On March 26, 2026, Local 105 (Southern California) SMART Army Coordinator and Organizer Eric Farrar was honored with the San Gabriel Valley (SGV) Volunteer of the Year Award, presented by California State Senator Sasha Renée Pérez of Council District 25.
Farrar received this recognition for his years of dedication to building and leading the SMART Army, organizing impactful community efforts that truly make a difference. His work includes coordinating food packing events supporting Shepherd’s Pantry during Thanksgiving, setting up donation drives for families affected by the Eaton Fire and contributing to the decoration of floats for the iconic Rose Parade.
Most recently, Farrar played a key role in helping SMART Local 105 become a presenting sponsor of the Glendora Memorial Day 5K, giving back to the very school district where the local is headquartered.
Brother Farrar’s efforts highlight the local’s commitment to supporting and uplifting the community, and the SGV Volunteer of the Year award is a testament to his leadership, service and the positive impact of union solidarity in action. Great work, brother!
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