IN THIS ISSUE: House of Light Ribbon Cutting Martha’s Kitchen Groundwater Awareness Week Fix a Leak Week Cupertino Holi Festival Award Win Coming Soon: CA REAL ID - Your water bill can help!

CityTeam’s House of Light

Last year, SJW staff & Rebuilding Together Silicon Valley joined forces to renovate a house for working women who are graduates of the CityTeam Heritage Home program and their children. SJW built the fence, and our valued contractors BrightView and West Valley Construction also contributed time and materials to the project.  The Kinkade Family Foundation & Mayor Sam Liccardo shared words of gratitude at the ribbon cutting ceremony. “We named it ‘The House of Light’ in honor of my late husband who was known as the painter of light. It is our prayer that this home will always be filled with light and joy,” shared Nanette Kinkade, President of the Kinkade Family Foundation.   We're so thankful to be part of such an inspiring mission and group of people!

Thanksgiving in January with Martha’s Kitchen Every year, SJW staff participates in a community service tradition with local organization Martha's Kitchen . CEO Eric Thornburg and staff from all departments just wrapped up another rewarding experience to kick off 2020, volunteering to prepare and serve meals donated by SJW for the month of January.   This wonderful, non-profit soup kitchen in San Jose welcomes volunteers year-round! Learn how you can get involved at www.marthas-kitchen.org .

Groundwater Awareness Week: March 8-14 We’re joining the National Groundwater Association once again to raise awareness of a very important (and often underappreciated) resource: groundwater! Did you know: The amount of groundwater in the U.S. is 20 to 30 times larger than all of its lakes, streams, and rivers combined. SJW pumps from over 100 wells that draw directly from the Santa Clara Groundwater Basin, accounting for about 40% of the water supply our customers receive. Groundwater is the world’s most extracted natural resource, making life without it impossible! Source: ngwa.org To find out if your water is sourced from one of these vital wells, check out our SJW Water Source Map .

Fix a Leak Week: March 16-22 Resolve to save water in 2020 during Fix a Leak Week! We make it easy with our CATCH program, which sends out a water efficiency expert to check your house for any signs of leakage or inefficient water systems. Take advantage of this complimentary service today!  Call (408) 279-7900 or email us at customer.service@sjwater.com 24/7 to schedule an appointment, and enjoy the savings year-round! Learn more at sjwater.com/catch .

Upcoming Event: Cupertino Holi Festival Holi is a Hindu holiday that celebrates the arrival of spring and the triumph of good over evil. San Jose Water is excited to join our Hindu community in the festivities at Cupertino’s Holi Festival on Sunday, March 29th at Memorial Park from 11am to 4pm. Make sure you’re on time so you don’t miss the color-throwing fun! If you’d like to reserve a packet of colored powder, please visit the Eventbrite . See you there!

Recent Award Win AVA Digital Award Our most recent Water Warriors video is a gold winner! This award honors creative professionals involved in the planning, concept, direction, design and production of digital communication. We couldn’t think of a better creative piece to enter than this behind-the-scenes look at SJW superstar Robert Estrada. In case you missed it, check out the video here:

PSA: REAL ID

Beginning October 1, 2020, every air traveler 18 years of age and older will need a REAL ID-compliant driver’s license, state-issued enhanced driver’s license, or another acceptable form of ID (such as a passport) to fly within the United States. A California-issued REAL ID driver’s license or identification card meets these new requirements and is marked with a gold bear and star. Applying for a REAL ID requires proof of identity, social security number (SSN) if eligible, California residency, and a trip to a DMV office. Note: you may use a utility bill such as your bimonthly SJW bill as proof of residency. Visit realid.dmv.ca.gov to learn how to obtain your REAL ID-compliant card.

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