MARIE ALVARADO-GIL

STATE SENATOR DISTRICT 4

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Contact: Jason Scalese, Press Secretary

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June 15, 2026

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Senator Marie Alvarado-Gil Announces Wild Iris Family Counseling & Crisis Center as Inyo County’s 2026 Nonprofit of the Year

SACRAMENTO, CA – Senator Marie Alvarado-Gil (R-Jackson) is proud to announce the Wild Iris Family Counseling & Crisis Center as Inyo County’s 2026 Nonprofit of the Year. This recognition honors nonprofits that help individuals, families, and communities navigate grief, hardship, and change while turning those experiences into lasting positive impact.

“Transforming loss into legacy isn’t just a theme, it’s what organizations like Wild Iris do every day,” said Senator Alvarado-Gil. “For 45 years, Wild Iris has turned trauma into empowerment for survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault, and abuse in our frontier communities.”

The Wild Iris Family Counseling & Crisis Center embodies the 2026 theme, “Transforming Loss into Legacy,” by meeting survivors at their most vulnerable moments with crisis intervention, emergency shelter, peer counseling, financial assistance, and legal advocacy. These services provide immediate safety while building long-term healing, independence, and renewed agency.

Bishop Mayor Stephen Muchovej stated, “What distinguishes Wild Iris is the enduring nature of its work. By offering counseling, advocacy, and long-term support, the organization helps survivors rebuild their lives with dignity and independence. This goes far beyond short-term intervention; it creates lasting change by breaking cycles of violence and empowering individuals to reclaim their futures.”

Through community education, outreach, and partnerships with schools and local organizations, Wild Iris also challenges stigma and builds broader awareness and prevention. In a region where resources are limited and isolation is high, the Center serves as both a lifeline and a catalyst for lasting change.

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Senator Alvarado-Gil represents the 4th Senate District including the Counties of Alpine, Amador, Calaveras, El Dorado, Inyo, Madera, Mariposa, Merced, Mono, Nevada, Placer, Stanislaus, and Tuolumne.