Warren Award: California Clubhouse - Members helping Members

Did you know that about 44,000 people in San Mateo County struggle with serious mental illness? California Clubhouse is a membership-based organization where people with persistent mental illness rebuild their lives, learn skills and make friends.

Warren Award: Veterans Treatment Court and August Graduates

I learned the adage “Leave No One Behind” as a young man in the US Army serving in Vietnam. This morning, I had the honor of speaking at the Veteran Treatment Court’s (VTC) graduation – and this is exactly what this Court does – bringing our veterans in trouble with the law into the light and helping them change the direction of their lives. 

Warren Award: Jeff Norris and Sandra Firpo - CERT Instructors

My office recently partnered with the San Mateo County Office of Emergency Services to offer the first CERT Academy in North Fair Oaks (and the first to be taught in both English and Spanish).   

New Leaders - CERT Graduates of North Fair Oaks

I would like to introduce you to the first cohort of Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) graduates from North Fair Oaks and congratulate all 39 of them!