December 2007: Sylvina Frausto By DHuber on Thursday, January 17, 2008 @ 10:38 AM :: 0 Comments :: Woodlander of the Month   Sylvina Frausto, community volunteer and activist, was named December 2007’s ‘Woodlander of the Month’. At a lunch in her honor, Mayor David Flory and Yolo County Supervisor, Duane Chamberlain thanked Mrs. Frausto for her many years of service helping immigrants and low income individuals. Frausto has organized citizenship classes, motivating others to vote and become more involved in civic issues. She has also worked with the Sacramento Valley Organizing Community Organization, a collaboration of community partners that provide social, legal, and educational assistance. During her 12 years with the SVOC, Frausto has focused a great deal of her time in support of affordable housing issues and fair initiatives for immigrants. Along with her work with SVOC, Mrs. Frausto is involved with the Community Alliance for Education (CAFÉ), which addresses educational barriers in the community and provides information to parents about how they can become more involved in their children’s education. Mrs. Frausto is probably best known in the community through her work at Holy Rosary Catholic Church. Working as the parish secretary, she has helped needy individuals with a wide range of issues, including alcohol and drug abuse. Believing community service is everyone’s responsibility, Frausto said of her volunteerism, “All of us are called to solve the problems in our communities to make a better world. It is our job, not just the public officials’.” The “Woodlander of the Month” award recognizes outstanding community service and is sponsored by Mayor David Flory, the Daily Democrat, and Yolo County Supervisors representing Woodland, Duane Chamberlain and Matt Rexroad.

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