In a cozy corner of Villaggio at Route 66’s after-school program, the room buzzed with curiosity, laughter and just a bit of fairy dust. The children had gathered to read Fairy Science, an enchanting picture book that blends the whimsy of fairy tales with the...
In Hope through Housing’s free after-school program, learning doesn’t stop when homework is done. In September, as part of Hispanic Heritage Month, kids explored a colorful tradition by creating shadow boxes featuring alebrijes – fantastical creatures from Mexican...
Small hands squish blue, green and yellow playdough, carefully shaping it into a brain. As they mold each piece, the room fills with excited voices: “Frontal lobe!” “Temporal lobe!” “Cerebellum!” At the center of the activity is Isaiah Buffong, Hope through Housing’s...
The sharp, clean scent of lavender and jasmine lingers in the air as Gracie stands behind her table, fielding questions and managing the growing crowd gathered around her handcrafted soaps at the 2025 Women of Hope’s Beauty, Bubbles & Bites fundraiser. It’s her...
Across Southern California and in Texas, children raced their way into summer during our annual Field Day event – a vibrant celebration marking the end of the school year. From sack races to splashes from overflowing water buckets, Field Day was more than just fun. It...
For children from Rancho Verde, a simple shopping trip became a joyful, confidence-boosting experience – all thanks to the generosity of Verve Church. Champs Sports in Rancho Cucamonga’s Victoria Gardens became a hub of excitement as 81 kids eagerly picked out...
