Hello, my name is Maria Fernanda Garcia. I am a Sophomore at
Cristo Rey High School Sacramento. I try each day to live my life by example
for those around me, but most importantly for my siblings. My parents are the
best because they are always there for me to support the crazy ideas that I
might have. I took the role of an older sister very calmly when it was only me
and my sister, but when my two brothers came, I took it very seriously. I made
sure that my brothers and sister were safe, but challenging them to their best
and exposing them to as many educational situations as possible. I am very
thankful for the opportunity to serve as the Communications intern at Sacramento
Food Bank & Family Service (SFBFS) this summer.
My childhood is still building up but so far it is great.
Raised by my mother and father who work really hard to get us the things that
we need, I spend my free time helping my siblings with their homework or
studying for tests. I have also been volunteering as a teacher at my local parish.
My siblings have benefited from the Youth Education program at SFBFS during
difficult periods in our lives. I am thrilled to see programs take shape at
SFBFS and that I get to help make it happen.
I would like to pay a tribute to all of the parents in our
community. All of these parents work really hard to raise children like me and
my siblings. Working father, dedicated grandparents and selfless foster parents
who put their children first and give us love.
I remember how hard it
was when my parents had a new baby. The sleepless nights they endured.
Wondering what they got themselves into. SFBFS’ Parent Education program
provides parents in our community with network of support, guidance and an
opportunity to learn from others, wonderful tools for any new parent.
Volunteers and staff in the Parent Education program lead courses on positive
parenting and require an investment on the part of the parents to earn baby
supplies. I want to thank SFBFS for all the support that they give the parents
and children of the community. I know that SFBFS is here to serve families in
our community during their most challenging moments. Please join me in making
sure support will be there for them well into the future, just by giving some
of your time to volunteer in the different programs they have.
Submitted by Maria Garcia, volunteer communications intern. Maria will be contributing weekly posts to SFBFS' blog.
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