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Board proclaims October as Domestic Violence and Breast Cancer Awareness months, approves $2,500 donation to food bank
Summary
The Calaveras County Board unanimously approved proclamations recognizing October 2025 as Domestic Violence Awareness Month and Breast Cancer Awareness Month, and approved a $2,500 discretionary allocation to the Resource Connection Food Bank to aid holiday food distribution.
The board unanimously adopted two proclamations and approved a small community allocation during its Oct. 28 meeting.
Domestic Violence Awareness: The board read and adopted a proclamation recognizing October 2025 as Domestic Violence Awareness Month in Calaveras County. Assistant District Attorney Brad Jones thanked the board and noted the wide effect of domestic violence across populations, the theme "With survivors always," and the role of local service providers including the Resource Connection and Calaveras Crisis Center. Sheriff Rochelle Whiting noted that domestic‑violence calls make up a large portion of reported incidents and underscored existing partnerships for victim services.
Breast Cancer Awareness: The board also adopted a proclamation recognizing October 2025 as Breast Cancer Awareness Month; Carrie Biker, public health business administrator, and CJ Singh of Unity Health Mark Twain Medical Center urged residents to prioritize early detection and mammograms. Singh reported the hospital’s recent Pink Tie Gala and raised about $30,000 for infusion support.
Community allocation: On item 22 the board approved a public‑benefit finding and authorization to allocate $2,500 in discretionary funds (five supervisors contributing $500 each) to the Resource Connection Food Bank for holiday support. Supervisors said the donation helps meet increased demand if federal resources are reduced.
Votes: Both proclamations and the allocation were approved unanimously (5–0).
