Join our movement to honor local charitable organizations who support Yuba-Sutter service members, veterans and first responders!
In 2025, Yuba City Mayor and local business owners, Dave and Susan Shaw, commissioned this phenomenal painting by performance painter David Garibaldi, celebrating the bravery, dedication, and commitment of our local military and first responders. To make this painting accessible to the community, it is now showcased in the lobby of Adventist Health and Rideout in Marysville, California.
Together, we hope this work – and the military service people, peace officers, firefighters, and medical personnel who have dedicated their lives to providing for the well-being of this community – inspires community generosity.
“The best way to find yourself is to lose yourself in the service of others.”
– Mahatma Gandhi
Watch David Garibaldi at work:
Supporting Our Heroes
To aid you in supporting our local heroes, we are providing details about local charitable organizations who directly support them. Whether you can donate funds, donate your time, or simply share the mission of an organization close to your heart, we thank you for joining our movement to honor the heroes among us!
Adventist Health Rideout Foundation
Adventist Health Rideout Foundation exists to strengthen the health and well-being of the Yuba-Sutter community, primarily through investment in projects at Adventist Health and Rideout. Inspired by Pheobe Rideout’s original gift that established the hospital, we continue her legacy by helping ensure local families have access to exceptional care close to home. We partner with donors to bring innovative technology, compassionate patient care, and expand the number of trained medical professionals dedicated to this region. Every dollar stays in Yuba-Sutter, transforming lives today and shaping a healthier tomorrow.
To learn more and donate to the effort, visit AdventistHealthRideout.org/Give.
Back the Badge Yuba Sutter
Back the Badge Yuba Sutter is a nonprofit dedicated to providing advocacy, resources, and support to our law enforcement and their families. We honor local law enforcement and strive to further grow the relationship between law enforcement officers and the community they serve. We are members who are ready to deploy in times of crisis to assist our law enforcement organizations and their families. Back the Badge supports our law enforcement community through education, inspiration, and community partnership. We strive to promote and encourage a community that supports our blue family.
To learn more and donate to the effort, visit backthebadgeys.org.
Beale Military Liaison Council (BMLC)
Beale Military Liaison Council (BMLC) is a nonprofit organization that serves as the liaison group bringing together the Beale Air Force Base military community and its surrounding area’s civilian communities to serve each other. BMLC raises funds and awareness for programs that support Beale and make a difference in the lives of the men, women, and their families stationed there. BMLC advocates to protect the viability of Beale and ensure its future for our community and our nation. To date, BMLC has invested more than $1.5 million in quality-of-life projects and more than $1 million in advocacy on behalf of the future airmen at Beale and the base of tomorrow.
To learn more and donate to the effort, visit bmlc.org.
Friends of SASA
Friends of SASA is a non-profit organization partnered with the Sutter Animal Services Authority (SASA), whose officers are part of our local law enforcement community. Our committed team of volunteers work alongside the shelter to raise money and supply resources to help our local stray and homeless animals. SASA is committed to helping all healthy, friendly animals get adopted or placed with rescue organizations. The facility shelters more than 3,600 dogs, cats and other animals each year.
To learn more, donate to the effort, or inquire about becoming a volunteer, visit friendsofsasa.org.
Yuba City Firefighters Association
The Yuba City Firefighters Association represents the dedicated men and women of the Yuba City Fire Department, working to protect the community while supporting its members. Founded alongside the department’s long history of service dating back to 1908, the association plays a vital role in advocating for firefighters’ professional interests, safety, and training. Through the association, firefighters build strong community ties, participate in charitable events, and collaborate with statewide organizations. The Yuba City Firefighters Association serves as both a guardian of public safety and a voice for the firefighters who risk their lives daily, ensuring they have the resources, representation, and community support needed to carry out their mission.
To learn more and donate to the effort, visit yubacityfirefighters.com.
Yuba-Sutter Trauma Intervention Program (TIP)
The Yuba-Sutter Trauma Intervention Program (TIP) provides immediate emotional and practical support to survivors of tragedy. Local residents are trained to be TIP Responders and are available on a 24/7/365 basis to assist law enforcement, firefighters, paramedics, deputy coroners, and hospital personnel. There are currently more than 30 responders serving our two counties, covering 1,250 square miles and 170,000 residents. TIP serves all 35 emergency agencies and Adventist Health and Rideout hospital. TIP volunteers respond to support survivors of all types of tragedy, some of which include sudden deaths, suicides, homicides, all types of accidents, drownings, victims of crimes, structure fires, and overdoses.
To learn more, donate to the effort, or inquire about becoming a volunteer, visit yubasuttertip.org.
Yuba-Sutter Food Bank
The Yuba-Sutter Food Bank is leading the fight against food insecurity in our community. We believe access to nutritious food is a basic human right. We are committed to responding to the needs of the Yuba-Sutter community through food distribution. We currently partner with more than 50 agencies, serving more than 250,000 meals monthly, and rescuing more than 200,000 pounds of food from the landfill each month.
To learn more, donate to the effort, or inquire about becoming a volunteer, visit feedingys.org.
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The Magic Behind the Masterpiece: Performance Painter David Garibaldi
Oh, what a night! Can you believe this masterpiece was created in less than 10 minutes?
On August 21, 2025, performance painter David Garibaldi created this tribute to our local military and first responders.
Growing up in Sacramento, California, Garibaldi created from a young age in various forms. From playing the trumpet, graffiti, animation, and even dance, each would later play a role in kicking off his art career.
Garibaldi set out to put performance painting on the map. He was also determined to keep leveling up and setting a personal challenge to raise $1 million for charity through his art by age 30, which he did.
Garibaldi has grown his online presence with now millions of followers and has continued doing live shows on tour. He believes, "Art is not just about the final product — it's about the journey, the energy, and the connection we create with each other. Every performance is an opportunity to inspire, to give back, and to show that creativity knows no boundaries."
Questions about the Heroes Among Us project?
If you have questions about the David Garibaldi painting or the charities included in this project, please reach out to Shaw & Associates at 530-674-1150 or by email.