California

Eastmont Community Center’s After-School Tutorial Program Supported by State Farm Sponsorship

On June 17, State Farm presented a $5,000 sponsorship to the Eastmont Community Center for their after-school tutorial program. State Farm has a strong and ongoing commitment to assure all children have access to an education that will allow them to achieve to their greatest potential. The Eastmont Community Center offers an after-school program designed to help students who are struggling to matriculate to the next grade level.

The check presentation was supported by local State Farm Agent Fernando Gonzales, who said, “I appreciate State Farm supporting educational efforts that help students achieve their goals.” Presenting with Gonzales were Pico Rivera Councilman Gustavo V. Camacho, Field Representative for Assemblymember Charles M. Calderon, Humberto Estrada, District Director for Congresswoman Grace Napolitano, Benjamin Cardenas, and Executive Director of Eastmont Community Center Teresa Palacios.

The Eastmont Community Center was founded in 1967 in collaboration with the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) to enhance the quality of life for children, youth, working adults, and seniors in low-income families by providing needed education, social services, and health and wellness services that promote personal development and self-sufficiency.

In addition to providing emergency services such as food and clothing, housing, and job search counseling, Eastmont also offers child-development services, youth educational programs, English-as-a-second-language and citizenship classes, adult literacy programs, and senior services which include hot meals and low-impact exercise activity.

A key element of the State Farm mission is to develop and manage relationships with community organizations to help build safer, better-educated, and more prosperous neighborhoods. State Farm’s past and future success is built on keeping that promise of being a good neighbor and helping communities prosper.