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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...
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.
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...