SHAW 4 Community

05/26/2026

Today, we pause to remember and honor the brave men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice for our freedom. Their courage, service, and dedication will never be forgotten.

From all of us at The S.H.A.W. Bar, THE F.I.T.ME, and SHAW 4 Community — we thank our fallen heroes and the families who continue to carry their legacy. ❤️🤍💙

05/21/2026

🌿✨ Join Us for Our Mental Health Awareness Wellness Hike! ✨🌿 209 HIKES

Step into nature and walk toward wellness with us on May 30, 2026 at 8:30 AM at beautiful Point Lobos State Park.

This hike is more than just a walk — it’s a chance to recharge, connect with community, and prioritize mental wellness in a safe and uplifting environment. 💚

Participants will enjoy:
• Free limited transportation
• Free food & drinks
• Free gifts
• Positive community connection
• Wellness support & encouragement
• Scenic views and unforgettable memories

A huge THANK YOU to our sponsor California State Parks for helping make this experience possible and for supporting mental wellness through nature and community.

We also want to thank our amazing supporters at Health Plan of San Joaquin for continuing to invest in healthier communities and accessible wellness opportunities.

Together, we hike for healing, awareness, and connection. 💚🥾

Wellness Hike at Point Lobos State Preserve
📅 Date: May 30, 2026
Arrival time 8:15 AM
🕘Start Time: 9:00 AM
📍 GPS Coordinates for Meetup: 36.515765, -121.946362
📌 Meeting Spot: Piney Woods Picnic Area
Entry/Parking Fee: $10

Beginner-Friendly Route: South Shore Trail (Shorter and scenic) (2.2 Miles) (Elevation gain - 88 ft)
https://www.alltrails.com/.../point-lobos-south-shore-trail

Intermediate/Advanced Route: Full Point Lobos Loop (7.4 miles)(Elevation gain - 807 ft)
https://www.alltrails.com/.../cali.../point-lobos-loop-trail

We'll meet at the parking lot of the Piney Woods Picnic Area, using the GPS coordinates (36.515765, -121.946362) to gather, stretch, and check in before splitting into two groups based on comfort and experience levels.

We will all start together, but you can choose to do the longer and more challenging route or the shorter route.

We understand this location is a bit farther than some of our usual hikes, but with advance notice, we encourage you to plan accordingly. Feel free to carpool, prep your gear, and make a day of it. If you have never been here, the views are worth the trip.
🧺 What to Bring:
Comfortable hiking shoes
Water & light snacks
Layers (weather can shift quickly by the coast)

05/06/2026

🌮✨ Happy Cinco de Mayo! ✨🌮

Today we celebrate the rich culture, resilience, and heritage of Mexico. 🇲🇽❤️💚
Cinco de Mayo is a reminder of strength, unity, and the power of community.

May your day be filled with joy, music, laughter, good food, and meaningful moments with the people around you. 🎉💃🌺

From all of us at Shaw 4 Community, we honor the spirit of celebration, culture, and togetherness today and every day. 🫶

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.

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