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MLKCC Grants Recently Awarded
The Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration Committee of Brazoria County recently awarded nine grants to local community groups and nonprofit organizations.
Aguilar joins local housing leaders to highlight Affordable Housing Resident Services Act
Rep. Pete Aguilar joined local housing advocates on a tour of the Arrowhead Grove affordable housing property to highlight his Affordable Housing Resident Services Act.
Addressing Racial Equity through Homeownership
It has long been acknowledged that homeownership is one of the greatest wealth building tools in America. It is the American Dream – buying a home of our own
Beauty, Bubbles & Bites Featured in Inland Empire Magazine
Hope through Housing’s signature ladies’ event, “Beauty, Bubbles & Bites,” featured in the September 2021 issue of Inland Empire Magazine
The John P. Previti Memorial Foundation Donates $25,000 to Building Bright Futures
The John P. Previti Memorial Foundation funds programs that support at-risk youth, community building and the fight against substance abuse. Since its formation in 2009, the John P. Previti Memorial Foundation has donated more than $2.4 million to nonprofit...
First Foundation Awards $260,000 to Nonprofits through Its ‘Supporting Our Communities’ Program
IRVINE, CA – First Foundation Inc. (NASDAQ: FFWM) (“First Foundation”), a financial services company with two wholly-owned operating subsidiaries, First Foundation Advisors and First Foundation Bank, today announced the recipients of its ‘Supporting Our Communities’...
Holiday outreach provides food, gifts and fun to senior citizens in NELA
In the days before Christmas, elderly residents in local affordable apartment buildings were treated to Christmas meals and gifts, organized by the buildings’ staff, local leaders and volunteers. The Christmas events — at Tres Lomas Garden Apartments and Reflections...
Community effort provides Thanksgiving meals to Eagle Rock’s senior citizens
Over the Thanksgiving holiday 2020, volunteers in Northeast Los Angeles arranged to serve holiday turkey dinners to hundreds of elderly residents in the area. The meals are among a series of community-led, governmental and even ad-hoc efforts to make sure that seniors...
The Hope Through Housing Foundation talks about how funds from the Coachella Valley Spotlight Grant will help their services
Hope through Housing Foundation President, Greg Bradbard sits down with Eye on the Desert's Patrick Evans to discuss how funds from the Coachella Valley Spotlight Grant will help their services. See more at kesq.com »
Hope Through Housing Foundation aims to help during coronavirus pandemic
A local nonprofit group dedicated to ending the cycle of poverty is helping residents weather the pandemic. The Hope through Housing Foundation offers programs and support to low-income residents within the Nation CORE apartment communities.
Delivering Hope in the Midst of a Crisis
The Hope through Housing Foundation was established as an independent nonprofit organization to develop and administer a broad range of charitable and educational programs for children, young adults, low-income and underprivileged families and the general public. At...
3-pronged crisis disproportionately impacts low-income workers
Over the past three months, every one of us has been impacted by the health, economic, and social crisis that our nation is facing. But it is clear that those living in poverty and individuals working low-wage jobs have been disproportionately affected during this...
Community Binding Together During Crises
As we celebrated a new year and a new decade on January 1, never did we imagine the challenges that we would soon find ourselves surrounded by. But as COVID-19 has taken our nation and globe by storm, and the ugliness of inequities in this country have been elevated...
Inland Empire nonprofits responding to coronavirus crisis get help from IE Funders Alliance Rapid Response Fund
More than $850,000 to support regional nonprofits working on the frontlines of the pandemic has been raised.
SoCalGas Donates $10,000 to Non-Profit Hope through Housing Foundation; Partners with Local Restaurant to Feed Yucca Valley Seniors
Southern California Gas Co. (SoCalGas) today announced it has donated $10,000 to local non-profit, Hope Through Housing Foundation. The funds will be used to provide weekly meals to low-income seniors who reside in the Dumosa Senior Village
Stay-home orders present big challenge to seniors, disabled
California’s Stay at Home order has been an inconvenience for people across the state, whether young or old. For students, parents and teachers, adjusting to online learning is a new experiment. Employees forced to work remotely in a small apartment shared with small...
Finding the Silver Lining in a time of Social Distancing
For many of us, it wasn’t but a day or two sequestered at home before we were hearing kids repeatedly reminding us that they were bored. Or, as an adult, you also might be feeling a bit of that cabin fever or a sense of fear and uncertainty during this season. But...
Hope through Housing Foundation’s Community Center in Rancho Cucamonga Gets a Makeover with the Help of SoCalGas Employees
SoCalGas donated $10,000 and organized employee volunteers to paint, assemble furniture and make donations at the Sunset Heights community center for low-income families
‘An Evening of Hope, Endless Possibilities’ to Celebrate 27 Years of Transforming Lives and Communities
Dignity Health, Citizens Business Bank, and Wilfred N. Cooper, Sr. are to be honored October 16 as National Community Renaissance (National CORE), one of the nation’s most respected nonprofit community builders, hosts “An Evening of Hope, Endless Possibilities” – its...
Live from The Canyon ‘CORE’s Got Talent’
Earlier this year, a unique new music venue opened at Montclair Place as part of the mall’s major facelift. The Canyon is a full-service restaurant and music venue with a tagline of “Where music meets the Soul.” Upcoming acts include Oingo Boingo, Pancho Sanchez,...
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%,...
Older Americans – Connecting, creating, contributing
In May we were honored to mark Older Americans Month – a time to celebrate seniors and the rich contributions they have made to our nation, communities, businesses, and families during their lives. But year-round, we should take time to consider how we can build into...
How we’re building a future workforce one intern at a time
Economists and public policy experts estimate that, if current trends in higher education continue, California will experience a skills gap of 1.1 million college-educated workers by 2030. Clearly, the future of our state’s economy is dependent on a skilled workforce....
Career conversations and inspiration
For youth of all backgrounds, the future can look bright with the right support and influences. But research makes clear that students from low-income families are statistically much less likely to attend college and attain a living-wage career. A 2016 study by...
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...
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
From now through 2030, an estimated 10,000 baby boomers will turn 65 years old each day. Although data suggests the majority plan to work beyond age 65, we know there will be a mass exodus from the workforce over the next decade and beyond.
Building pathways to economic empowerment
There was a line out the door of the secondfloor community room. Full of children in the property’s after school program just hours earlier, the space was now transformed into a seminar classroom for local families. Fifty residents gathered with kids in tow for a...
Afterschool care builds brighter futures
It’s 3 o’clock on a Monday afternoon. Students come pouring out of the nearby elementary and middle school excited about their school day being complete. For some, they will return home to mom, dad, or grandma. Others will head home to an empty house. But for others,...