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Shimica Gaskins (she/her)
@shimicag.bsky.social
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Writer, poet, activist, and lawyer. President & CEO of End Child Poverty CA powered by GRACE ⭐ @endchildpovca.bsky.social. Child advocate, Obama DOJ alum, skeets are my own.
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❤️More LA Fire resources:

🫶🏾Resources from CA.Gov

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🫶🏾Latino Displaced families GoFundMe directory

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Displaced Latine Families - LA Fires Mutual Aid Directory
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January 13, 2025 at 8:44 PM
shimicag.bsky.social
These words were so hard to write. Our #Altadena is a place where Black joy is lived. We will rebuild & return.

Full reflections on hurt & loss: bit.ly/shimicaspeaks
#LAFires #EatonFire #BeautifulAltadena #OurAltadena
James stands in front of our driveway where our house used to stand, but is no longer there because of fire.
January 14, 2025 at 5:14 AM
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👏New year, same commitment to our kids! The EO builds upon CA’s 1st in the nation #SchoolMealsForAll to prevent #hunger and prioritize children's #nutrition.
♥️TY to @CAgovernor & @JenSiebelNewsom, healthy school meal champions! 🏆#CALeg #SchoolMealsforAll
governor.ca.gov Governor Gavin Newsom @governor.ca.gov · Jan 3
California is taking action to reduce the consumption and purchase of ultra-processed foods.

As the nation-leading state on nutrition and health standards, we’re doubling down on efforts to create a healthier future for every Californian.
EXECUTIVE ORDER: January 3, 2025 — to crack down on ultra-processed foods and further investigate food dyes
January 6, 2025 at 9:01 PM
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🫶We are so excited when we get to work with @kidspartnership.bsky.social First5 CA, Early Edge CA and Children Now!

💕Our CA state team gathered at the Prenatal-Three convening with National Collaborative for Infants and Toddlers to discuss the importance of early childhood policies!
December 10, 2024 at 3:44 PM
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Rest in power, your brilliance inspired and touched so many.🙏🏾
December 10, 2024 at 6:04 AM
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California has led the way on universal school meals.
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“Want to build a better economy? Feed kids.”

kedseconomist.substack.com/p/solutions-...
Solutions: Free School Meals
Want to build a better economy? Feed kids.
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November 27, 2024 at 3:06 PM
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Our End Child Poverty CA Coalition starter pack of members & allies is up and growing!

✨ Child care
✨ Early education
✨ Cash supports
✨ Health equity
✨ Food justice
✨ More!

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November 27, 2024 at 2:52 PM
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The outcome of the national election portends major cuts to federal funding for key public services, including Medi-Cal. Such cuts would have devastating consequences for Californians, as the Budget Center shows in our new fact sheet. #CALeg #CABudget #Medicaid
calbudgetcenter.org/resources/fe...
Federal Funds Drive One-Third of California’s State Budget
Federal dollars support a wide array of public services and systems that touch the lives of all Californians — from health care and food assistance to child care and public schools. Under the incoming...
calbudgetcenter.org
November 27, 2024 at 6:23 PM