SHAW 4 Community

04/06/2026

💙 Autism Awareness Month Wellness Hike 💙

Inclusion begins with understanding—and that’s exactly what this space is created for.

Join us on April 18th at 9:00 AM at Calaveras Big Trees State Park (Oak Grove Trail) as we come together to raise awareness, celebrate neurodiversity, and create a safe, supportive space for all.

This is more than a hike…
It’s community. It’s connection. It’s compassion.

✨ Transportation available (limited spots) – Call/Text (209) 791-0575
✨ Meals, support, and resources provided
✨ Family-friendly & inclusive for all

Every step we take is a step toward understanding, acceptance, and belonging. 💙

Special thank you to our Sponsor: Parks California / CA State Parks and our Supporter: Health Plan of San Joaquin for helping us make this experience possible for our community.

Let’s show up, learn, and walk together—because everyone belongs here. 💙

04/02/2026

Our CEO, Lakeisha Little-Shaw, showing up and pouring into our youth at Merlo Institute of Environmental Technology is exactly what SHAW 4 Community is all about.

Standing alongside Lynell Hamilton and supporting the incredible work of Hamilton’s Heart Foundation, this moment reflects the power of collaboration and purpose. Bringing a wellness program back to Stockton to invest in our youth—especially those who are often overlooked and underserved—is the kind of impact our community needs.

At SHAW 4 Community, we are committed to the health and wellbeing of our community. Partnerships like this allow us to expand that impact, reach more youth, and create spaces where they feel seen, supported, and empowered.

This is bigger than one organization. This is what happens when we come together to serve, to lead, and to uplift.

This is only the beginning. 💛

03/09/2026

Today we celebrate the strength, resilience, brilliance, and beauty of women everywhere. 💜

Women are the heartbeat of our families, the backbone of our communities, and the driving force behind change. From nurturing and leading to healing and building, women carry a power that transforms generations.

At SHAW 4 Community, we honor women who show up every day — for their families, their dreams, their communities, and themselves. Women who rise despite challenges, who choose wellness, who break cycles, and who create space for others to thrive.

Today is a reminder that every woman deserves access to health, opportunity, respect, and the freedom to live fully in her purpose.

To the mothers, daughters, sisters, leaders, healers, entrepreneurs, and change-makers — we see you, we celebrate you, and we stand with you.

Keep rising. Keep leading. Keep shining.

Happy International Women’s Day.

Because when women thrive, communities thrive. ✨

03/05/2026

HONORED AND HUMBLED ❤️🙏🏾🙌🏾

Black History Month may have ended… but Black history does not.

Black history is being written every day — in how we lead, how we serve, how we build, and how we show up for our communities.

As we step into Women’s History Month, SHAW 4 Community proudly celebrates our Founder & CEO, Lakeisha Little-Shaw, as she receives her Honorary Doctorate in Humanitarianism — one of the highest honors awarded for community service and impact.

This moment is bigger than a title.

It represents what it means for a Black woman from Stockton — from the South Side — to be recognized for serving, uplifting, and transforming her community.

It represents visibility.
It represents representation.
It represents what is possible.

At SHAW 4 Community, we believe honoring women is not about ego — it is about empowerment.

When one woman is recognized, it opens doors for others.
When one woman stands in her purpose, it gives others permission to do the same.
When one woman refuses to shrink, she creates space for generations behind her.

Our Founder’s work has always been about community — about ensuring wellness, leadership, and opportunity are accessible to everyone.

This Women’s History Month, we celebrate women everywhere:
The builders.
The nurturers.
The visionaries.
The healers.
The leaders.
The ones still finding their voice.

We honor the journey.
We honor the impact.
We honor the becoming.

Because Black history didn’t end in February.
And women’s history is being written every single day.

And at SHAW 4 Community, we are proud to be part of both. 💛

03/05/2026

We are incredibly grateful to District Attorney Ron Freitas for presenting SHAW 4 Community with a $5,000 check from the Asset Forfeiture Fund.

This investment is more than funding, it’s belief in our youth and belief in prevention through wellness.

Because of this support, our youth program will continue serving at-risk and underserved young people through outdoor experiences, leadership development, and whole-person wellness education, strengthening their mental, emotional, physical, and nutritional health.

When we invest in our youth, we invest in safer, stronger communities.

Thank you for standing with SHAW 4 Community and for recognizing the power of proactive, community-centered impact.

Where Community Thrives Together. 💛

District Attorney Ron Freitas was pleased to present SHAW 4 Community with a $5,000 check from the Asset Forfeiture Fund.

Shaw's youth program supports at-risk and underserved youth through outdoor activities, wellness education, and community engagement—promoting mental, emotional, physical, and nutritional health while building leadership and connection.

03/05/2026

🥾💙 209 Hikes Colon Cancer Awareness Wellness Hike 💙🥾

Join us for our Monthly Wellness Hike as we come together to raise awareness for Colon Cancer while promoting health, movement, and community connection.

At 209 Hikes, we believe wellness goes beyond physical activity. Our hikes are designed to create a supportive space where we focus on mental, physical, and emotional health while encouraging open conversations around important health issues that impact our communities.

📍 Location:
Brannan Island State Recreation Area
17645 CA-160, Rio Vista, CA

🗓 Date: Sunday, March 8, 2026
⏰ Time: 9:00 AM
📍 Meeting Point: Brannan Island Loop Trail

What to expect:
🌿 Guided trail walk
🥗 Fresh food and refreshments
💬 Meaningful community connection
📚 Health education and resources
🎒 Limited transportation available

Together we will walk in support, awareness, and prevention, reminding our community that early detection and education can save lives.

We are grateful for the continued support of Health Plan of San Joaquin (HPSJ) and our partnership with California State Parks, helping us create accessible wellness experiences in the outdoors for our community.

Bring a friend, bring your family, and come take a step toward health, healing, and awareness with us.

Special thank you to Shawna Brown, CEO of Crush Colon Cancer, for joining us as our guest speaker. We are grateful for her dedication to educating our community and helping bring awareness to the importance of prevention, early detection, and saving lives. Your voice and advocacy are making a powerful impact. 💙

💙 Wear BLUE in support of Colon Cancer Awareness if you can!

🔗 www.shaw4community.com
📞 209-791-0575

Explore. Connect. Thrive.

02/11/2026

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❤️ 209 Hikes Presents: Hike to the Beat of Your Heart
📍 Mt. Diablo – Sentinel Rocks
🗓 Sunday, February 15
⏰ 9:00 AM

We’re hitting the trails for something that matters deeply — Heart Health Awareness.

Heart disease is the #1 cause of death for both men and women in the United States.
Every 33 seconds, someone dies from cardiovascular disease.
High blood pressure, high cholesterol, diabetes, stress, and lack of physical activity are major risk factors — and many of them are preventable.

The good news?
💪🏾 Just 30 minutes of moderate physical activity most days of the week can significantly reduce your risk.
🥗 Healthy nutrition + movement + community support = stronger hearts and longer lives.

And that’s exactly what we create.

Join us as we Hike to the Beat of Your Heart — bringing awareness to heart disease while actively choosing wellness together.

✨ FREE Food
✨ FREE Transportation (limited)
✨ FREE Gift
✨ Heart Health Education
✨ And of course… COMMUNITY

At SHAW 4 Community and 209 Hikes, we believe prevention starts with access — access to movement, education, healthy food, and safe spaces to gather.

Let’s walk.
Let’s learn.
Let’s take care of our hearts — physically and emotionally.

Because when the heart is healthy, the community thrives.

❤️ Register. Show up. Bring someone you love.
Let’s hike for life.

209 HIKES

02/04/2026

Black History Month is a time to honor legacy, resilience, and the ongoing work of equity.

At SHAW 4 Community, we honor this month by continuing the work rooted in service, wellness, education, and community care. Black history is not only something to be remembered — it is something to be lived out through action, leadership, and responsibility.

Our work is grounded in the truth that Black communities have faced and continue to face inequities in health, access, and opportunity. We don’t ignore that reality — we respond to it by creating spaces that support healing, growth, and empowerment.

Through our programs, we:
• Uplift Black lives and voices
• Invest in physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual wellness
• Educate our community with intention and truth
• Develop youth leaders who understand their value and power
• Build strong, connected communities rooted in dignity and humanity

While our focus is honoring Black history and addressing real challenges, our approach remains grounded in humanity — bringing people together through service, shared learning, and collective growth.

Black History Month reminds us that progress requires action, not just acknowledgment.

This month — and every month — we remain committed to doing the work.

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Where Community Thrives Together

01/19/2026

Today we honor Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.

Not just with words — but with action.

Dr. King reminded us that “The time is always right to do what is right.”
That message still calls us forward today.

At SHAW 4 Community, we believe doing what’s right looks like:
• Showing up for our community
• Creating access where there are barriers
• Leading with love, dignity, and justice
• Choosing humanity over convenience

MLK Day is not just a day of remembrance — it’s a day of responsibility.
A reminder that service, equity, and courage are not seasonal.

Let’s continue the work.
Let’s be the change.
Let’s do what’s right — together.

Where Community Thrives Together.

01/12/2026

🌿✨ FOOTSTEPS 4 WELLNESS ✨🌿

Kicking Off the 2026 Wellness Hike Series!

🥾 Community Health, Wellness & Connection for All

Join us as we launch our FIRST Community Wellness Hike of 2026 — a powerful morning dedicated to movement, mental well-being, connection, and community.
This hike marks the beginning of our 2026 Wellness Hike Series, and we’re starting the year strong, together.

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📅 Date: Sunday, January 18, 2026

⏰ Start Time: 9:00 AM

📍 Location:

Sycamore Grove Park
Arroyo Del Valle Regional Trail
1051 Wetmore Rd.
Livermore, CA 94550

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🌟 What to Expect

✔️ Guided, all-levels community hike
✔️ Certified hiking hosts
✔️ Free healthy snacks & drinks
✔️ Swag & fun community games
✔️ Wellness education & connection
✔️ Safe, inclusive space for all ages
✔️ Limited transportation available

Whether you’re a seasoned hiker or just getting started, this hike is about showing up, moving your body, breathing fresh air, and being part of something bigger.

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🤝 Proudly Sponsored & Supported By

Health Plan of San Joaquin
California State Parks / Parks California

Together, we’re committed to increasing access to nature, improving health outcomes, and creating spaces where wellness is for everyone.

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💚 Why This Matters

This isn’t just a hike — it’s a movement.
A step toward better health.
A step toward stronger community.
A step toward wellness in 2026 and beyond.

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👟 Lace up. Show up. Step into wellness with us.

Let’s make our first hike of the year unforgettable.

Join 209 HIKES today!

Please text 209-791-0575 to get on transportation list

12/02/2025

🌿 209 Hikes Presents: Footsteps of Humanity 🌍

A Wellness Hike Dedicated to Compassion, Unity & Community Healing

As our city continues to face challenges that weigh on the hearts of our families, children, and neighborhoods, we are reminded of how deeply we need each other. This month, we walk with purpose. We walk with intention. We walk for Humanity.

Join us as we take meaningful steps toward healing, hope, and collective strength.

🌄 Footsteps of Humanity Hike

📅 Date: Saturday, December 6, 2025
⏰ Time: 10:00am
📍 Location:
Tahoe East Shore Trail on AllTrails
https://www.alltrails.com/trail/us/nevada/tahoe-east-shore-trail?sh=8zpzhk&utm_medium=trail_share&utm_source=alltrails_virality

Hosted By: SHAW 4 Community × 209 Hikes

💛 What We’re Providing (Always FREE):

✨ Healthy snacks & drinks
✨ Swag & gifts
✨ Community engagement game
✨ Certified hiking hosts
✨ Limited transportation for those who need it
✨ A trauma-informed, culturally humble environment
✨ A safe space to breathe, connect, and be in community

This hike is more than a moment — it’s a movement.
Every step we take together becomes a Footstep of Humanity, reminding us that compassion, care, and community will always be stronger than crisis.

Come walk with us. Come heal with us. Come be part of something bigger than yourself.

11/30/2025

Message from the CEO of SHAW 4 Community

The state of our city’s health and wellbeing weighs heavily on my heart today.
Last night’s senseless act of violence, a mass shooting in Stockton that harmed children, is yet another devastating reminder of how deeply our community is hurting.

At SHAW 4 Community, we know that violence is not just a public safety issue, it is a public health issue. It is a symptom of unaddressed trauma, chronic stress, lack of access to wellness resources, and the emotional and mental strain so many families in our city experience every single day.

This tragedy is exactly why we fight so hard for holistic health and wellness in Stockton.
Why we advocate for safe spaces.
Why we create programs rooted in healing, connection, and belonging.
Why we focus on underserved communities who are disproportionately impacted by trauma and violence.

Our mission is not just to promote fitness or nutrition, it is to transform lives.
To address trauma with compassion.
To build environments where our children feel safe, valued, and supported.
To remind our community that healing is possible, and that healthier communities are safer communities.

We extend our heartfelt prayers to the families affected. And we reaffirm our commitment to being a catalyst for change through advocacy, education, community engagement, and trauma-informed wellness programs.

Stockton deserves a future where safety, healing, and opportunity are not privileges, but rights.
Our children deserve to grow up in communities that protect them, uplift them, and allow them to thrive.

SHAW 4 Community will continue doing the work with intention, with compassion, and with the unwavering belief that together, we can build a healthier, safer, and more resilient Stockton.

Lakeisha Little-Shaw
CEO, SHAW 4 Community
Where Community Thrives Together