Salvation Army Serving Thanksgiving Dinners At Eight Inland Empire Locations

Written by Admin on November 21, 2013. Posted in The Salvation Army

San Bernardino-area members of the Boy Scouts have a history of community service, such as volunteering at a Salvation Army Thanksgiving dinner. Photo by Ricardo Tombac.

More than 100 community members vollenteer and served Thanksgiving Dinner at the Salvation Army Corps.

For three years in a row these young ladies have volunteered and served Thanksgiving Dinner at the Salvation Army Corps.

Ben and Terry volunteered and served Thanksgiving Dinner at the Salvation Army Corps.

Sandy and Mike volunteered and served Thanksgiving Dinner at the Salvation Army Corps.

Farmer Bros employees volunteered and served Thanksgiving Dinner at the Salvation Army Corps.

3695 1^st St.,
Riverside, CA 92501(951) 784-4490Nov. 2711:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.Salvation Army Redlands
838 Alta St.,
Redlands, CA 92374(909) 792-6868Nov. 281:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.Salvation Army Moreno Valley
14075 Frederick St.,
Moreno Valley, CA 92553(951) 653-9131Nov. 2811:00 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.Salvation Army Ontario
1412 South Euclid Ave.,
Ontario, CA 91762(909) 986-6748Nov. 2810:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.Salvation Army Victor Valley 14585 La Paz Drive, Victorville, CA 92395(760) 245-2545Nov. 2811:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.Salvation Army Victor Valley/James A. Woody Community Center
13467 Navajo Road,
Apple Valley, CA 92308(760) 240-7880Nov. 2811:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.Salvation Army Corps Hemet/Valle Vista Assembly of God
45252 E. Florida Ave.,
Hemet, CA 92544(951) 791-9495Nov.
2811:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
 
About the Salvation Army San Bernardino Corps
The Salvation Army may be able to provide emergency services including food; lodging for homeless or displaced families; clothing and furniture; assistance with rent or mortgage and transportation when funds are available. The Salvation Army Team Emergency Radio Network (SATERN) assists rescue workers and evacuees in such disasters as fires.
 
The Salvation Army is an evangelical part of the Universal Christian Church, and also offers evangelical programs for boys, girls and adults. One of the largest charitable and international service organizations in the world, The Salvation Army has been in existence since 1865 and in San Bernardino since 1887, supporting those in need without discrimination.
 
The San Bernardino Corps of The Salvation Army serves Bloomington, Colton, Grand Terrace, Highland, Rialto, and San Bernardino. Donations may always be made online at www.salvationarmyusa.org or by calling 1-(800)-SAL-ARMY.  Our local number is (909) 888-1336.
 

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You are cordially invited to attend

Written by Admin on November 14, 2013. Posted in Moreno Valley Unified School District

You still have time to RSVP

You are cordially invited to attend

The State of the School District Report for the

Moreno Valley Unified School District

TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 19, 2013

VISTA DEL LAGO HIGH SCHOOL

15150 Lasselle Street, Moreno Valley, CA 92551

5:30 P.M. Reception (Hors d ’Oeuvres will be served)

6:00 P.M. Presentation

 
Please join us to learn about all the wonderful accomplishments of our
Students and the many ways the Moreno Valley Unified School District is accelerating achievement.
 
Please RSVP with Patty Diener at 951-571-7573 or email: pdiener@mvusd.net
 
 
 

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Moreno Valley Wins State Award for Excellence called the Golden Bell

Written by Admin on November 11, 2013. Posted in Moreno Valley Unified School District

Canyon Springs Health Careers Academy Sophomore students. From the left to right: Top row: James Jones, Courtney Thomas, Jason Sanchez, Danny Calderon, Fernando Canales, Gerald Jocson, Jonathan Espinoza, Sabrina Garcia, Stephany Pita, Gizelle Suarez
Next row below: Teresa Becerra, Dalvir Kaur, Bobbie Sue Montanez, Jessica Sanchez, Lorena Mejia, Emily Guemez, Jessenia Sanchez, Belen Ochoa (she is kind of standing between the row and has glasses), Tuesday Martin
Next row below: Ashley Lopez, Rolando Mena, Brian Sanchez, Maria Gutierrez, Fernando Granados, Agienna Lewis, Brandon Garay, Adolfo Ventura, Anthony Ordinario
Front Row; Aileen Ayon, Paola Garcia, Breanna McFarland, Alexis Flores, Savannah Mercier-White, Melisa Franco, Jessica Rodriguez, Khalia Dade, Myra Peña

“The goal of the Health Careers Academy is to graduate students prepared for college and a career in the health care field, said Canyon Springs Health Careers Academy Director Sharon Scott. “Receiving the California Golden Bell award is confirmation that the team’s effort to ensure student achievement is both successful and effective.”

 
(Moreno Valley, CA)  the California School Boards Association recently recognized The Moreno Valley Unified School District as a winner of the prestigious Golden Bell Award for 2013. This award recognizes the academic success of Health Careers Academy on the campus of Canyon Springs High School.
 
“The selection of Canyon Springs Health Careers Academy as a Golden Bell Awards winner reflects the Moreno Valley Unified School District’s commitment to meeting the needs of students in careers that are needed and relevant,” said Dr. Judy D. White, district superintendent.
 
The CSBA recognized 59 public school’s programs in the state this year. It created the Golden Bell Awards program in 1980 to recognize innovative and successful programs that make a difference in students’ success, and focus on meeting the needs of all students.
 
Health Careers Academy is the oldest of several vocational academies Moreno Valley Unified School District has created. While students in these programs receive a well-rounded education, by following a recommended pathway of courses, they can either begin an entry-level career in their area of interest, or more easily transition to a college or university level education in the health career field after high school graduation.
 
“The goal of the Health Careers Academy is to graduate students prepared for college and a career in the health care field, said Academy Director Sharon Scott. “Receiving the California Golden Bell award is confirmation that the team’s effort to ensure student achievement is both successful and effective.”
 

Canyon Springs Health Careers Academy students with the simulation Makiken “Annie” are Agienna Lewis and Anthony Ordinario

• Scored below proficiency on standardized tests as ninth-graders
• Completed their ninth grade year with a grade point average of 2.2 or lower
• Not earned enough credits in ninth grade to graduate on time
• Come from a low-income family
• Frequently missed classes as ninth-graders

 
When they enter the Health Careers Academy, educators assess the students’ skills and immediately begin addressing the academic deficiencies and poor work habits that have hindered their success.
 
“The results have been exemplary,” Scott said. “Since 2000, all of our students have graduated on time.  More than half of the 2013 graduating class had completed all of the requirements to attend a public California University immediately after graduation, and nine of the 31 graduates received college scholarships.”
 
“The Canyon Springs Health Careers Academy has consistently produced students with a plethora of knowledge, genuine concern about all health issues and most importantly a passion to be proactive and responsive,” Dr. White said. “The level of student engagement and compassion for others has propelled this program above the rest. Students participating in this program live and breathe commitment to health.”
 
The academy also offers extra-curricular organizations.
 
The Health Occupations Students of America  (HOSA) is a national organization specifically for students in a vocational health careers education program such as the one offered by Health Careers Academy. Part of the school curriculum includes activities related to HOSA. It also meets outside of school hours. Through HOSA, the academy’s juniors and seniors compete against other schools’ health services academies in debates on biomedical ethics, and often win these debates.
 
Another extra-curricular organization is the Anti-Bullying Club, which Health Services Academy students created after attending a conference on bullying. This club gave a presentation to all ninth- and 10^th-graders at Canyon Springs High School, and set up a week of anti-bullying lunchtime activities during the week of Feb. 25 – March 1, 2013.
 
While Health Services Academy frequently turns a struggling high school student into a successful health care professional, sometimes the results have been even more profound.
 
Scott recalls a student, who is still in the academy, had been living on the streets as a runaway when she started her sophomore year.
 
“She was, understandably, credit deficient,” Scott said.  “Health Careers Academy created a plan, which included credit recovery, summer school and online courses to put her back on track for graduation on time. This student also has expressed appreciation for having positive role models and serious-minded students in her life through the academy.”
 
Health Careers Academy students are encouraged to also enroll in courses offered by Riverside County Regional Occupations Program/Career Technical Education, as these lead to certification in health careers. By taking just one ROP course, students can be certified for an entry-level health care profession at the time of high school graduation.
 
The students usually have between 160 to 240 hours of internship experience by the time they graduate from high school. In the 2012-2013 school year, 27 of the 31 seniors had internships with either Riverside County Regional Medical Center, the Riverside County ROP/CTE, Charter Hospice or medical clinics.
 
In addition to the internships, all Health Careers Academy must perform 50 hours of community service yearly. Of the 150 total hours required over their three years in the academy, 50 must be in a hospital or other medical setting.
 
Some students provide more than twice the minimum required, which garners them recognition in the “HCA 300 Club” for their more than 300 hours of community service. Collectively, the school provided more than 6,000 hours of community service.
 
Although employable at high school graduation, most students in Health Services Academy move on to post-secondary education. The academy gives them a jump-start on that as well.
 
All of the vocational education courses they take as juniors and seniors, and the anatomy and physiology courses offered at the academy offer dual credit. Students who complete these courses with a grade of B or better can also receive credit at Moreno Valley College.
 
Moreno Valley Unified School District developed Health Careers Academy in 1995. Before then, it had determined health care careers were of great interest to its students of that time, and these careers would be in high demand in coming years. Now, almost 20 years later, the career field continues to be in high demand, and is an interest of many current MVUSD high school students.
 
In addition, Moreno Valley Unified School District worked with colleges, universities and employers to develop pathways. These higher learning institutions and medical field employers remain in partnership with Health Careers Academy, offering students mentoring, guest speakers and job shadowing opportunities.  UCR provides student mentors who regularly visit Health Service Academy to discuss their university experience, and to help the high-school students with college applications, financial aid forms, SAT preparation, class schedules and time management.
 

Canyon Springs Health Careers Academy students in the CPR picture are Maria Trejo (compressions), Viridiana Vargas (phoning 911), and Tuesday Martin (giving breaths).

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BOY SCOUTS HELPING SALVATION ARMY COLLECT FOOD FOR THE NEEDY

Written by Admin on November 7, 2013. Posted in The Salvation Army

Last year the Boy Scouts helped collect tons of food. West Highland Stater Bros. SB: Troop 836 SB Elks Lodge Front row: Alejandro Padilla, Carlos Rivas, Jovanni Bello, Jennifer Lister (Scout Master) Back row: Bryan Padilla Jordan Padilla. photo by Richardo Tomboc

(SAN BERNARDINO, Calif.) On Saturday, Nov. 9th local Boy Scout troops do a good deed for the Salvation Army and its efforts to feed hungry people.
 
Boy Scouts from San Bernardino, Rialto, Colton, Highland, Grand Terrace, and Bloomington will help collect food for the Salvation Army. Major Daniel Henderson, of The Salvation Army’s San Bernardino Corps, estimates about 13 troops will be helping to raise food for the local Salvation Army. They are participating in a nationwide event the Boy Scouts of America calls “Scouting for Food.”
 
Each Scouting for Food drive benefits a local charity. For instance, troops within the Arrowhead District serve the San Bernardino County mountain communities, and will take their food to a shelter in Blue Jay.
 
On Thanksgiving Day, the Salvation Army San Bernardino Corps hosts a Thanksgiving Dinner that often brings in 300 people. Although much of the food served at that dinner is fresh, some of the non-perishable items the Boy Scouts collect may be included.
 
In December, the San Bernardino Corps assembles holiday food baskets for more than 600 local families. Canned food donations received from the Boy Scouts will be included in those baskets.  In addition to the holiday baskets, a delicious Christmas Dinner is served on Christmas Day for those in need.
 
The San Bernardino Corps also needs food every day for those at its Hospitality House homeless shelter. Up to 75 family members can stay in its transitional and emergency family shelters.
 
The Salvation Army also needs food daily for up to 200 people who receive a free dinner served six nights a week. Approximately 40,000 meals are served annually from the Army’s kitchen located at 746 West 5^th Street in San Bernardino.
 
The Boy Scouts will be receiving food donations at these Stater Bros. Store Locations:
 

• 11225 Sierra Ave., Fontana, CA 92335

• 18140 Arrow Route, Fontana, CA 92335

• 571 East Foothill Blvd., Rialto, CA 92376

• 161 East 40^th Street, San Bernardino, CA 92404

 
 
 
About the Salvation Army San Bernardino Corps
The Salvation Army may be able to provide emergency services including food; lodging for homeless or displaced families; clothing and furniture; assistance with rent or mortgage and transportation when funds are available. The Salvation Army Emergency Disaster Service Team assists rescue workers and evacuees in such disasters as fires.
 
The Salvation Army is an evangelical part of the Universal Christian Church, and also offers evangelical programs for boys, girls and adults. One of the most effective charitable and international service organizations in the world, The Salvation Army has been in existence since 1865 and in San Bernardino since 1887, supporting those in need without discrimination. The San Bernardino Corps of The Salvation Army serves Bloomington, Colton, Grand Terrace, Highland, Rialto, and San Bernardino. Donations may always be made online at www.salvationarmyusa.org or by calling 1-(800)-SAL-ARMY.  Our local number is (909) 888-1336.

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Moreno Valley Noon Rotary Club Annual Thanksgiving Feast

Written by Admin on November 7, 2013. Posted in Moreno Valley Unified School District

Moreno Valley Noon Rotary Club Annual Thanksgiving Feast

 
Who:               The Moreno Valley Noon Rotary Club will be having their annual Thanksgiving Feast on November 26^th for those in need.
 
What:             Before Thanksgiving Feast.  Valley View and Moreno Valley High School students who are members of the Intereact Clubs will participate in serving the Thanksgiving Feast.
 
Interact is a club for youth ages 12-18 who want to connect with other young people in their community or school. Interact club members have fun while carrying out service projects and learning about the world. Interact clubs organize at least two service projects a year: one that benefits their community and one that encourages international understanding.
 
While Rotary clubs sponsor them, Interact clubs are largely self-sustaining, requiring little or no financial support from your club.
 
The chairperson for the Intereact Club is Ken Sims, and the Chair for the Thanksgiving Feast is Mary Ellen Horspool.
 
 
When:             Tuesday, November 16, 2013, 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
 
Where:           Wesleyan Methodist Church, 13300 Indian Street, Moreno Valley, CA
 
Donations:      If you are interested in helping out by donating a turkey, ham or canned vegetables please call: Maria Lozano, Career Technical Education, Moreno Valley Unified School District, Phone:  (951) 571-7560.
 
Media
Contact:         Carl M. Dameron – (909) 534-9500

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Espinoza Family Moves Into New Habitat For Humanity Home In Hesperia

Written by Admin on November 1, 2013. Posted in Habitat for Humanity

The Espinoza family receives their new home. Left to right: Habitat for Humanity Barbara Keough, Secretary; Richard Brown; President; Dennis Baxter, Executive Director; John Biggs, ReStore manager; Tim Garcia, General Contractor; Aubrey Espinoza; Jessica Espinoza, Steven Espinoza, holding the Habitat for Humanity sign Steven Espinoza Jr.; Jack B. Russell, Vice President; Maritza Solis, Office Manager and Volunteer Coordinator; and Hesperia City Council Member Russell “Russ” Blewett.

(Hesperia, CA)  Steven and Jessica Espinoza, their  nine-year-old son Steven, Jr. and  five-year-old daughter Aubrey were giddy as they waited to move into their new home in Hesperia built by Habitat for Humanity.
 
“It feels great, amazing, wonderful to finally be moving into our new home,” said Steven Espinoza. “We’ve been waiting years for this opportunity and we are so excited and grateful!”
 
“To the Habitat for Humanity board and all the volunteers we say thank you very much.  Words cannot describe how grateful and excited I feel!” said Jessica Espinoza.  “The 500 hours of sweat equity we put into this home and The Habitat for Humanity ReStore was so worth it!”
 
The ribbon cutting for San Bernardino Area’s newest Habitat for Humanity home was recently completed in the high desert city of Hesperia while board members, volunteers, community leaders and the Espinoza’s family and friends celebrated.
 
“We have gathered together to see God’s blessing upon this home, which by favor of God and human labor has been made ready for this family,” said Dennis Baxter, Executive Director for Habitat for Humanity.  “This home is not only a dwelling, but a symbol to us of God’s love manifested through the efforts of many people and this family that will make this house a home.”
 
Board members consecrated the home, gave thanks to volunteers and donors, and welcomed the family with a new bible and other gifts.
 

Getting the keys to their new home are left to right: two-year-old Aubrey, Jessica, six-year-old Steven Jr., and Steven Espinoza, from Habitat for Humanity Executive Director Dennis Baxter.

“We offer prayers of thanksgiving for all of you who represent God’s love.  We will continue to build on the solid foundation that built this house, and we commit to making it a home.  We want to thank God and all of God’s workers who have made today possible,” said Steven Espinoza, Jr. as he read a prepared statement from the Espinoza family.
 
Chase Bank donated the one-story 1,600 square foot home with three bedrooms and two bathrooms and San Manuel Band of Mission Indians funded the $30,000 rehabilitation of the home.
 
“We are firmly committed to helping families like the Espinoza’s pursue affordable homeownership through our home donation program,” said Ryan Crowley, head of Government and Community Partnerships for Chase. “We are pleased to partner with Habitat for Humanity San Bernardino Area, who share our commitment to revitalize neighborhoods and preserve affordable housing.”
 
Before they moved into the new home, Steven and Jessica lived in Bloomington in a small house that they shared with relatives. Now they found the home movers in New York City and have their own home with a big backyard.
 
Hesperia City Council Member Russell “Russ” Blewett, brought greetings from Mayor Bill Holland and the city council along with a proclamation thanking Habitat for Humanity.  Blewett also welcomed the Espinoza family to Hesperia and added, “We are neighbors you know, I just live a couple blocks from here.  Service to your fellow man, that’s a wonderful thing.  I want to thank all of the great partners that helped to build this wonderful home in Hesperia,” .
 
The house is a great fit for the four-member Espinoza family.  The house sits on a half-acre lot, perfect for the kids to play in and to entertain family and friends.  The front yard was landscaped with low maintenance xeriscaping, allowing 150 sq. ft. of grass as a play area.

Hesperia City Council Member Russell “Russ” Blewett, brought greetings from Mayor Bill Holland and the city council along with a proclamation thanking Habitat for Humanity. Blewett also welcomed the Espinoza family to Hesperia and added, “We are neighbors you know, I just live a couple blocks from here. Service to your fellow man, that’s a wonderful thing. I want to thank all of the great partners that helped to build this wonderful home in Hesperia,” said Blewett.

 
The mission of Habitat for Humanity is to eliminate substandard, poverty housing. “We plan to achieve this mission by providing decent, affordable housing for low-income families by bringing together the necessary volunteers, experienced help, suppliers, city and government agencies, and families to form partnerships in an atmosphere of God’s love for all people,” said Baxter.
 
Since the affiliate was incorporated in 1992, Habitat for Humanity has built or rehabilitated 25 homes in Redlands, San Bernardino, Fontana, Loma Linda, Colton, Yucaipa, Highland and now Hesperia, delivering housing for more than 100 people.
 
Habitat for Humanity is not a giveaway program. Selected local families who receive homes must contribute 500 hours of sweat equity by participating in the actual construction of their own house and other Habitat projects, pay closing costs, and pay the monthly mortgage.  The mortgage consists of the principal, taxes, and insurance payments, on an interest free loan over 20 – 30 years.  The Espinoza’s payment is about $600 a month.
 
Habitat for Humanity, San Bernardino Area Board members are: Richard Brown, President; Jack B. Russell, Vice President, Christina Benjamin, Treasurer; Barbara Keough, Secretary; Scott Johnson, Matt Le Vesque, Martha Cowles, Timothy Prince, Renea Wickman, Jesse Mock and Kathleen Henry.
 

Steven and Jessica sign the documents to their new house.

The Espinoza home was rehabilitated by a dedicated corps of community volunteers, the sweat equity of the homeowners and the generous contributions from community businesses including: Chase, San Manuel Band of Mission Indians, Whirlpool, Lowe’s, Valspar, The Habitat for Humanity ReStore, Pat and Patrisha Meagher, Carpet Corral, ITT Tech, Benefiel Appraisal Service, Russell’s Heating & Air, David’s Drywall, Signs to Go, Rondy’s Glass, RWC Building Products, Advance Disposal & Recycling, The City of Hesperia, and Oasis Church.
 
The Habitat for Humanity San Bernardino Area affiliate serves the communities of Redlands, Loma Linda, Fontana, San Bernardino, Highland, Yucaipa, Colton, Bloomington, Rialto, Grand Terrace, Mentone, Running Springs, Lake Arrowhead, Hesperia, Apple Valley and Victorville.
 
Habitat for Humanity’s next building project is a ground up construction in North San Bernardino.  The project will cost about $150,000 and is scheduled to start in the next few months,” said Board President Richard Brown.
 
“We have more land in Grand Terrace and San Bernardino.  Our goal is to build four new homes in 2014 and seven new homes in 2015.  We are going to need a lot of help to make that happen,” said Brown.
 
For more information or to volunteer for a home build please call Habitat for Humanity San Bernardino Area at (909) 478-1176.
 

“We in our new house!” Left to right Steven Jr., Jessica, Aubrey and Steven Espinoza, stand in their fully finished living room for the first time.

About Habitat for Humanity San Bernardino Area, Inc.
Habitat for Humanity San Bernardino Area is the local affiliate of Habitat for Humanity International, a faith-based nonprofit organization that works in partnership with families to strengthen communities and transform lives by building new homes, rehabilitating existing homes, and making affordable home ownership a reality for community members in need.
 
The Habitat for Humanity ReStore is a deep discounted home improvement store that sells building materials, appliances, home accessories, and furniture.  The ReStore accepts donated goods, which are sold to the general public at a fraction of the retail price.  All proceeds are used to fund the administration and rehabilitation or construction of Habitat for Humanity homes.

 
To find out more about Habitat for Humanity, call 909-478-1176 or visit www.HabitatSB.org.  We also ask you to LIKE us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/SBReStore.
 

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Habitat for Humanity, San Bernardino Area, Inc. will be the beneficiary of a golf tournament Friday, Nov. 15 at Sierra Lakes Golf Club in Fontana.

Written by Admin on November 1, 2013. Posted in Habitat for Humanity

Habitat for Humanity, San Bernardino Area, Inc. will be the beneficiary of a golf tournament Friday, Nov. 15 at Sierra Lakes Golf Club in Fontana.

(San Bernardino)  “This golf tournament provides you an opportunity to enjoy a great day of golf at Sierra Lakes Golf Course, while supporting an organization that is helping many in San Bernardino and the surrounding communities achieve the dream of home ownership,” said Dennis Baxter, executive director of Habitat for Humanity, San Bernardino Area, Inc.

Habitat for Humanity is a faith-based non-profit organization that assists low-income families the ability to own their homes by either building new homes or purchasing and renovating existing homes. Participants not only make mortgage payments on the homes, but also provide “sweat equity” with Habitat for Humanity by helping to actually build or rehabilitate the home they will be moving into.

“The proceeds of the golf tournament will help us recruit and maintain relationships with volunteers, experienced construction workers, suppliers, city and other government agencies and banks,” Baxter said. “This is a collaborative effort to find deserving families, and help them to become productive and active members of the community where they will live.”

Sierra Lakes Golf Club is located at 16600 Club House Drive in Fontana, near Sierra Avenue.  The club can be accessed from the 210, 10 or 60 freeways.

Tournament registration begins at 7 a.m. with a shotgun start at 8 a.m. Lunch and an awards ceremony will take place at 1 p.m.

Golfers’ registration is $400 for a foursome or $110 for an individual golfer, and includes lunch. Non-golfers can enjoy lunch for $25.

Habitat for Humanity, San Bernardino Area, Inc., also seeks sponsors for the golf tournament.  Sponsorship packages are available from $150 to $5,000.

To register for the golf tournament or a sponsorship, or for more information, go online to www.habitatsb.org, call Dennis Baxter at (909) 478-1176.

Habitat for Humanity also maintains a ReStore, which feature gently used appliances and home renovation items. Not only are ReStore supplies used for Habitat families, they are open to the general public.  The ReStore in Redlands specifically benefits Habitat for Humanity, San Bernardino Area, Inc., and is located at 25948 Business Center Drive, Redlands, CA.

The San Bernardino chapter serves San Bernardino County communities between Fontana and Yucaipa, as well as the Mountain Communities of Running Springs, Lake Arrowhead, and Crestline, and the Upper Desert towns of Hesperia, Apple Valley and Victorville.   Proceeds from the upcoming golf tournament will allow Habitat for Humanity, San Bernardino Area, Inc. further its mission in the San Bernardino area.  The agency currently has plans to build six homes in San Bernardino and Grand Terrace.  All will be three-bedroom, two-bath homes with attached two-car garages. The homeowners will be able to add their personal touches on these homes by choosing paint colors and carpeting.

About Habitat for Humanity San Bernardino Area, Inc.
Habitat for Humanity San Bernardino Area is the local affiliate of Habitat for Humanity International, a faith-based nonprofit organization that works in partnership with families to strengthen communities and transform lives by building new homes, rehabilitating existing homes, and making affordable home ownership a reality for community members in need.

The Habitat for Humanity ReStore is a deep discounted home improvement store that sells building materials, appliances, home accessories, and furniture.  The ReStore accepts donated goods, which are sold to the general public at a fraction of the retail price.  All proceeds are used to fund the administration and rehabilitation or construction of Habitat for Humanity homes.

To find out more about Habitat for Humanity, call 909-478-1176 or visit www.HabitatSB.org.  We also ask you to LIKE us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/SBReStore.

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LaSalle Adds Fresno To Medicare Coverage In Central Valley

Written by Admin on October 27, 2013. Posted in LaSalle Medical Associates

(Fresno, CA)  LaSalle Medical Associates Inc. grows in the Central Valley announcing a new contract with Care 1^st to serve as its Medicare healthcare provider in Fresno County.
 
LaSalle Medical Associates, Inc. is an Independent Practice Association (IPA) of independently contracted doctors, hospitals and clinics, delivering high quality patient care to approximately 150,000 people in Fresno, Kings, San Joaquin, Stanislaus, Madera, Tulare, Los Angeles, Riverside, and San Bernardino Counties.
 
“Care 1st has tapped in to LaSalle’s long standing service presence in the Central Valley to help them serve Medicare patients.  LaSalle is already delivering a full range of medical insurance products including and Medicare in a number of other counties in California,” said Carl Maier, executive vice president of LaSalle Medical Associates, Inc.
 
LaSalle Medical Associates is one of the largest independent minority owned healthcare companies in California. LaSalle also accepts Anthem Blue Cross, Molina, Care 1st, Health Net and Inland Empire Health Plan (IEHP) in 9 California counties.
 
“Many people think of LaSalle as a medical provider for children’s services.  They are very surprised to know we deliver services to children, adults, seniors and people with disabilities.  Many of the people we serve today already have Medicare or will get Medicare shortly because of their disabilities,” said Maier.
 
“LaSalle currently serves Medi-Cal and Medicare patients in the Central Valley, we are in active negotiations to bring more products to counties we serve,” said Maier
 
“I am honored to have more Doctors to help serve the thousands of patients who have placed their trust in our network of primary physicians and healthcare professionals in California,” said Dr. Albert Arteaga founder and Chief Executive officer of LaSalle Medical Associates, Inc.
 
LaSalle plans to continue to grow and serve low-income people and welcomes the new Affordable Health Care Act some times called Obama Care.
 
“As a large provider of service to government sponsored health care programs we understand what the state’s implementation of the Affordable Health Care Act and expansion of Medi-Cal means here in California.  A lot of uninsured people with a high demand for service are going to be coming to doctors, clinics and hospitals in 2014,” said Dr. Arteaga.
 
“Our mission continues and LaSalle is preparing to welcome 1 million new low-income patients in the nine counties we serve.  We are recruiting more health care professionals to increase our ability to provide more health care to more patients.  Why?  Everyone deserves high quality health care delivered with dignity and respect regardless of ethnicity or income,” said Dr. Arteaga.
 
For more information about LaSalle Medical Associates, call (909) 890-0407 or go on line to LaSalleMedical.com.
 

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Robot Expo in Riverside Nov. 2

Written by Admin on October 27, 2013. Posted in Annual Robot Expo

(Riverside, CA) Robot battles to the death are coming to Riverside!

On Saturday, November 2, more than 2,000 robot enthusiasts from across Southern California will be attending the Riverside Robot Expo 2013 to see a display of remarkable robotic creations and watch as local colleges engage in bot-to-bot battles to the death!

The 5^th Annual Robot Expo, sponsored by the Riverside Robotics Society will be held from 12 noon-4pm at the Woodcrest Community Library, 16625 Krameria in Riverside.  Admission and parking is free.  The event is expected to draw 2,000-4,000 attendees, with 50 exhibitors and over 100 robots on display.

Surrounded by life size replicas of R2D2 and C3PO from Star Wars, this year’s expo features mini sumobots, a Lost in Space robot, singing robots and a Robotic Devo tribute band, according to Riverside resident Thomas Messerschmidt, President of the Robotics Society.  “But the most exciting addition this year is the Robot Battles to the Death!” he said.

Messerschmidt, 53, is the founder of the Riverside Robotics Society, a chapter of the Southern California Robotics Society.  As a computer programmer and engineer, he became fascinated by robots when he was six years old. “Robotics has been a lifelong passion of mine.  Now, by using robotics and technology, I want to inspire young people to become scientists and engineers.”

Members of the Robotics Society are a mix of kids and adults who are all interest in robotics and membership is open to everyone.

To learn more about the Robot Expo, visit http://tinyurl.com/robotexpo2013 or http://youtu.be/WdL7oidaFlg.

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Contact: Thomas Messerschmidt, President, Riverside Robotics Society
(213) 810-2589  http://www.Robots-and-Androids.com

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New Beginnings – Salvation Army Announces New officers and New location

Written by Admin on October 22, 2013. Posted in The Salvation Army

Breaking Ground on the new Pacific Street Corps: left to right: Salvation Army Advisory Boardmember Kristine Scott, Field Representative for San Bernardino County Supervisor James Ramos, John Futch, Bill Leman, San Bernardino Mayor Patrick Morris, Salvation Army Advisory Boardmember Brian Cronin, Lt. Kathleen Griffins, new Corps Officer Capt. Anaya Henderson, new Corps Officer Major Dan Henderson, Division Commander Major Lee Lescano, San Bernardino Valley Community College District Trustee Dr. Kathleen (Katy) Henry, Salvation Army Advisory Boardmember Jack Katzman, California State Assemblymember Cheryl Brown, Salvation Army Advisory Boardmember, Tom Brickley.

(San Bernardino, CA)  “This city is in desperate need of the services The Salvation Army provides,” San Bernardino Mayor Patrick Morris told the hundred people gathered for the ground breaking of a new center on October 10, 2013.
 
The Salvation Army is remodeling a former school at 2626 E. Pacific Avenue in Highland with a vision of expanding youth programs, daily meals, spiritual support for program graduates, worship services and other life-enriching programs to help the San Bernardino area.
 
The Army will continue its many services in the downtown San Bernardino area to those in need at its other locations:  the Transitional Living Center, Family Emergency Lodge and Path to Prosperity. Meals, food distribution and other services for those in need will continue out of the center at 746 5^th until the new center opens then will move to 925 W. 10^th Street.
 
The many civic leaders who presented certificates of appreciation to The Salvation Army conveyed a remarkably wide and deep knowledge of the work and mission of The Salvation Army.  Each, from Assemblymember Cheryl Brown, Mayor Pat Morris, and the offices of Councilmember Wendy McCammack,  U.S .Congressmember Gary Miller, Senator Bill Emmerson, Assemblymember  Mike Morrell, County Supervisor James Ramos,  San Bernardino Valley Community College District Trustee Dr. Kathleen (Katy) Henry and other entities, expressed gratitude for the thousands of good citizens who are graduates of Salvation Army programs, and who are now giving back, contributing to the community and even helping restore other lives.
 

Carl M. Dameron master of ceremonies and Salvation Army board member and David Morgan field representative for California State Senator Bill Emmerson

California Assemblymember Cheryl Brown presents a certificate to Major Dan Anderson new Corps member for the San Bernardino area office.

California Assemblymember Cheryl Brown presents a certificate to Captain Anya Henderson new Corps member for the San Bernardino area office.

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