Carson honors volunteer groups and first responders at Carson Cares / Carson Heroes ceremony
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City leaders presented certificates and recognition to faith groups, volunteers, deputies, firefighters and community members for relief work, youth mentorship and community service during the Carson Cares and Carson Heroes presentations.
City of Carson officials on Sept. 2 recognized faith groups, volunteers and public‑safety personnel for Hurricane/wildfire relief and community service during an extended Carson Cares and Carson Heroes segment of the council meeting.
Mayor Lula Davis Holmes, joined by council members, presented certificates of recognition to Pastor Michael Ealy, First Lady Andrea Ealy and Bishop William Todd Irvin for leading an Operation Carson Cares effort that raised funds and provided direct assistance to families affected by Los Angeles wildfires. The mayor said volunteers and local businesses, including Chick‑fil‑A and Raising Cane's, donated food and funds; staff accompanied faith leaders to deliver checks to seven families.
The council also used the program to present Carson Heroes awards to a roster of individuals — deputies, firefighters, senior‑service advocates and longtime volunteers — whose work the council described as examples of "service and unity" in Carson. Named recipients included Deputy Lasandra (Lasandra) Vega and Deputy Bridal Hernandez (presented for senior‑service work), community volunteers and longtime youth coaches. Several recipients spoke briefly about their service. The mayor invited recipients and their families for group photographs.
During the same ceremony, the council recognized local and regional health partners by proclaiming September as Prostate Cancer Awareness Month, and presented proclamations for Hispanic Heritage Month and National Emergency Preparedness Month. Representatives from Providence Little Company of Mary Medical Center and Kaiser Permanente South Bay took part in the prostate‑awareness recognition and urged early screening.
Mayor Holmes and council members repeatedly framed the acknowledgments as an example of Carson's long record of community charity and public‑safety collaboration. The event included a short video about the Carson Heroes program and multiple certificates presented on stage; recipients included employees and volunteers from the Sheriff's Department and Los Angeles Fire Department, as well as community organizations such as Prevailing in Christ Ministries.