Shakespeare in the Vines, a classical theatre company, strives to provide quality education and premiere entertainment for residents of and visitors to the Temecula Valley.
The vision of Shakespeare in the Vines is to create entertainment and educational experiences that preserve and celebrate classic works of literature while establishing a community network of partnerships to increase and improve arts and culture offerings in the area.
Western Eagle Foundation (WEF) is a registered, sustainable nonprofit (501c3) organization, in the state of California since August 1996, that today has grown to the largest discount food and home goods warehouse in Southern California. In keeping with Western Eagle Foundation’s mission “dedicated to feeding the hungry” the Sieja Family offers the following programs so that no baby, child, or family goes hungry.
ARE Animal Rescue is a private rescue operating a no-kill animal shelter and rescue with two main locations and 5+ satellite catteries in retail stores. We assist with over 3000 adoptions every year, and have between 500-1000 animals in our care at all times.
We operate the animal shelter in the city of Banning and assist with reuniting lost pets with their owners and finding homes for unclaimed strays. We provide all of our animals with food, water, shelter, vaccinations, microchips, essential medical care via our partner veterinarian clinics, and eventually a spay/neuter which will help curb the enormous problem of animal overpopulation. We run an expansive foster program to help get as many at-risk animals out of a shelter environment as soon as possible. And we run adoption events and have cattery locations across Southern California to provide as many animals as possible exposure to potential adopters.
The Holocaust Remembrance Foundation of the Valley was created in 2015 to preserve the memory of the Holocaust, especially among new generations. The millions of lives lost, the events we must never repeat, and the lessons we must carry forward are slipping away from our young people! So our work is to help our communities hold onto a vital awareness of the Holocaust.
We do this in two ways. First, through the annual March of Remembrance, which has grown significantly over the past four years. And second, through building a local memorial monument for education and remembrance, which we’re in the process of building.
The Temecula Children’s Music Foundation was established to fund high-level performance opportunities and music education scholarships for young musicians in the Inland Empire California region. Since we were created, we have funded a variety of programs such as musical mentors (where advanced students mentor beginner students) and Cello Fellows Club.
In 2019, we raised funds to help students of Temecula Youth Symphony and Temecula Youth Orchestra travel to New York in 2019 and perform at the Spring Festival at Carnegie Hall where they received a gold rating for their performance. In 2024 we plan to take the orchestras to Austria for an international festival.
At Honoring USA Heroes, we see the value in everyone especially, our fallen heroes. We want to ensure that the memories of our Heroes who paid the ultimate sacrifice are forever immortalized and to help their families move from “Tears of Sadness to Tears of Happiness”. Our mission is to provide a unique memorial picture to the surviving spouse, parents or child of our Heroes. Our acoustic canvas pictures provide a visual image of their hero plus the ability to play their hero’s favorite music or any special recordings or memorials. By adding the dimension of sound to our memorial pictures our vision is to transcend and revolutionize how we honor our hero’s and help keep their memory alive. So that they are “Never to be Forgotten”.
Heroes = First Responders, US Military, Firefighters, Government Security Agencies & Law Enforcement. Who gave their lives in the Line of Duty on and after September 11, 2001.
Established in 2020, Rolling for a Cause identifies and supports those in our Southern California community who are struggling with immediate need.
Without other avenues of assistance, RFAC beneficiaries receive micro funding to help them as they otherwise face homelessness, terminal illness, domestic harm and a variety of critical challenges.
We are honored to serve this challenged community with a hand up, and keep them from silently falling through the cracks.
Greater Works Today, Inc. is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization that was formed in January of 2015. We started this organization because of all the needs of people in our city. We believe a city is only as good as its community, the community is a reflection of the people and the people are the product of the problems that are solved.
The Dream Center is a volunteer-driven organization that finds and fills the needs of individuals and families in our community.
We do this by connecting isolated people to God and a community of support through regular service projects& neighborhood events, promoting freedom from life-controlling issues, offering practical life skills training, and fostering deep spiritual growth.
We work to meet people where they are at, to bring them hope and a way off the streets, out of poverty, and into self-sufficiency.
MilVet is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) charitable organization dedicated to connecting the community to local, low-cost and free comprehensive resources through community organizational outreach and providing philanthropic programs to enrich the lives of veterans, seniors, and families in the community.
Our programs include:
Military Care Packages -We send personalized monthly care packages to deployed military members each month with nutritious items, hygiene items, and letters of support and encouragement
Veteran Support Services – Programs geared toward community involvement, deployed family member support, emergency veteran assistance, resource assistance, veteran advocacy, and more
Holidays For Heroes /Santa Toy Drive – Providing gifts for children of military & veteran families for the holidays
Our mission is to empower young women to know their worth through God’s Love.
Provide them a home where they can continue their education and careers, and a place at The Table to encourage, listen, and support them as they transition into stable and independent lives.
We have a home for young women (ages 18+) who have aged out of Casa Hogares (orphanages) or Mexican child protective services.
Our vision starts at The Table because that is where community is created in the home. We want to provide a safe-place where everyone can have their own voice and express themselves.
Empty Cradle is a peer support group for parents who have experienced the loss of their baby due to miscarriage, stillbirth, TFMR, infant death, SIDS or SUID. Our goal is to offer bereaved families support via a resource parent network, through monthly meetings, written materials and partnership with the health care community. For information about our monthly meetings please visit our Support Meetings.
The death of a baby is one of life’s most devastating experiences. It leaves parents feeling shocked, disoriented and heartbroken. This grief reaction is a powerful and complex emotional response to the loss of a beloved child. Often, the friends and family of the bereaved parent may have difficulty understanding the depth of the sorrow or the length of time needed to deal with the pain. For this reason, grieving can be very lonely.
The Inland Empire Photography Club’s mission is to operate a photography club for the exclusive use and enjoyment of its members in order to promote interest, knowledge, experience and enjoyment in the art and science of photography through presentation, practice and sharing of experience of its members. And to foster personal growth, expression, creativity, excellence and ethical conduct in all aspects of photographic endeavor.
For decades, we have opened our hearts and homes to small geriatric and hospice dogs, offering them a place of comfort and compassion in their twilight years. With each wagging tail that finds a loving home, our joy multiplies. Our commitment extends beyond rescue; we strive to make a lasting impact by microchipping pets and operating a pet pantry to support families in need. Together, we are a community of dedicated individuals, bound by the belief that every furry friend deserves a chance at happiness.
The TIP Riverside Chapter is a dedicated group of typical everyday citizens helping everyday citizens in traumatic crises. Our group of helpful, supportive volunteers is here to serve the needs of anyone when requested by any first responder, hospital personnel, paramedic, or coroner’s office to bring emotional first aid to survivors, friends, and family in crisis.
Faith in Motion is a faith-based organization working in Riverside County to help faith communities take an active role in supporting children in foster care. From the days of the Orphan Trains to today in Riverside County, faith communities have always united to care for children in need.
The Department of Public Social Services (DPSS) instituted the Faith In Motion Collaborative in 2013. It has grown in size, outreach, and resources with faith partners who have provided support activities, numerous resources, multiple donations, and recruitment events for families to open their homes and hearts to children in foster care.
The Fallen American Veterans Foundation, Inc. is operated in the spirit and belief that every US Service Person Missing In Action – whose body remains unrecovered – should be brought home to their families and a grateful nation. FAVF advocates for these fallen heroes, their families and friends, and for every service member that has served honorably overseas and in harm’s way.
At K&L Animal Rescue, our mission is to address the urgent challenge of overcrowding in animal shelters by providing a safe haven for unidentified pets rescued from the streets. We are dedicated to reducing the number of animals in need through active involvement in spaying, neutering, and medical support. Our commitment extends beyond rescue operations; we strive to influence positive change through advocacy for stronger animal cruelty penalties and the promotion of animal rights. Central to our ethos is a vision to curtail and ultimately end the practices of breeding and backyard breeding. Our long-term goal is to establish multiple facilities across the United States, significantly reducing the necessity of euthanasia due to overcrowding and ensuring a compassionate, responsible approach towards animal welfare.
Alaska Adventure Project (AAP) is an organization that was created with the sole purpose of benefiting wounded and disabled Veterans. The organization was formed in response to the overwhelming need to bring our brothers and sisters in arms together in a positive environment. We aim to use the natural wonders of the Alaskan frontier as well as the camaraderie of fellow veterans to combat the challenges with post-traumatic stress.
100+ Women Who Care Temecula Valley is a powerful and inspiring group of women who are dedicated to making a positive impact in their community. This group meets quarterly to hear from three different charities and then vote on which one will receive a $100 check from each member. The meetings are only one hour long, making it easy for busy women to attend and participate in this philanthropic endeavor.
The Temecula Valley Historical Society was founded in 2001.
Projects have included the placement of plaques and markers on historic buildings and sites in Old Town Temecula, the restoration of the Louis Wolf Tomb, the restoration of a stagecoach, and the production of a DVD about the local history. The Society provides self–guided walking tour maps of Old Town Temecula to local shopkeepers for public distribution.
Monthly meetings are held at the Little Temecula History Center which include speaker presentations on the local history of Temecula Valley. The Society organizes local field trips and has a group of actors who are available to perform to local groups depicting historical people of the area.
Since being established in 1994, Fine Arts Network Theater Company has been committed to creating community opportunities for high quality theatrical productions. Fine Arts Network Theater Company strives to give every performer a chance to better their craft. We work within the community to help with other local productions and offer support to theatrical events throughout the Inland Empire. Our FANmily’s goal is to provide excellent productions that leave the community better for having produced them.
Rose Again Foundation is a non-profit, 501 (c)3 organization dedicated to serving foster children and families in southwest Riverside County. Our programs provide gap-services that enable both our foster youth and families to thrive.
Founded in 2013 by Natalie Rose (Shadle) Dixon, Rose Again Foundation was a result of a life-changing mission trip to Guatemala. This trip instilled a deep passion to serve orphans and foster children. In May 2013, just after Natalie graduated from high school, she assembled the first Board of Directors and conducted their first meeting.
Our vision is for a safe, easy, and convenient cycling network that connects where people live, work, and play. This bicycle coalition supports SAFE infrastructure and bike routes. We are able to educate, inspire, and activate the Temecula Valley community to create a world-class network of SAFE recreational and active transportation infrastructure for all ages and abilities. BTV is dedicated to all levels of riders, from recreational to highly competitive, we are about building a community of cyclists.
Rancho Damacitas Children & Family Services (founded in 1983 as Thessalonika Family Services) was started as a foster home for young girls removed from their homes due to severe abuse and neglect. As the needs of the children grew, so did the organization. More foster homes were added until land was purchased outside Temecula, CA to build a residential campus. In 1988 construction began for what people would soon come to know as “Rancho Damacitas” Beginning in October 2017, Rancho Damacitas transitioned from serving foster youth to serving struggling single mothers with young children through the Empowerment Village Housing Program and began focusing on strengthening families to keep their children out of the foster care system and families intact.
Our amazing team of officers and volunteers are committed to helping others grow and achieve their dreams. As we continue to grow, WCCMA’s goal is to be a permanent and solid partner in our local community’s efforts toward self-reliance and productivity. We believe that charity begins at home. Think you would be a good fit? Get in touch for more information!
In high school, Home for a Home founder Nick Cooper visited Mexico every spring break with a group of fellow students to build houses for the poor. The experience of seeing such stark poverty and lack of adequate housing left a lasting impression.
After college, Nick found success in his real estate career, but over time felt a lack of purpose and became determined to find a way to create a positive impact through his work efforts.
Inspired by the rise of social enterprise, Nick explored the idea of using real estate as a vehicle to relieve suffering and provide hope in people’s lives. With this innovation, the concept of using revenue from real estate transactions to sustainably support home construction for those in need was created.
The Alzheimer’s Association® is the leading voluntary health organization in Alzheimer’s care, support and research. Founded in 1980 by a group of family caregivers and individuals interested in research, the Association includes our home office in Chicago, a public policy office in Washington, D.C. and a presence in communities across the country.Worldwide, more than 55 million people are living with dementia. In the United States alone, more than 6 million have Alzheimer’s, and over 11 million are providing unpaid care. The Association addresses this crisis by providing education and support to the millions who face dementia every day, while advancing critical research toward methods of treatment, prevention and, ultimately, a cure.We provide care and support to all those facing Alzheimer’s and other dementia.
Puahi’s Polynesian Dance School is dedicated to promoting the Hawaiian and Tahitian culture. We work very hard to ensure our dancers understand the importance of connecting the dance to the traditions and customs that are so important to each society. We teach not just the dance, but also the language and history behind the songs. Puahi’s dancers are required to translate their mele and do research on what they are learning to grasp a clear understanding which will ultimately transform the way in which they execute the dance.
Rancho Damacitas Children & Family Services (founded in 1983 as Thessalonika Family Services) was started as a foster home for young girls removed from their homes due to severe abuse and neglect. As the needs of the children grew, so did the organization. More foster homes were added until land was purchased outside Temecula, CA to build a residential campus. In 1988 construction began for what people would soon come to know as “Rancho Damacitas” Beginning in October 2017, Rancho Damacitas transitioned from serving foster youth to serving struggling single mothers with young children through the Empowerment Village Housing Program and began focusing on strengthening families to keep their children out of the foster care system and families intact. Today our Empowerment Village campus provides transitional housing and life skills programming for up to 45 moms and children.
MCRD’s distinctive Spanish Colonial Revival architecture was master planned by noted Architect, Bertram Goodhue. Goodhue also designed many of the buildings in Balboa Park, as well as the United States Military Academy in Westpoint, New York.
MCRD is significant not only for its architecture, but for its long history and ties to San Diego. Opening in 1921 as Marine Base San Diego, the Marines have served in this same location for close to a century.
Transforming the lives of foster children, youth, & families.
At Walden Family Services, we provide a nurturing environment for a diverse range of children and young adults, including those facing unique challenges. Our team is dedicated to supporting children who are medically fragile, as well as sibling groups, individuals with developmental disabilities, and those experiencing mental health challenges. We also offer specialized care for LGBTQIA+ youth, ensuring they feel safe and accepted.
At Walden Family Services, we understand the unique challenges faced by foster youth as they transition out of the foster care system. Our Transitional Housing Program (THP) is dedicated to providing foster adults with the support and resources they need to be confident and stable. By working closely with each individual, we make sure they have access to safe housing, educational opportunities, employment assistance, and life skills training.
His Little Feet Inc. is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization committed to helping children get the SHOES they need. His Little Feet empowers youths ages 1 ½ – 18 years old experiencing neglect and extreme
poverty. Our organization focuses on providing new high quality running SHOES to children to help open the door to increase physical health, confidence, athletics, and healthy peer relationships. We serve underprivileged youth in temporary shelters, child services system and facing crisis in the greater Long Beach area, Riverside and Orange Counties.
Making Invisible Visible
At Mrs. B’s Table, we have a simple yet powerful mission: to make the invisible visible. We are a nonprofit organization dedicated to providing home-cooked meals and essential support to the unhoused, ensuring no one is left behind. But we go beyond just nourishing the body; we nourish the soul.
In the heart of our mission lies our commitment to serving those without shelter and their beloved pets. Our warm meals come with a side of compassion for both human and furry companions. We also provide care bags filled with essential items because sometimes, the little things make the most significant difference.
As seasons change, so do our efforts. We provide seasonal weather gear to protect against the elements, ensuring everyone in our community stays safe and warm. Our services extend to veterans who have bravely served our country and low-income families who may be struggling to make ends meet.
With the rise of youth mental health issues and social isolation we recognize the need for teens to be supported from a more relational approach. One that would build trust that ultimately opens the door to focus on the deeper issues. Issues that are often intertwined with trauma and life’s challenges. One that builds a bridge of support and healing for the whole family. Our program emphasizes Youth Identity and Individual Purpose as a necessity to reach full potential.
Contact us to see how we can help.
The Journey of Living 2 Live
Living 2 Live began with one simple belief: every person deserves to feel seen, heard, valued, and supported.
Founded by Tina M. Swoffer, Living 2 Live originally began as a sole proprietorship offering one-on-one coaching services focused on Mind, Body, and Spirit wellness. As a healthcare professional, certified coach, author, and mother, Tina witnessed firsthand how many individuals quietly struggle with stress, grief, life transitions, loss, and the demands of caring for others while often neglecting themselves.
What started as individual coaching appointments soon grew into something much greater.
Clients returned not only for coaching but for connection. Conversations extended beyond appointments. People gathered to share their stories, encourage one another, and discover practical tools for growth and healing. Workshops, support groups, Kintsugi experiences, self-discovery activities, and creative exercises began to emerge.
