG87rq2JiGwr7st1pkK5N1WRdPPpIt_g_t0IEcEpZMhg53TooZWzG-4TifL6M/w429-h224/Hero.jpg" width="429" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">A huge THANK YOU to Fairfield Target for making this amazing morning possible. The Matt Garcia Foundation received a $2,500 Heroes to Helpers Grant. A total of 25 students were selected from the Matt Garcia Career and College Academy. Each student received a $100 Target gift card and was partnered with a Fairfield police officer or Fairfield Fire Department officer to shop at Target for anything they wanted. We’re so grateful to everyone involved who helped create this magical morning for these students.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Direct: 707.372.4160<br />Email: info@ffinest.org<br /><a href="https://mattgarciafoundation.org/" target="_blank">Website</a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><p><br /></p>Matt Garcia Foundationhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18155310016704494862noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5577737933405477930.post-89101046308727565922024-01-28T10:17:00.000-08:002024-01-28T10:17:00.128-08:00Start with WHY in ALL Your Conversations<div style="text-align: center;"><iframe frameborder="0" height="270" src="https://youtube.com/embed/h2YDOKBwiGg?si=x0uA0elVlOTEVsRw" width="480"></iframe></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Whether you're on a date or on a sales call, you want to be chosen over someone else. Simon explains how starting with WHY can help.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Direct: 707.372.4160<br />Email: info@ffinest.org<br /><a href="https://mattgarciafoundation.org/" target="_blank">Website</a></div>Matt Garcia Foundationhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18155310016704494862noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5577737933405477930.post-428870126392416072024-01-25T11:52:00.000-08:002024-01-25T11:52:00.124-08:00Community Clean Up Saturday, January 27th.<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiQg7OScjI7wJqHLO_YsnhyOHmMSSYRr3WfLjx5pV8lAuEXxhe-4tesIw9p9Uz-t2PC_0rAu76OA16gMumuKvczypKEOaqA-_F76iVeExeVS9l9EIrmOpDDlGqUhc6igz-2vawcZb1dOesd0_ewJz6XJQTLMR7rlkNSKWG4t50LIY1Ie-hwcZ9NHB-e5Zq6/s597/clean%20up%201.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="406" data-original-width="597" height="285" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiQg7OScjI7wJqHLO_YsnhyOHmMSSYRr3WfLjx5pV8lAuEXxhe-4tesIw9p9Uz-t2PC_0rAu76OA16gMumuKvczypKEOaqA-_F76iVeExeVS9l9EIrmOpDDlGqUhc6igz-2vawcZb1dOesd0_ewJz6XJQTLMR7rlkNSKWG4t50LIY1Ie-hwcZ9NHB-e5Zq6/w418-h285/clean%20up%201.jpg" width="418" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><b>When</b>: Saturday, January, 2024</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><b>Time</b>: 9:00am – 11:00am</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><b>Where</b>: Matt Garcia Foundation Office, 717 Texas Street, Fairfield, CA 94533</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">The Matt Garcia Foundation will provide gloves, garbage pickers and buckets for collecting the trash.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Students can earn community service hours. Lunch provided after the cleanup.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">For more information <a href="http://www.FFINEST.org">www.FFINEST.org</a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">To receive updated information on volunteering opportunities, sign up for our text alerts.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Text: 81010 | Enter: @mgfv</div><div><br /></div><div>Direct: 707.372.4160<br />Email: info@ffinest.org<br /><a href="https://mattgarciafoundation.org/" target="_blank">Website</a></div></div><br /><p><br /></p>Matt Garcia Foundationhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18155310016704494862noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5577737933405477930.post-598700147464890862024-01-22T11:49:00.000-08:002024-01-22T11:49:00.130-08:00Welcome New Advisory Board Member<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh0oIzoVz8sPlS5tf8MxEfGOU-J08FcY2GvswR5SBShRiTvM9DJ8jMd0lFXEBShpnUFg28ATbmjfrf1UyZBQ2ce7XHW0VUZtlm2AgMLlM6N8YxoTq3C_cQLm_RHOQvLpCF6mDYbOUj0FxUQEleN4iyI-XNC7CVfutJiMF6PSTdzCH9ECYKt4uOaDBRTRarl/s281/Roxanna.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="281" data-original-width="225" height="357" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh0oIzoVz8sPlS5tf8MxEfGOU-J08FcY2GvswR5SBShRiTvM9DJ8jMd0lFXEBShpnUFg28ATbmjfrf1UyZBQ2ce7XHW0VUZtlm2AgMLlM6N8YxoTq3C_cQLm_RHOQvLpCF6mDYbOUj0FxUQEleN4iyI-XNC7CVfutJiMF6PSTdzCH9ECYKt4uOaDBRTRarl/w286-h357/Roxanna.png" width="286" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><b>Roxanna Torres-Guerrero</b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">My full name is Roxanna Torres-Guerrero, born and raised in Austin, Texas. I consider myself part of the 200%, that means 100% Mexican, and 100% American. I've worked in the Texas education system and the non-profit sector since 2017. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Living in California has been a new experience. I have focused on learning what it takes to have a business in the service industry. My dream is to have a business of my own. In the meantime, The Matt Garcia Foundation allows me to have a purpose. The foundation selflessly does for their community, and that aligns with my passion to help others. By focusing on the youth early on and building relationships that instill trust, they can trust us when we say they are capable of their dreams.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><i>Warmly, </i></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><i>Roxanna</i></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Direct: 707.372.4160<br />Email: info@ffinest.org<br /><a href="https://mattgarciafoundation.org/" target="_blank">Website</a></div></div><br /><p><br /></p>Matt Garcia Foundationhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18155310016704494862noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5577737933405477930.post-83420800932926890552024-01-19T14:02:00.000-08:002024-01-19T14:02:56.000-08:00The best thing to do for your brain | David Eagleman on The TED Interview<div style="text-align: center;"><iframe frameborder="0" height="270" src="https://youtube.com/embed/o0XGYyz9Ixo?si=4bEWf5q-MjK0PDTY" width="480"></iframe></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">David Eagleman is a neuroscientist who decodes the web of neurons and electricity that make our minds tick–and make us human. In this episode of The TED Interview podcast, Eagleman shares tips on how to be a good steward to your brain so that you can build mental resilience. Listen to the rest of the episode where Eagleman explains the mysteries of the brain, considers consciousness, and what it means to be human.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Direct: 707.372.4160<br />Email: info@ffinest.org<br /><a href="https://mattgarciafoundation.org/" target="_blank">Website</a></div><div><br style="text-align: left;" /></div></div>Matt Garcia Foundationhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18155310016704494862noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5577737933405477930.post-56264895851833979612024-01-16T10:44:00.000-08:002024-01-16T10:44:00.146-08:00Downtown Fairfield Tree Lighting<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgQ2OI2cUw7vZWsUEf6esAPgX3dnBs0qdMhYrx7MvatN8wWk9l6zfVyaOi18RfLsD825w4ZnNX8rUdq9pqUHbVWuD93FzN243O_fsjOj2v8ry7vNQnmGg3JPKD0IrcTzChMrkxEMIuBb36_4ynOrVwCcjceLOOAdL8DDi3igYI3Br_vEY8tGR24RmDzXLhB/s624/Tree%20Lighting.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="499" data-original-width="624" height="346" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgQ2OI2cUw7vZWsUEf6esAPgX3dnBs0qdMhYrx7MvatN8wWk9l6zfVyaOi18RfLsD825w4ZnNX8rUdq9pqUHbVWuD93FzN243O_fsjOj2v8ry7vNQnmGg3JPKD0IrcTzChMrkxEMIuBb36_4ynOrVwCcjceLOOAdL8DDi3igYI3Br_vEY8tGR24RmDzXLhB/w433-h346/Tree%20Lighting.png" width="433" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Thank you to those who came out and volunteered with The Matt Garcia Foundation during the Downtown Fairfield Tree Lightning event in December. It was a wonderful night to see all the families come out and enjoy themselves. We couldn’t have done it without your help. We were able to bring smiles to all the families that came to our booth for hot chocolate, cotton candy and popcorn. It was also nice having the Photo Booth and rock painting in our downtown office. 2024 is going to be another successful year as we continue working together to improve Fairfield and support our youth. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><i>“There is no greater reward than working from your heart, and making a difference in the world.”</i></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><i><b>- Carlos Santana</b></i></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><i><b><br /></b></i></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Direct: 707.372.4160<br />Email: info@ffinest.org<br /><a href="https://mattgarciafoundation.org/" target="_blank">Website</a></div></div><br /><p><br /></p>Matt Garcia Foundationhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18155310016704494862noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5577737933405477930.post-83487685213286566752024-01-13T06:13:00.000-08:002024-01-13T06:13:00.121-08:00A HUGE THANK YOU!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjoPu0eU5sQc0lBUS5bwV1ibwkXOwjKDuKq2OOMn2z05nJ-_-6oigPfmBFuhe1KaRZIcV-tTMcsARkM0OJINzdqjwIIZWRh52Q-5d_iaaVDx6vfReOHklzY15eBwV2QBRnzcmm7gOPcdcHwqAiJui_7l0Gd3pAbU-2A9osuujLdWVKY9AwRnIqeD1Rj2Ls2/s450/IMG_4731-450x350xc.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="350" data-original-width="450" height="306" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjoPu0eU5sQc0lBUS5bwV1ibwkXOwjKDuKq2OOMn2z05nJ-_-6oigPfmBFuhe1KaRZIcV-tTMcsARkM0OJINzdqjwIIZWRh52Q-5d_iaaVDx6vfReOHklzY15eBwV2QBRnzcmm7gOPcdcHwqAiJui_7l0Gd3pAbU-2A9osuujLdWVKY9AwRnIqeD1Rj2Ls2/w393-h306/IMG_4731-450x350xc.jpg" width="393" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">We want to give a huge THANK YOU to the @fairfieldsuisunchamber for choosing The Matt Garcia Foundation to receive the funds raised during the cake auction at this years annual Chamber holiday mixer.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">The dessert auction raised an amazing $6050.00!!!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">We are honored and so excited. We look forward to an incredible 2024!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><b><i>Thank you and Happy New Year,</i></b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><b><i><br /></i></b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><b><i>Teresa Courtemanche, President</i></b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><b><i>The Matt Garcia Foundation</i></b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><b><i><br /></i></b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Direct: 707.372.4160<br />Email: info@ffinest.org<br /><a href="https://mattgarciafoundation.org/" target="_blank">Website</a></div><div><br style="text-align: left;" /></div></div></div><br /><p><br /></p>Matt Garcia Foundationhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18155310016704494862noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5577737933405477930.post-39013784799946491712024-01-10T10:35:00.000-08:002024-01-10T10:35:46.512-08:00Is it normal to talk to yourself?<div style="text-align: center;"><iframe frameborder="0" height="270" src="https://youtube.com/embed/iNyUmbmQQZg?si=DUaXoPdwJp5VqDHd" width="480"></iframe></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><div>Dig into the psychological benefits of positive self-talk, and find out when it can become problematic.</div><div><br /></div><div>--</div><div><br /></div><div>Being caught talking to yourself can feel embarrassing, and some people even stigmatize this behavior as a sign of mental instability. But decades of research show that talking to yourself is completely normal; most if not all of us engage in some form of self-talk every day. So why do we talk to ourselves? And does what we say matter? Dig into the psychological benefits of positive self-talk.</div><div><br /></div><div>Directed by Avi Ofer.</div><div><br /></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Direct: 707.372.4160<br />Email: info@ffinest.org<br /><a href="https://mattgarciafoundation.org/" target="_blank">Website</a></div><div><br style="text-align: left;" /></div></div></div>Matt Garcia Foundationhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18155310016704494862noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5577737933405477930.post-76479558090469503222024-01-07T06:20:00.000-08:002024-01-07T06:20:00.136-08:00Survivors Support Group<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiC3ZjhOiQpE912VUrGbgnnEZ6pHjYDMG0q1FYcWAXrlBeHbiINOXJUDAbnEx9LktBKBJb814LBm0jbGXrHBgQs_-4Q6CZlTaNLK5TjI2zCf6wYJOHjYOoi187F05plFqsbDKq_WV_AZ6kvYPIUuSxHQEjv0WQ3TkqYv-VKaAo59zwWAul0lxJIcKDaWnOF/s618/Survivors%20Support%20Group.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="618" data-original-width="477" height="509" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiC3ZjhOiQpE912VUrGbgnnEZ6pHjYDMG0q1FYcWAXrlBeHbiINOXJUDAbnEx9LktBKBJb814LBm0jbGXrHBgQs_-4Q6CZlTaNLK5TjI2zCf6wYJOHjYOoi187F05plFqsbDKq_WV_AZ6kvYPIUuSxHQEjv0WQ3TkqYv-VKaAo59zwWAul0lxJIcKDaWnOF/w393-h509/Survivors%20Support%20Group.png" width="393" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Direct: 707.372.4160<br />Email: info@ffinest.org<br /><a href="https://mattgarciafoundation.org/" target="_blank">Website</a></div><div><br /></div>Matt Garcia Foundationhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18155310016704494862noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5577737933405477930.post-79523261581976103342024-01-04T06:19:00.000-08:002024-01-04T06:19:00.138-08:00Conversation With Our Youth<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgiLg_9_WhZN5as9XtBIGuvar4P2qZZPen6o9qX5kMK7_pcFFSFRZXczYkYREb3W2U0fQmiUbSrt1ZsVs3Pc1naUJKgIYGG1hbLdahZbCM5HRNA2dk-xYZr8UKW034s0fSgytOwtp_7lzqqoc4lDIEZUELgrgxcRgMddruhXoB_5DujsQ8Te-u4fcaib6Wh/s805/Conversation%20with%20our%20youth.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="805" data-original-width="620" height="538" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgiLg_9_WhZN5as9XtBIGuvar4P2qZZPen6o9qX5kMK7_pcFFSFRZXczYkYREb3W2U0fQmiUbSrt1ZsVs3Pc1naUJKgIYGG1hbLdahZbCM5HRNA2dk-xYZr8UKW034s0fSgytOwtp_7lzqqoc4lDIEZUELgrgxcRgMddruhXoB_5DujsQ8Te-u4fcaib6Wh/w414-h538/Conversation%20with%20our%20youth.png" width="414" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Direct: 707.372.4160<br />Email: info@ffinest.org<br /><a href="https://mattgarciafoundation.org/" target="_blank">Website</a></div><div><br /></div>Matt Garcia Foundationhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18155310016704494862noreply@blogger.com0