Press Event:  SWAT members Maria Ramirez and Anahi Perez at the press event discussing the new smoke and vape free parks ordinance. The sign below will be posted in City of Madera parks to notify residents about the new policy.[October 2019] 

Picnic in the Park: SWAT youth hosted a picnic at Veterans Memorial Park in Chowchilla to discuss the benefits of smoke and vape free parks and get residents’ input on the proposed policy. [September 2019]

SWAT Youth Recognition: SWAT members have dedicated over 500 hours of service over the past year and were recognized by the City of Madera. [September 2019]

Ice Cream Social with the Mayor: SWAT youth discussed the impact of flavored tobacco sales and storefront advertising in the community with Madera’s Mayor Medellin and City Manager Arnoldo Rodriguez. [July 2019]

Get in the Loop: SWAT members participated in a workshop by The LOOP and learned about incorporating hip-hop culture into youth advocacy. [February 2019]

First SWAT Retreat: Students learned about advocacy and community organizing. [January 2019]