Despite hot sun and a long wait the Health Forum turned out well - of course, there were the expected disruptions from a diverse population - doubtful that they were all from CD 29
There continues to be confusion about where the Health Reform Effort is right now in C ongress - what is the process that will be followed until final legislation - how does the House work and how does the Senate work etc -
OFA can play a major role in having its members let their opinions known to their Congressmen and Senators as well as continue a respectful dialogue with concerned citizens.
The job ahead seems daunting but won't we all be thrilled when health reform is enacted in 2009!
We are contacting all CD 29 supporters to turn out in strengh next Tuesday nite at Adam Schiff's health forum at 7 pm - ( would suggest getting there early to help and to find parking)
Adam and opponents need to realize how strongly CD29ers support Health Care Reform with the public option.
OFA has plans for all of August and they will be publicized -
The first one is the week of August 10 when voters are requested to stop by Adam's office and display their support for Health Reform - we are hoping for a visit every 2 hours from Monday through Friday at their Pasadena office
Others can send FAXES or deliver petitions! we need to have a strong and unwavering presence.
During December in response to the Sylmar fire in the East San Fernando valley, we led a clothing drive and delivered 29 bags of used clothes in good shape + 1 new quilt, received by a young woman who had lost her home and was due to deliver in January. She could not have been more grateful.
December 23 - held a community health forum and produced an excellent document and forwarded to those who could not attend as well as our Congressman Adam Schiff.
January - USA Days of Service - we colledted non perishable food from neigbors and delivered every thing to a local church.
February: 2 different thrusts
Major effort is a house party this weekend to talk about the recovery/stimulus plan. we expect over 25 participants in South Pasadena.
Second early effort is to help elderly people stay in their homes by collecting information on resources and needs - our hope is to attract enough volunteers to help those who need small errands - visits etc - we are planning a 3 month time period to determine feasibility and would welcome inquiries.
