Malaoo
SAM AND ALFREDA MALOOF
LETTER OF SUPPORT FOUNDATION FOR ARTS AND CRAFTS
September 12, 2023
TO: California Resilience Challenge
Attn: Adrian Covert, Senior Vice President, Public Policy Initiative of the Bay Area Council Foundation
FROM: Sam and Alfreda Maloof Foundation for Arts and Crafts RE: City of Rialto's and Maloof Foundation's Joint Application for the California Resilience Challenge Grant Dear Adrian Covert, Senior Vice President, Public Policy, Bay Area Council:
I am writing on behalf of the Maloof Foundation to express our strong support for the proposed partnership between the Maloof Foundation and the City of Rialto to apply for grant funding to conduct a Feasibility Study on Utilizing Tertiary Treated Water for Firefighting Services. This innovative project has the potential to bring significant benefits to our community and the environment, and we believe it aligns perfectly with the mission and values of both our organizations. services, represents a forward-thinking approach to water resource management and emergency response planning.
We are particularly excited about the potential positive outcomes of this study, including:
1. Enhanced Firefighting Capabilities: Utilizing tertiary treated water can potentially increase the availability of water resources for firefighting, which is crucial for ensuring the safety and security of our community.
2. Water Resource Sustainability: This project aligns with our foundation's goal of promoting sustainable water management practices and will convene a panel of elementary and high school teachers of STEM- related subjects and representatives of local Native communities to advise in the implementation of California Resilience education programs. The study may lead to the responsible and efficient use of water resources in emergency situations.
3. Environmental Benefits: By repurposing tertiary treated water for firefighting, there is an opportunity to reduce the strain on the community's potable water supply, conserving this valuable resource for other essential needs.
5131 Carnelian Street
Alta Loma, CA 91701
(909) 980-0412
www.malooffoundation.org
Smithsonian Affiliate
California Resilience Challenge 2
4. Cost Savings: Exploring alternative educational opportunities in partnering with the Rialto Unified School District and other San Bernardino County schools for the adaptive re-use of the Maloof's New Residence structure, a 4,000+ sq ft existing home available for use as a community meeting and conference space suitable for educating climate, environment and community resilience that needs improvements to be brought up to today's code.
We firmly believe that the partnership between the Maloof Foundation and the City of Rialto to seek grant funding for this feasibility study will advance our shared goals of environmental stewardship, community safety, and resource management. We are fully committed to providing any necessary support, whether it be financial, technical, or logistical, to ensure the success of this endeavor.
We look forward to working closely with the City of Rialto on this exciting project.
Thank you for considering our support for this important initiative. Together, we can make a significant difference in the sustainability and resilience of our community.
Respectfully,
James Rawitsch
Executive Director
Direct: 323-216-1285
[email protected]