To: Board of Supervisors
From: Ken Carlson, District IV Supervisor
Report Title: In the Matter of Recognizing Sandra Scherer, Executive Director of Monument Crisis Center, on the occasion of her retirement to enter text.
☒Recommendation of the County Administrator ☐ Recommendation of Board Committee
RECOMMENDATIONS:
Recognizing Sandra Scherer, Executive Director of Monument Crisis Center, on the occasion of her retirement.
FISCAL IMPACT:
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BACKGROUND:
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CONSEQUENCE OF NEGATIVE ACTION:
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The Board of Supervisors of Contra Costa County, California
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IN THE MATTER OF Recognizing Sandra Scherer, Executive Director of Monument Crisis Center, on the occasion of her retirement
WHEREAS, Sandra was born and raised in the Bay Area, and graduated from the University of California, Santa Cruz; and
WHEREAS, she has devoted her career to community service, first as a Park Ranger and later working in education at Christ the King School in Pleasant Hill and Carondelet High School in Concord; and
WHEREAS, during her time at Carondelet, Sandra was approached by a Sister of St. Joseph and invited to help establish a small food pantry on Monument Boulevard in Concord; and
WHEREAS, with the help of a few volunteers and a dedicated board of directors, Monument Crisis Center was born and opened its doors on August 19, 2003; and
WHEREAS, Monument Crisis Center began with a single office and a modest food “closet,” serving 84 families on its very first day; and
WHEREAS, today, Monument Crisis Center serves over 8,000 residents and takes in more than 25,000 pounds of food every month; and
WHEREAS, in addition to its core food pantry, the Center offers vital programs such as Senior Moments, After School Café, Summer and Holiday Food Box Drives, and its Annual Backpack Drive; and
WHEREAS, Monument Crisis Center is committed to providing nutritious food, high-quality resources, and referrals to help low-income individuals and families achieve stability and security in our community; and
WHEREAS, after 22 years as Monument Crisis Center’s Executive Director, Sandra retired on April 30, 2025.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Supervisors hereby honors Sandra Scherer for her extraordinary service to vulnerable and low-income communities and extends its heartfelt gratitude and best wishes for a restful and fulfilling retirement.
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