News release
This past Saturday, August 20, 2022, Revive Community Church hosted its 8th Annual Community Resources Fair that took place in El Rio.
With over 45 vendors and participants confirmed, we were able to provide services and resources ranging from nutrition, education, financial, mental health, employment opportunities, social assistance, healthcare, among many others.
Serving this underprivileged and underserved community has always been on the forefront of Revive Community Church, and serve they did. With nearly 154 families attending the event this past Saturday, and an average of 4 per family, we saw nearly 620 individuals, both adults and children attend this year’s fair.
We registered 127 families, gave out 350 bags of groceries, 435 backpacks, 340 bags of clothes, and provided countless valuable information and materials to all in attendance. Vendors had the opportunity to connect with families, learn on the disadvantages and needs, as well as understand the different challenges and issues within this community.
Here are what some participants had to say about the event:
And of course this event could not have been possible without the generous support of our sponsors, who truly stood by our side every step of the way in order to make this event happen:
TITLE SPONSOR – County Schools Federal Credit Union
– Precision Environmental
– Black & Rose law firm
– Thrivent Financial
– Tobin Lucks Law Firm
– Super King Markets
– J Morey Company
– JPM Home Improvement
– Law offices of Cynthia Gonzalez
– Dignity Memorial (Funeraria del Angel)
– Radio Oasis 107.9FM
– Oxnard Police Department
– El Rio School District
– Oxnard School District
– Radio Lazer
I would like to personally thank Michelle Gurrola for assisting in the overall coordination and planning of this year’s fair. And also Keziah Jimenez, Marilu Carrillo, and Anna Ramirez for the administration and functions of the fair. As well as Sandra Tovar for her guidance and instruction during the planning stages and Tony Ramirez for taking care of all facilities and grounds keeping. Could not have been possible without any of you or your support. THANK YOU !!
And lastly, to all our volunteers, nearly 80 of them in total. We are greatly indebted with you and the unselfish giving of your time, energy, and efforts. You all truly represent and live by our church mantra which is “Blessed to be a blessing”
On behalf of our Senior Pastor Misael Gurrola, his family, our assistant pastors, our leadership, our volunteers, and our church members, we want to say thank you to each vendor, each sponsor, and each organization who made this event possible. You are true and genuine community partners.
Below you will find a link to view photographs from Saturday’s event as well as a YouTube video for your reference and viewing pleasure. Please feel free to share the pictures and video with your networks.
Until next year!
“BLESSED TO BE A BLESSING”
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