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Across more than 45 years, Rosie devoted her music and her time to Latino causes, underprivileged children, disabled veterans, abused youth, prison inmates, and the elderly. The following list, compiled by Rosie, is organized chronologically.<\/p>\n

1990s<\/h2>\n
\n
1999<\/div>\n
\n

First Annual Drug & Alcohol Conference, La Causa<\/p>\n

Cal State San Bernardino. Rosie shared her experiences and sang for the concerts. She also served on the board of La Causa Alcohol & Drug Services.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

Community<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
\n
Oct 24
1999<\/div>\n
\n

Jeanette O’Day Scholarship Fundraiser Concert<\/p>\n

For Coachella High School, to raise funds for underprivileged children to attend college.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

Youth<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
\n
Jul
1998<\/div>\n
\n

Wilmington Athletic Complex Concert & Car Show<\/p>\n

Over $12,000 raised for athletes of multi-ethnic heritage.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

Youth<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
\n
1998<\/div>\n
\n

Hispanic Heritage Day, Altus, Oklahoma<\/p>\n

Motivational speech and musical performance.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

Community<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
\n
1997<\/div>\n
\n

Salvation Army & Inner City Youth Concert<\/p>\n

Phoenix, Arizona. Raised money for food and clothes.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

Community<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
\n
Aug
1997<\/div>\n
\n

MEChA Chicano Youth Center Concert<\/p>\n

Against Violence, Guns, and Drugs. Fresno, California.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

Youth<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
\n
1975–
1997<\/div>\n
\n

Barrio Station, San Diego<\/p>\n

Twenty-two years of fundraisers for neighborhood justice efforts — removal of junkyards in Barrio Logan, purchase of concrete for community sidewalk improvements, and donated performances for César E. Chávez Parades.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

Community<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
\n
1996<\/div>\n
\n

Pharaohs Car Club Halloween Night Concert<\/p>\n

To raise money for victims of violent crimes — Mark Richards at Rancho Los Amigos hospital in Downey, and Sandra Ramirez, a mother of three who was gunned down.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

Community<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
\n
1995<\/div>\n
\n

Luther Burbank Center for the Arts<\/p>\n

Santa Rosa, California. Proceeds to benefit the LBC Performing Arts.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

Community<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
\n
1994<\/div>\n
\n

Wilmington & Downey Toy Giveaway Concert<\/p>\n

Fundraiser concert for underprivileged children.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

Youth<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
\n
1994<\/div>\n
\n

Harmony Cruise Night, Johnny’s Broiler<\/p>\n

South Bay area — unifying car club members from the South Bay and East Side, promoting social awareness and a family atmosphere.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

Community<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
\n
1993<\/div>\n
\n

Cinco de Mayo Concert — Wilmington & Downey<\/p>\n

Pharaohs Car Club’s first car-cruise concert, raising Christmas toys for underprivileged children.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

Youth<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

1980s<\/h2>\n
\n
1989<\/div>\n
\n

Potato Festival, San Jacinto, California<\/p>\n

Musical performance.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

Community<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
\n
1989<\/div>\n
\n

Ritchie Valens Fundraiser, Hollywood<\/p>\n

To raise money for his star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

Community<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
\n
1985<\/div>\n
\n

Hemet Hospice Fundraiser, California<\/p>\n

Musical performance fundraiser for terminally ill patients of the hospice program.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

Healthcare<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
\n
1984<\/div>\n
\n

Victory Outreach Musical Program<\/p>\n

Bakersfield and Pomona, California. Donated time and travel for rehabilitated offenders’ musical programs.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

Community<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
\n
1982<\/div>\n
\n

Social Services, Colorado<\/p>\n

Foster mother for an abused 15-year-old, victim of alcoholic parents. On-call for emergency placement of abused children of all ages. Utilized community sources for clothing and food supplementing for youth.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

Youth<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
\n
—<\/div>\n
\n

Casa Ramona, San Bernardino<\/p>\n

Fundraisers for underprivileged children to attend weekend camping trips, and for Hispanic senior citizens.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

Community<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
\n
—<\/div>\n
\n

United Way Fundraiser, Hemet<\/p>\n

Live TV interview and performance. Fundraiser for children with cancer.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

Healthcare<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
\n
—<\/div>\n
\n

Calvary Chapel, San Bernardino<\/p>\n

Donated time collecting and distributing food, toys, and clothing for underprivileged people.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

Community<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
\n
—<\/div>\n
\n

YAA TEAM Mother & Activity Coordinator, Oregon<\/p>\n

Supervised multiethnic youngsters ages 10–13 three times a week and one weekend day during game activities. Planned and ran fundraising events: ecology clean-up, home safety awareness (fire and electrical hazards), bake sales, and transportation to and from events.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

Youth<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

1970s<\/h2>\n
\n
1977<\/div>\n
\n

A.N.A.N.D.A. Disabled Americans<\/p>\n

San Bernardino, California.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

Disability<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
\n
1976<\/div>\n
\n

Cub Scout Den Mother, San Bernardino<\/p>\n

Directed, supervised, and transported a multicultural group of children ages 6–8 on field trips and at Scout-O-Rama Day’s soap box derby. Supervised concession stands in San Bernardino and Ferris Hill Park — including transporting 12 youngsters to the Orange Show.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

Youth<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
\n
1975<\/div>\n
\n

Norco State Prison Musical Programs<\/p>\n

Planned, supervised, and performed musical concerts for inmates in coordination with inmate program leaders. Directly responsible for band members on the bus and program logistics.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

Community<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
\n
1972<\/div>\n
\n

Mercy Crusade Animal Rescue, San Diego<\/p>\n

Founded and organized a private non-profit animal rescue service. Supervised six other individuals ages 18–23 in the rescue, administration of shots and medicine, and housing of abandoned or sick animals.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

Founder<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
\n
1971<\/div>\n
\n

Lions Club, Colton, California<\/p>\n

Phone correspondence with local businesses to purchase or donate tickets for the circus, allowing disabled and underprivileged children ages 3–18 from many nationalities to attend.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

Youth<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
\n
1971<\/div>\n
\n

Disabled Veterans of Vietnam — Wheelchair Olympics<\/p>\n

Colton, California. Served as phone secretary for the DVV, supporting Vietnam veterans participating in the Wheelchair Olympics in Washington D.C. through the purchase of American flags.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

Veterans<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

Recurring Service<\/h2>\n
\n
3 years<\/div>\n
\n

Jerry Lewis Telethon, Los Angeles<\/p>\n

Donated three consecutive years to the Muscular Dystrophy Telethon on Channel 11 — interviews and musical performance.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

Healthcare<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Across more than 45 years, Rosie devoted her music and her time to Latino causes, underprivileged children, disabled veterans, abused youth, prison inmates, and the elderly. The following list, compiled by Rosie, is organized chronologically. 1990s 1999 First Annual Drug & Alcohol Conference, La Causa Cal State San Bernardino. Rosie shared her experiences and sang […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"parent":126,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","template":"full-width-page.php","meta":{"_monsterinsights_skip_tracking":false,"_monsterinsights_sitenote_active":false,"_monsterinsights_sitenote_note":"","_monsterinsights_sitenote_category":0,"_uf_show_specific_survey":0,"_uf_disable_surveys":false,"ngg_post_thumbnail":0,"footnotes":""},"wf_page_folders":[35],"class_list":["post-246","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"aioseo_notices":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.rosieandtheoriginals.com\/wordpress\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/246","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.rosieandtheoriginals.com\/wordpress\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.rosieandtheoriginals.com\/wordpress\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.rosieandtheoriginals.com\/wordpress\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.rosieandtheoriginals.com\/wordpress\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=246"}],"version-history":[{"count":4,"href":"https:\/\/www.rosieandtheoriginals.com\/wordpress\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/246\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":2491,"href":"https:\/\/www.rosieandtheoriginals.com\/wordpress\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/246\/revisions\/2491"}],"up":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.rosieandtheoriginals.com\/wordpress\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/126"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.rosieandtheoriginals.com\/wordpress\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=246"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"wf_page_folders","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.rosieandtheoriginals.com\/wordpress\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/wf_page_folders?post=246"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}