STATE
Kristen Olsen – State Assembly Member
“It has been inspiring to see the outpouring of volunteerism spread throughout our city. Love Modesto brings together thousands of people to serve our community in practical ways. As a state assembly member and a resident of Modesto, I am grateful to everyone who has given their time, energy, and resources to truly minister to and Love Modesto.”

STANISLAUS COUNTY
Adam Christianson – Sheriff
“Love Modesto is great way for all of us who live in Stanislaus County to make our community a better place to live. I applaud and support the efforts of so many who are willing to help others while promoting a positive message about the community we live in!”

MODESTO
Jim Ridenour – Mayor
“Love Modesto is a great example of how our community always comes together as a family. It showcases the types of partnerships we need now more than ever in order to keep our community beautiful. To see the outpouring of concern and love for our community is encouraging and I hope it is something that we will see continually grow.”

Greg Nyhoff – City Manager
“Love Modesto is a perfect example of the passion, commitment and willingness of our good citizens to pitch in and volunteer their time, energy and spirit to improve their city during these strained financial times. These types of partnerships and volunteer efforts will hopefully be a model for the future regardless of the economic times–a great day.”

Mike Harden – Police Chief
“As the police chief I know the correlation between a blighted community and crime, disorder and fear. To see a grassroots effort against blight and crime is inspiring and uplifting. I fully support Love Modesto and would love to see it grow in popularity and participation”

Bob Irwin – Mill Creek Church
“Seeing so many served and excited to do so warmed my heart as a Pastor. It gave me hope that we can make a difference together!”

Michael McClenaghan – Wellspring Anglican Church
“Love Modesto provides one of the best ways I have ever seen for local church families to come together to love others as Jesus loves us.”

Chris Ricci – CommonWealth Modesto
“Love Modesto takes our city’s most valuable resource, its people, and sets them up against our community’s biggest problems. The leadership and sense of community ownership exhibited by Love Modesto represents the bright future of our community.”

Jessica Hill – Habitat for Humanity
“It is so inspiring to see so many people from all backgrounds come together through Love Modesto with the common mission of wanting to improve the area we live in.”

Marci Boucher – Society for Handicapped Children and Adults
“Love Modesto is Phenomenal! It brings the community together for one common goal, to help and serve others. You can’t help but feel the love of Jesus from everyone who participated.”

Scott Miller – Recovery Modesto
“I have never been a part of a day when more compassion occurred. What an encouragement to me and our city!”

CERES
Chris Vierra — Mayor
“Live Ceres is a tremendous event that brings the community together and unites us in a common goal – the beautification of our city.  The community involvement and outstanding participation is a testimony to how the citizens care about this community.  I am truly thankful for all the volunteers that have donated time and hard work.”

Scott Siegel — Superintendent, Ceres Unified School District
“It is always important to give back to the community, but never more so than during these challenging times.  I am also grateful for the example that the Love Ceres volunteers are setting for our young people.”

Mark Whitehead — Victory Assembly of God
“What a pleasure to work in partnership with the community to build a better Ceres.  Love Ceres is a great movement that helps us create in Ceres a place people want to move to and not from.  Count us in!”

ESCALON
Jim Davis — Trinity Church
“What a wonderful way to serve Escalon. Everyone should want to be involved at some level and help make our community even better. I appreciate the efforts of all the volunteers that help to make this a success for our community. Keep on loving Escalon!”

RIVERBANK
Virginia Madueno — Mayor
“Love Riverbank has been instrumental in bringing our community together and one that unifies us for a common goal … and the beautification of our city is only part of the mission.  The community involvement and participation are truly the testament to how we can bridge the divide amongst many members of our community.  I am grateful for all the volunteers who donate their time and hard work in making Riverbank the best city it can be.”