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Dr. Beatriz Solis Scholarship

Location
La Puente High School, Roosevelt High School, Mendez High School
Project Category
Climate
Status
Ongoing

2025 Scholarship Award Winners Announced!

We are incredibly proud to announce the recipients of the 2025 Dr. Beatriz Solis Scholarship! These remarkable students embody the spirit and dedication of Dr. Beatriz Solis, a fierce advocate for vulnerable and disadvantaged communities, and for social, economic, environmental, and racial justice.

Please join us in congratulating the 2025 Dr. Beatriz Solis Scholarship Award Winners:

Gizelle Lopez

Attending: East Los Angeles College
From: Homeboys Art Academy, Torres East LA Performing Arts Magnet

Tehilah Ofumbi

Attending: UCLA Fielding School of Public Health
From: Thurgood Marshall

David Higuera

Attending: California State University Los Angeles
From: Roosevelt High School

Surai M. Ibarra

Attending: University of La Verne
From: La Puente High School

Yajaira Valverde

Attending: Pitzer College
From: Roosevelt High School

We extend our heartfelt congratulations to all the winners! Your commitment to higher education and your communities is a true testament to Dr. Solis's enduring legacy. We wish you immense success in your future academic endeavors.

You can help us continue to support future scholarship recipients! Please consider donating to the Dr. Beatriz Solis Scholarship Fund, hosted by Inner City Struggle, to help us empower more students in their pursuit of higher education: Donate Here

Upcoming EVENTS

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Learn to Bike Class in El Monte

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Jan 11, 2026
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9:30 am
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Jeff Seymout Family Center 10900 Mulhall St, El Monte, CA 91731
This free session teaches balancing, starting, stopping, and basic control. Bikes and helmets are available to borrow. Open to youth and adults.
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Bike Rodeo and Skills Course in El Monte

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Jan 18, 2026
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9:30 am
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Jeff Seymout Family Center 10900 Mulhall St, El Monte, CA 91731
Join us for a fun and active bike skills course designed for young riders. This is an excellent way for families to help new riders build confidence.

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Rain Gardens Volunteer Day

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Dec 28, 2025
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10:00 am
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2:00 pm
San Gabriel
Help transform a community member’s garden into a water-saving, native plant landscape while learning practical skills you can use at home.
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Rain Gardens Volunteer Day

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Jan 4, 2026
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10:00 am
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2:00 pm
San Gabriel
Help transform a community member’s garden into a water-saving, native plant landscape while learning practical skills you can use at home.

Upcoming Easy Access Events

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Easy Access Pop-Up: Walnut Creek Park - 2 HOURS FREE E-BIKE Rides

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Jan 11, 2026
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8:00 am
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701 Frazier Street Baldwin Park, CA 91706
Join us at Walnut Creek Nature Park in Baldwin Park for our Easy Access Pop-Up and explore the trails on an e-bike! Simply bring a valid ID to enjoy a free two-hour ride and experience the beautiful surroundings on two wheels. No RSVP necessary!
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Easy Access Ride: Ride to Santa Fe Dam with SGV Water Action

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Jan 17, 2026
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9:00 am
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Jeff Seymour Family Center 10900 Mulhall Street, El Monte
We are partnering with the SGV Water Action team to celebrate local water resilience and learn how our community is building a more sustainable water future!
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Easy Access Pop-Up: Walnut Creek Park - 2 HOURS FREE E-BIKE RIDES

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Jan 18, 2026
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8:00 am
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701 Frazier Street Baldwin Park, CA 91706
Join us at Walnut Creek Nature Park in Baldwin Park for our Easy Access Pop-Up and explore the trails on an e-bike! Simply bring a valid ID to enjoy a free two-hour ride and experience the beautiful surroundings on two wheels. No RSVP necessary!