“We have to be a community to support each other and be transformative in out lives together,” said one of the interns, and another said, “Never be ashamed of where you come from.”

POPLAR – What began as a vision and a dream has become a reality for the small community of Poplar. On Saturday, they held a grand opening of Central Valley Empowerment Alliance’s Youth Leadership Center which has been named “Lupe’s Promise.”

POPLAR – Poplar youth went before the Poplar Community Service District regular board meeting on Thursday evening to address what they would like to see in Poplar’s new park. On the agenda were discussions regarding the park’s grant and the park’s blue print. The youth spoke during the Public Comments segment of the meeting.