A week in Corcoran. Most People don’t even know where that is. Well, just so you know, Corcoran is in the central valley just north of LA. It is this tiny little farm town that just so happens to be the home of the California State Prison. It has one major street with three street lights! That is all I knew of this stop on our tour until we got there… and this little city made a huge impact on us all.

As soon as we stepped off our bus we had our week cut out for us. What with the parade announcing our arrival and the 107F heat we began our week in Corcoran. All week, we experienced heat well above 100. We worked with the local schools doing Stand for Peace and Mini Shows. We also partnered with YMCA after school programs everyday, covering all ages from elementary through high school. We toured JG Boswell cotton Gin and picked tomatoes fresh off the vine. It was beautiful to stand in the endless acres of farmland enjoying fresh tomatoes.

The most impacting thing here, however, is the people. After working in the schools all day and with the YMCA after that. We really connected with the youth of this community, we became part of this community. Our show was sold out, everyone knew who we were, we couldn’t go anywhere without being recognized by someone. I can’t help but think we had an impact hope but I really wonder if they realize the impact they had on us!

This city was amazing and that’s an understatement. I will remember this city forever as one of my favorite stops on tour. In the words of my host sister, “We Heart Corcoran, California!”