El Pescador graduation donation
Chuy Jr. Ortiz, owner of El Pescador, with TEAMS graduates, Abel “Michael” Delgadillo and Leonardo Magana.
Chuy Jr. Ortiz, owner of El Pescador, with TEAMS graduates, Abel “Michael” Delgadillo and Leonardo Magana.

Chuy Ortiz, the owner of El Pescador in Fillmore graciously donated not only his restaurant but also all the food and drinks for the Fillmore High TEAMS, (Training and Education for Adults with Moderate to Severe disabilities), inaugural class graduation. The TEAMS program is for students 18-22 with moderate to severe disabilities and is a community based program to help increase independence, life and social skills. With the start of the program 4 years ago this is the classes’ first year of graduates being, Leonardo Magana and Abel “Michael” Delgadillo. There is no formal graduation ceremony for the class and it was decided that they would have their ceremony at El Pescador, a constant supporter in the Fillmore community. With a total of 37 guests including the class, staff, and families of the graduates, Chuy was more than willing and excited to host this event. We would like to thank Chuy and the whole El Pescador team for their kindness, hospitality and continued support of the community and school. Without your support this event would not have been possible, Thank you. Karen Wiksell and the TEAMS program.