Both a literature lover’s dream and incredible non-profit organization, Friends of the Stockton Public Library is a local gem that is chalked full of great reads and loads of heart. The used bookstore is nestled in the heart of North Stockton at Parkwoods Shopping Center and was initially created to help raise funds for the...Read More

A look into what our veteran’s are doing in the community. Team Red, White, and Blue Recent years have seen the emergence of several new veteran-based organizations that are dedicated to combating some of the unique obstacles that veterans face. One obstacle in particular is the isolation that many vets feel during what can be an...Read More

Micke Grove Zoo has delighted families for 60 years, and it needs our support to remain an iconic Stockton staple. “We’re a strong group, and we work with what we have,” Mallapur said. “But, we would be so happy for our community to help.” Nestled on 258 acres, located between Stockton and Lodi, Micke Grove...Read More

Bettering the future of our community through immigration services, adult literacy and public outreach. Building communities through rising qualities of life making a difference that matters! Local non-profit, El Concilio, is thrilled to be celebrating its 50th year in October. The Latin-based community organization works across eleven sites in the Central Valley, and strives to...Read More

Learn how SEAL for a Day helps retired combatants adjust back to civilian life Did you Know that the Global War on terror is the longest running conflict in the History of the American Military? This ongoing campaign, surpassing 17 years now with no apparent end in sight, is being spearheaded by various elements of...Read More

The Junior League of San Joaquin County was founded in 1927 as “Junior Aid”. In 2008, the chapter became affiliated with the Association of Junior Leagues International (AJLI), and thus took the title Junior League of San Joaquin County (JLSJC). The AJLI is a long-standing women’s organization and boasts such notable members as Shirley Temple,...Read More

  It requires a strong vision and determination to impact a seemingly intractable problem like homelessness. On any given night, more than half a million people are without permanent homes in the United States.  And Stockton is not immune.  So how does a community combat a growing problem of homelessness?  There are simply not enough...Read More

Tony Vice gets to help change lives every day – from those seeking a healthier lifestyle to those fighting for their lives. He’s leading a cause for breast cancer awareness by means of his best subject – fitness. As the owner of Fleet Feet Sports, Tony is an advocate for healthy lifestyles. He and Lincoln...Read More

Founded in 1957, Haven of Peace is the first homeless shelter for women and children founded in San Joaquin County. Located in French Camp, Haven of Peace welcomes all homeless women and children in need, whether they’re facing domestic violence, incarceration or addiction. Olga Rodriguez, the Executive Director, strives every day through God to keep...Read More

We caught up with some of the past recipients of the Lincoln Center scholarship to see where they are now. One answer from Mariel Montes caught our attention. She said, “Receiving the Lincoln Center Scholarship was the best way to begin my undergraduate career. It has helped me cover the financial aspects of college, making...Read More