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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
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.
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...
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,...
The new face of affordable housing looks a lot like Oakcrest Terrace in Yorba Linda
The problem is right in front of us. Whether on the side of the freeway, behind a grocery store, or in a park, homelessness is an undeniable challenge in Southern California. You can hardly turn to the news without seeing another story highlighting the need to get...
Agua Caliente Clippers recognize CORE Montclair residents
It was the final game of the inaugural season for the Agua Caliente Clippers. The new NBA G league team kickedoff the season in November, serving as a development team for the Los Angeles Clippers. With the Citizens Business Bank Arena as their home court, the...
How SparkPoint helps families in Anaheim move from homeless to home again
It started with a cup of coffee each day. Martha and her husband never considered their daily cup of java from the local gas station to be a luxury. But they were now living out of their car with their son and daughter, and every penny mattered.
A Mother’s Wish for Her Daughter
Silvia Monvalvo and her family have lived in the affordable housing development of San Antonio Vista in Montclair for more than 10 years. It is a tight knit community where families are watching their children excel in school and go on to higher education. For Silvia,...
Arts Foundation recognizes top benefactors
On a recent Saturday evening, the Rancho Cucamonga Community and Arts Foundation recognized three supporters for their dedication to the mission of the Foundation. The awardees were honored at a reception held prior to a Foundation-sponsored performance at the Lewis...
Seniors on fixed income are stretched to make ends meet
We’ve relied on them our entire lives. The waiter in our favorite restaurant, the childcare worker, and the package delivery driver. They’ve finished their working years and are now supposed to be enjoying retirement and a life of leisure.
Anonymous donor steps up to match up to $100,000 in donations to Hope Through Housing Foundation
National Community Renaissance, also known as National CORE, a respected nonprofit community builder, recently celebrated its 25th anniversary and the individuals who created the organization
Improving Quality Of Life Through Education Is A Priority Of The John P. Previti Memorial Foundation
Philanthropic efforts by the John P. Previti Memorial Foundation is making an immediate and positive impact on young people throughout Southern California. The Foundation recently awarded donations to various youth-oriented non-profit organizations aligned with...