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The Ontario Fury supports Hope through Housing’s COVID-19 Relief Efforts with a Special On-Line Event
WHAT: The Ontario Fury to host a Star Wars-themed jersey auction signed by fan favorites, including Juan Topete, Nestor Hernandez, Edson Cardona, and Juan Carlos Gonzalez. Proceeds will support Hope through Housing Foundation’s COVID-19 relief efforts. WHEN: Bidding...
Half Can of Pringles
“Do you have a minute?” Shirley asked after receiving a brown bag lunch delivered to her door. “I am almost out of food. Do you want to come in to see my pantry and refrigerator so I can show you?”
Giving Tuesday Gets Real for 2020
In 2012, Giving Tuesday was launched as a simple idea – to create a day that encourages people to do good. But this year, Giving Tuesday has an entirely new meaning and will take place on May 5, 2020, to serve as a global day of unity in response to the unprecedented need caused by COVID-19.
On the frontline of the COVID-19 pandemic: ‘When this hit, we knew we had to do even more’
Tom Kulinski is far too humble a man to see himself as a hero. He just loves his job – a job that’s never been quite as important as it is during this time of crisis.
Delivering Hope for the Holidays
Volunteers step up, build community The holiday season is upon us and the festivities have begun. Often hidden beneath the glow of Christmas lights and bustling shopping centers are organizations and volunteers stepping up to help those less fortunate in our...
21 years of lives changed with Hope through Housing Foundation
Eighteen-year-old Sebastian Gutierrez moved to Arbor Villas in Yorba Linda when he was 3 years old. At the time, his mom was desperately looking for a safe and affordable place to raise her son. Arbor Villas offered that and much more. It became a nurturing...
The Wrights: Delivering Hope for two decades
Some 27 years ago, Andy and Blenda Wright began their journey helping low-income families, single mothers, and youth to better their lives and futures. It was 1991 when Andy joined with Jeff Burum to launch SoCal Housing, which is now known as National CORE. Andy had...
Poor retirement planning puts housing catastrophe on horizon
Several recent studies are shedding light on the state of retirement for those who are nearing their post-working years. Today in America, everyday an average of 10,000 individuals are turning 65. And by 2030, the 50-and-over cohort is projected to expand by 20%,...
Gregory Bradbard: Prescription for good health begins with housing
For decades, public health experts have been studying techniques for expanding healthy choices and decreasing risky behavior in an effort to improve overall community health. But attention is now increasingly shifting to something often overlooked when considering our health – quality of housing.
Ontario Fury kicking support for Hope
It’s a great combination of sports, fun, volunteerism, and charity. Every home game this season for the Ontario Fury professional soccer team at Citizens Business Bank Arena has become an opportunity for fans to make a difference while having a great time at the game.
Sing loud, spread Christmas cheer for all
The room was buzzing with energy. Children were filling the community center and waiting expectantly for the night’s festivities to begin. It was the annual holiday event for residents of the Rancho Verde apartments in Rancho Cucamonga – a favorite for these families...
A first job for many often takes a village of resources. Will you be one for the underserved?
I was sixteen years old and eager to find my first job. After heading to the nearby mall, I had collected several applications to complete for a variety of positions. Name, address, work history, Social Security number, skills, and so many other questions had to be...
Building the next generation of leaders
They come from throughout Southern California and even other parts of the country. Bringing a desire to help improve communities and change lives, these young adults have made a commitment to giving the next year of their lives in service. AmeriCorps is a federally...
Hundreds gather, raise funds for Hope Through Housing Foundation
The Oct. 4 Evening of Hope Gala benefiting the Hope Through Housing Foundation drew some 700 community and business leaders to the Ontario Convention Center to celebrate lives changed by the organization and its partner nonprofit, National CORE. The event opened with...
Finding Housing after 15 Years on the Streets
Richard Porras looks back on the most difficult point of his life and sees it as a blessing. “I found out that more people out there care than don’t care. Homelessness took the negativity away from me,” he says in a voice slowed by years of drug abuse and living on...