"The ambassadors have come to feel like a critical part of the community. They show up before the school's security guard arrives at 10 am. They've distributed safety information during immigration scares and file 311 requests to clean up the surrounding streets."
"They know kids by name. They'll give a kid a hug when they come out of the car. We trust them, said Elaine Ellis, a social worker at Marshall Elementary."
"City officials decided last year to end the program as part of the city budget process, but the ambassadors had been told that they would stay on until their contracts expired."
Lidia Sandoval and other community ambassadors are losing their jobs as part of budget cuts by the Office of Civic Engagement and Immigrant Affairs. These ambassadors have played a crucial role in supporting local senior citizens and children, particularly around Marshall Elementary, where they have provided safety and assistance. The layoffs come despite prior assurances that they would remain employed until their contracts expired. A total of 16 positions are being eliminated, impacting the community's safety and support network.
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