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"This has certainly been an extraordinary year," says Denise Tomey Redmond, executive director of Carousel Ranch. "When things started closing down last March, none of us could have imagined that we would be where we are now."
Open your pantries, your hearts, your wallets - because there's a lot of need out there, Santa Clarita. Here's how to help.
Help our local Boys & Girls Club keep tradition alive and join them in creating an exciting and safe Festival of Trees holiday event!
Supporting others and caring for those in need are ideals that are built into the foundation of our city. I am always touched by how many residents step up to support our many local non-profits by volunteering their time and talents and also donating much-needed funds.
The COVID-19 pandemic has affected so many local families and businesses - and that's why ALLBRiGHT 1-800-PAINTING is giving away exterior painting services to a deserving family with their Paint-It-Forward COVID-19 giveaway.
Looking for something altruistic to do as a family, couple or solo? Something that's an investment in your community - and your own health, too? Then check out the 2020 Neighborhood Cleanup & Online Environmental Expo! Taking the place of the City's annual River Rally, which draws hundreds of volunteers together, this feel-good event allows residents the opportunity to clean up and care for their neighborhood while enjoying a little outdoor time in a safe and positive way.
As we've seen with most events in 2020, the State of the City luncheon is also going virtual. Although we will miss being together in one room, this new format allows for all members of our community to take part, not just the 400 or so who can fit into the room at the Hyatt. The theme this year is "Staying Connected...Staying Resilient."
In honor of our 15th anniversary, we took to social media to invite our readers to share their 2020 celebrations - and we were overwhelmed by the response. In a year marked by struggle, so many of you found reasons to smile. Thank you for letting us share in your joy! Here's to celebrating the best of 2020!
Register Today for the City of Santa Clarita 2020 Neighborhood Cleanup & Online Environmental Expo
Yeah, I forgot our anniversary.
Come on, you know you've done it, too.
Come on, you know you've done it, too.
Now, more than ever, it is essential to spend your hard-earned dollars in the community you live in.
In a time when the world can be divided, the Santa Clarita Valley community has shown that our residents are still deeply connected. I have been encouraged to see local nonprofits and volunteers use this time to be compassionate and generous. Being physically distanced has not meant being socially disengaged. Countless groups have thought of creative ideas to serve, uplift and protect one another. This difficult season makes the resources provided by our local nonprofits even more pressing and praiseworthy.
Here's what I have always known but now there's proof: I love what I do so much that I'm happy to do it for free. When community duty, or an advertiser, calls, I show up and work it out - triple time when it's needed (Looking at you, best grad tribute ever!). My version of Safer at Home was being in my office...alone. (Thankfully, the best team in the SCV was only an internet connection away!).
When I heard my friend Mike McGrath died, it took my breath away. I'm not sure why it was such a surprise. He was 83 (the same age as my mom when she died) and the last time I saw him, he was starting to slow down a bit.
In addition to their regular studies, extracurriculars and college prep, our graduating class also learned to persevere through wildfires, evacuations, a devastating campus shooting and a global pandemic that changed the entire educational system on a dime. After a year when our students overcame more than ever, they deserve a celebration commensurate of their strength, courage and achievements. That's exactly why Inside SCV Magazine wanted to do something extra special for the Class of 2020.
In 2007, I was honored to be named Santa Clarita's "Woman of the Year." It feels like a lifetime ago - because it was. Kyle and I have since weathered numerous storms, including losing his brother, Keith; thriving through an autism diagnosis for our son; and, well, life.
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