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Greetings!
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Thank you for your commitment to our community and for your support of Inland Empire United Way!
I am thrilled to introduce myself as the new President and CEO for this outstanding organization. It has been an exciting first month at IEUW with much happening...a tremendous 2010 volunteer recognition event, United Way Worldwide's Staff Summit and Community Leadership Conference in Washington D.C., Lefty's Family Fun Day and 5K at the Auto Club Speedway, the Cesar Chavez Day of Service, and a busy season for our partnership in the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program.
Over the past 13 years, I have had the privilege of working for a number of non-profit organizations focused on homelessness, education and disadvantaged children. At each of those agencies, I found one thing in common...a partnership with United Way. And what I can tell you is that United Way truly is doing some very important work in our community - and making a real difference for children and families in the Inland Empire. Delivering nutritious food to hungry children, providing resources to struggling single moms, equipping low-income students with crucial school supplies and connecting caring volunteers with vital service opportunities...this is all happening daily at United Way!
I am excited about the opportunity to lead this tremendous organization and I value your input as we consider how to continue increasing our impact in the community during such a challenging time for many. Feel free to contact me at gbradbard@ieuw.org or (909) 980-2957 ext. 204. I look forward to hearing from you and meeting you in the near future. In the meantime, thank you for your continued support of United Way's impact in the Inland Empire!
Sincerely,
Gregory Bradbard
President & CEO
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Lefty's Family Fun Day & 5K Event Recap
On Saturday, March 27, thousands of Inland Empire children and their families participated in the inaugural Lefty's Family Fun Day and 5K, a free family day and expo with a focus on promoting healthy lifestyles by encouraging physical activity and healthy food choices. The event was highlighted by a fun, non-competitive 5K run, walk, skate or ride. Auto Club Speedway President Gillian Zucker, City of Fontana Mayor Mark Nuami, and San Bernardino County Supervisors Paul Biane and Josie Gonzales were in attendance. After the 5K, participants wearing their 5K bib were admitted FREE to the Suzuki AMA Pro SuperBike Challenge.
Start your engines! The Auto Club Speedway Pace Car leads thousands of 5K participants on and around the track.
In addition to the 5K, families enjoyed fun-filled activities at the Healthy Communities Expo that included demonstrations, sports activities and a variety of state, county and local agencies providing information, displays, interactive exhibits and services to help fight childhood obesity.
Auto Club Speedway President Gillian Zucker with ACS mascot Lefty Turner!
Inland Empire United Way's Education & Health Initiative hosted the LIVE UNITED Soccer Clinic. Hundreds of children and families participated in a fun scrimmage with the Cal Poly Pomona Women's Soccer Team, and then visited our friends at the LA Galaxy Street Team. Our amazing partners from Target were on hand to award each participant with fun prizes.
GOOOOOOOAL! Members of the LA Galaxy Street Team and the Cal Poly Pomona Broncos Women's Soccer Team helped make our LIVE UNITED soccer clinic a success.
Kids of all ages participated in the LIVE UNITED Soccer Clinic.
Photo by Bob Otto
Photo by Bob Otto
THANK YOU to everyone who worked so hard to make this event a success!
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The Kids Pack program provides backpacks of nutritious food to 1,200 homeless and very low-income children each weekend. You can help! For example, $150 can sponsor a child to receive a backpack of food each weekend for a year, and provides a child nourishment and a sense of belonging.
Click here to see the impact Kids Pack has on our community and to learn more about the program.
To sponsor, please contact Lorraine Ousley at (909) 980-2857 ext 203.
Thank you for supporting the Kids Pack program and our local children!
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Our March School Tools distributions benefited many local organizations and school districts with total products worth nearly $40,700.
IEUW School Tools is a proud affiliate of the Kids In Need National Network of Teacher Resource Centers.
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Since the start of our program year in July, our Education & Health initiative has hosted 450 amazing volunteers, who have generously donated 1,235.5 hours of service.
In March, we were fortunate to have the assistance of team Blue 7 AmeriCorps NCCC. AmeriCorps NCCC (National Civilian Community Corps) is a full-time, team-based residential program for men and women ages 18-24. NCCC members are organized into teams of 10-12 members and serve in the region's local communities by responding to community needs in the areas of: disaster preparation, response and recovery; environmental conservation; public safety; urban and rural development; and education.
Team Blue 7 helped out in many ways, including:
- Stocking the School Tools Teacher Resource Center
- Cleaning all the Kids Pack food bins
- Cleaning and organizing the Kids Pack Warehouse and School Tools Warehouse
Thank you team Blue 7 from AmeriCorps NCCC!
Our volunteers have lent their hands to many projects during business hours, evenings and weekends to support Education & Health (click on link below to see who they are).
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Thank You to Our Supporters! |
Link to view all our current supporters.
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Financial Stability
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Final 2 Weeks of the VITA Program
Trained Cal Poly Pomona and California State University San Bernardino (CSUSB) accounting students are providing to residents with low- to moderate-income FREE income tax preparation services, including tax credits for those who are eligible for Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC), Education Credits, Dependent Care Credit, and/or Child Tax Credit. Most VITA sites also offer free electronic filing to receive refunds sooner.
There are 2 weeks left of the VITA program this tax season ending April 10th.
To find a VITA site location near you, please dial 2-1-1, link to our website, or link to sbvita.org.
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Volunteer Recognition Event Recap |
Our 2010 Volunteer Recognition event was a success in large part to the great volunteers and sponsors who helped make the event possible. We would like to thank all of our volunteers who came out to the event.
Check out our blog to see a full list of the night's honorees.
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Cesar Chavez Day of Service Re-cap |
Inland Empire United Way, an affiliate of HandsOn Network, engaged the community in a day of volunteer service in honor of Cesar E. Chavez Day on Saturday March 27, 2010. We led more than 75 volunteers in transforming Chavez's core principles into community service projects that addressed such issues as the environment, poverty and diversity. These volunteers gathered at multiple project sites to work together and helped transform local shelters, neighborhoods, and local non-profits through murals, gardens, and the arts!
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Disney has reached their goal of inspiring one million people to volunteer a day of service to their communities, and the "Give a Day. Get a Disney Day." program has now ended.
You can no longer register and sign up for volunteer opportunities through the Disney Parks Website to receive a free Disney Theme Park ticket, but you can still continue to give back to your community! Locate and sign-up for volunteer opportunities on our website today! |
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Thank you Americorps NCCC Blue 7 Unit!
For the past month, the Americorps NCCC Blue 7 Unit has been volunteering at the Inland Empire United Way offices doing a variety of projects from inventory and stocking to making toys for cats at a local animal shelter and creating cards for children in the hospital. These hard workers tackled every task with enthusiasm and efficiency.
Thank you Americorps NCCC Blue 7 Unit and good luck on your next assignment in New Orleans!
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2-1-1
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February Statistics
2-1-1 San Bernardino County received a total of 4,126 documented calls in February 2010. A total of 9,579 people are represented in this month's calls.
March statistics will be published in next month's eNewsletter.
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| 2-1-1 Number Prompt Updates |
Press 9
2-1-1 San Bernardino County is now connected to the Community Voice Mail (CVM) application. CVM subscribers can now dial 2-1-1 and press 9 to connect to their personal voice mail system for FREE from any payphone!
Press 6
2-1-1 San Bernardino County is also connected to the child abuse hotline. Protect children in San Bernardino County from child abuse! Dial 2-1-1 and press 6 to be connected to the child abuse hotline!
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2-1-1 Blue Book Directory 2010 |
The most comprehensive directory of health and human service resources in the San Bernardino County will be available this spring.
The 700+ page directory lists agencies and current, up-to-date resources such as health care, child care, volunteer opportunities, senior services, employment, family services, and much more. Link
Link to learn more about 2-1-1 San Bernardino County. | |
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Imagine how many people we could reach if everyone forwards this to five people.
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| IEUW Board of Directors |
CO-CHAIRS
Dan Byrnes
Finance Controller
UPS, Southeast California District
Carolyn Villerreal
Operations Group Leader
Target, LA Distribution Center
VICE CHAIRS
Kevin Malson
Senior Vice President/Sales Manager
Bank of America
Steve Johnson
Clinical Director
Lanterman Development Center
SECRETARY
Bonnie Mooney, Ph.D.
Safe Schools/Healthy Students Project Coordinator
Department of Community and Health Services
TREASURER
Frank Zabaleta
Partner
Eadie and Payne, LLP
MEMBERS
John Abrantes
DC Assistant General Manager
Home Depot
Kevin Baker
Business/Community Liaison Alliance for Education
San Bernardino County Schools
Steve Franklin
General Manager
Applebee's
Otis Greer
Community Affairs/Guest Services Manager
Auto Club Speedway
Ralph Hernandez
Community Volunteer
Noel L. Massie
Vice President
United Parcel Service
Gary Melton
Director of Health Services
IEHP
Glenn C. Miller, SCMD
Property Manager - Director of Marketing
Opus West Management, The Shoppes at Chino Hills
Ryan Orr
Assistant Vice President
Ticor Title
Michael Reiter
Assistant City Attorney
City of Redlands
Elena Venegas
Department Manager AVP
HSBC, Consumer Lending
Harry Washington
Manager
Joann Fabric & Crafts
Jeff Werner
Partner
Bowen, McBeth, Inc.
Trisha Wright
Community Volunteer
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Ameron International 10th Annual Caring Hearts Charity Golf Tournament |
Monday, June 7th, 2010 at Sierra Lakes Golf Club in Fontana, CA.
For more information, please contact Stuart Haniff at (909) 980-2857 ext 214.
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Census 2010 |
Just 10 questions can change your community. Be counted in 2010.
Link for more information.
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Community Impact Partners |
Blythe Emergency Food Pantry
Boys & Girls Club of Fontana
SMARTKids Program
Building A Generation
Student Basic Needs Program
Calimesa 7th Day Adventist Church
Calimesa Community Services
Family Service Association of Western Riverside
Calimesa Senior Center
Catholic Charities of Los Angeles
Catholic Charities of San Bernardino/Riverside
Chino Valley Unified School District
JOBS Program
Family Service Association of Redlands
Foothill Family Shelter
The Reading Room Program
Inland Temporary Homes
Learning Express Program
Inland Valley Hope Partners
Our House Shelter
Kids Come First Clinic
Choosing Health - Elegir Salud Program
Mercy House Transitional Living Center
Ontario Clinic
Montclair Community Collaborative
ArtCorps Program
Ontario-Montclair School District
SOAR Program
Pacific Lifeline/LMWS, Inc.
Palo Verde Valley Senior Citizens Corp.
Harmony Food Kitchen
Salvation Army
Ontario Corps
San Bernardino County Regional Parks
Environmental Science Day Camp Program
Shoes That Fit
New Shoes Program
VNA & Hospice of Southern California
YMCA of the East Valley
Kid Scene Program | |
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