Hello friends, as is always the case this time of year, our schedule is full of our usually busy work along with a slew of holiday gatherings from both our professional and personal worlds. I hope you all are finding time to be productive in your vital service to the community and still have the energy to give to your loved ones. It can be quite the balance sometimes.
This month’s message will include a blend of looking back at 2024 while keeping an eye on what we have brewing in 2025. I’m so proud of all our community partners who lead up our initiatives, our leads on our Executive and Race Equity committees as well as the resident leaders who give so much of their lived expertise, which is so greatly needed for us to do our work well. I’m also grateful for our CVCF team that walks alongside all these groups throughout the year, providing the connective tissue needed to make everything seem cohesive.
We feel 2024 was a productive year. We know 2025 will take even more energy to keep the good work moving forward. We are thankful we get to do it with you!
In community,
Artie Padilla