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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
Ontario Fury kicking support for Hope
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...
Creating a pathway to higher education, better employment opportunities and home ownership
In 1996, DeDe Crosby and her young son, Steven, moved to Rancho Cucamonga to start rebuilding their lives. She had just ended one of the most difficult years of her life and was desperate for a new start. She had been living in La Verne, working a job where she felt...
Day for Kids community block party held Sept. 15 in Riverside
Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Redlands-Riverside recently held its first Day for Kids community block party in Riverside. The free public event, held Saturday, Sept. 15, at Mission Pointe housing complex on Topaz Drive, offered food, games, crafts, a magic show...
Victoria Gardens fashions deliver afterschool Hope
The runway was set, the DJ was cued, and models anxiously awaited taking the stage. It was a beautiful afternoon on Saturday, August 11th and the first KidzFest Fashion Show was about to begin at Victoria Gardens. Chaffey Town Square was transformed into a sold-out...
Stormy weather ahead: Silver tsunami, income inequality and a housing crisis
Marv’s Place: A Safe Haven for a Dad and His Daughter
As 42-year-old Daniel Chavez sat down to tell his story, his daughter, Davida, crawled into his lap. The adorable brown-eyed, brown-haired 4-year-old wore a black Marvel shirt with superhero characters and a single ponytail. She smiled, posed and curiously scanned the...