Compassion for the less fortunate: In addition to providing services for hardworking families, with, albeit, less resources, Martinez often addresses the issues of the less fortunate people in our society. Martinez is often involved with city agencies, non-profits and people, who simply want to make life better for every one. Pacific Coast Business Times, (Retail Ventura confronts panhandler problem, By Ray Estrada, Dec. 24, 2007). Volunteering her time, Martinez was part of, "...active participation, dialogue, and mix of opinions shared in this process to create a community-driven vision for the 240-acre property which borders the 101 and Cathedral Oaks, between Los Carneros and Glen Annie Roads." Edhat Santa Barbara: Bishop Ranch Meetings. From VC Reporter, 11/01/2007, "Moving past homelessness," By David Courtland: "...Martinez’ research, which hasn’t been available from a single source until now, will help the police department and other agencies focus on the real issue at hand.
