“I love my community and take pride in being a lifetime resident,” Alice Duarte once shared. “We work quietly, never expecting accolades or awards in recognition for our time.” But every now and then, the community gives back!
Alice Duarte, a lifelong resident of Delano, California, has spent decades pouring love and service into her hometown. Born in 1931, Alice’s impact is woven into the fabric of Delano—from volunteering with the Delano Chamber of Commerce since 1997, to teaching safe driving through the AARP Driver Safety Program, to helping build homes with Habitat for Humanity. Her heart for service is undeniable.
She’s been honored as the 2015 Volunteer of the Year, served as the 71st Grand Marshal of the Harvest Holidays, and broke barriers as the first woman president of the Delano Toastmasters Club. Her legacy is one of quiet leadership, compassion, and unwavering dedication.
Recently, Alice received something she never thought she could afford but truly deserved—a solar system installed at no cost through the DAC-SASH (Disadvantage Communities & Single-Family Solar Homes) program. This gift of clean energy honors her legacy of giving and ensures her home shines as brightly as her impact.
With an estimated savings of $26,580 over 25 years and an environmental benefit equal to planting 2,078 trees, Alice’s story reminds us that when we invest in our communities, the rewards come full circle.