On Saturday, May 14th the Fillmore Health and Wellness Resource Fair was held in front of the Fillmore Unified School District from 11pm to 2pm. There were 20+ resource booths dedicated to serving the community, gathering to promote mental, emotional and physical health and wellness! They had mini-workshops, a COVID-19 vaccine clinic, FFA gave out free grocery boxes, zumba, yoga, books, games, and positivity building activities. The Fillmore Fire Department and Mr. Soffe was in attendance. Above is a group photo of all who participated in this year’s fair. Photo credit Maya Zumaya, Co-Founder of First Responder for Mental Health Initiative.

Above is the Mentor Club from Fillmore High School. Students pictured (l-r) are Laura Orozco, David Reyes, Ashley Montiel, Bennedy Ferrerr, Rubi Santa Rosa, Samuel Zneimer (from Ventura County Active Transportation Plan), Kira Martinez, Jose Suarez, Amelia Aparicio (program manager for Big Brothers Big Sisters), Diego Ramirez and Kobe Lizarraga. The team conducted surveys as part of the Ventura County Active Transportation Plan and the information collected will improve transportation in our District 3 community.

(l-r) Fillmore Unified School District's Saira Fuentes (Piru Elementary Counselor), Sonia Ibarra (Rio Vista Elementary Counselor), Rosanna Lomeli (Special Education Coordinator), and Blanca Mercado (Mountain Vista Elementary Counselor). Each elementary site has a site counselor who supports/helps all students reach their highest potential, attaining transferable skills through their academic, social/emotional, and college/career development. Counselors attended the Health and Wellness Fair to promote school services.

Above are Fillmore Unified Staff, FFA, student helpers, and counselors who attended and participated in the Health and Wellness Resource Fair.