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Santa Barbara, CA - On Saturday, June 3 from 9 am - 12 pm, the Santa Barbara Chapter of Moms Demand Action invites the community to join them in recognizing Wear Orange weekend with a day of service at Ortega Park. In partnership with the Ortega Park Steering Committee, the morning will include an opportunity to tour the park’s historical murals, assist with a general clean-up of the grounds, connect with local nonprofits, and enjoy snacks and activities for children and families. Elected officials including Congressman Salud Carbajal, Senator Monique Limon, Assemblymember Gregg Hart, and SB City Councilmembers Oscar Gutierrez and Alejandra Gutierrez are set to attend the event and offer their support and remarks.
"We are proud to stand with the Ortega Park Community and their ongoing efforts to make their park and community a welcoming space for all,” says Kendall Pata, Local Group Lead of the Santa Barbara Chapter of Moms Demand Action. “Research shows that cleaning and greening public spaces reduces crime and makes our communities safer.”