Fathers & Families

Civic Auditorium locks out youth group peace message effort

Fathers and Families of San Joaquin at the Cinco de Mayo Parade

Stockton, CA — In an effort to give free financial literacy courses and personal finance development programs to impoverished minorities in San Joaquin; Leandro Vicuña elaborated a Free Financial Literacy Workshop at the Stockton Civic Auditorium — a program offered by Sus Finanzas.  “100 to 150 persons attended the workshop during its peak,” explained Vicuña. Continue reading »

Day of the Dead Increases its Community Presence

SAN JOAQUIN VALLEY, CA — Members of the Mexican Heritage Center and Gallery in Stockton, CA, remembered their loved ones by elaborating on “ofrendas” (altars) in their memory; while communities in Mexico and other Latin American countries observed the memory of their loved ones in celebration of “Dia de Muertos” (Day of the Dead).

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A Fathers Love Award Ceremony

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By Mayra Barrios

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Fathers & Families of San Joaquin paid a tribute to fatherhood at the “A Fathers Love” Award Ceremony on Friday, June 17th at the Mexican Heritage Center.
“The awards recognized the achievements and contributions of a father, mother, caregiver or loving adult that best exemplified the meaning of responsible parenting and positive mentoring in society,” said Samuel Nunez, Director at Fathers & Families of San Joaquin.

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New Impact at the Teen Center

Stockton, CA / John Morearty / Bilingual Weekly

Fresh life is pumping in the heart of old Stockton. The City Council just entrusted the Gary and Janice Podesto Impact Teen Center to Fathers & Families of San Joaquin (FFSJ) and its leader, Sammy Nuñez. Continue reading »