CHILDREN ARE OUR FUTURE CONTEST STARTS MARCH 15

Enter to Win Tickets, Lead the Parade and Toss the First Pitch at Inland Empire 66ers Game

SAN BERNARDINO, Calif. – (Thursday, March 14, 2013) – Children’s Fund has partnered with the Inland Empire 66ers to create a contest for children ages 5 – 12.  To enter the children will draw a picture of what they will work hard to be when they grow up and explain in up to 50 words why.

 “Children’s Fund is dedicated to building strong children, giving hope for brighter tomorrows,” states Erin Phillips, president & CEO of Children’s Fund.  “This contest gives the kids an opportunity to think about who they want to be, instilling goals that will drive them to work hard in school and become who they dream of being.”

The contest runs from March 15 through April 15, 2013.  The winner of the contest will win 10 tickets for their family and friends to watch as the winner leads the Children’s Fund Parade Against Child Abuse with mascot Bernie, tosses out the first pitch at the Inland Empire 66ers game against the Rancho Cucamonga Quakes, and then settles in the seats with hotdogs, popcorn and drinks for all 10 guests on Tuesday, April 23, 2013.  The parade begins at 6:15 p.m. and will be inside the San Manuel Stadium, walking around the ball field.  The game begins at 7:05 p.m.

“This is a great night to watch the 66ers Angel Affiliate play the Rancho Cucamonga Quakes,” says Joe Hudson, general manager of San Manuel Stadium.  “It is also $2 Tuesday which means it will only cost $2 for parking, $2 tickets, and $2 for hotdog, popcorn or soft drink.  It’s a great way to spend quality time with your family at a very reasonable price, and watch a great baseball game.”

Entry forms are available online at www.childrensfundonline.org or www.66ers.com .  A complete list of contest rules are located on Children’s Fund website.

Overwhelming Response to Prom Essential Request

OVERWHELMING RESPONSE FROM PROM ATTIRE REQUEST

                                          Over 500 Gently Used or New Gowns Donated

SAN BERNARDINO, Calif.
Friday, March 1, 2013

Children’s Fund, in partnership with San Bernardino County Children and Family Services’ Independent Living Program, requested donations of new or gently used prom dresses, in all sizes, for the foster youth who are planning to attend their prom.  More than 500 were donated!

“The response has been awe-inspiring,” states Kristin Williams, programs manager of Children’s Fund. “So many organizations and private parties came forward with beautiful gowns and dresses.  We are elated.”

 

Additionally, many donated gowns were accompanied with matching scarves and shoes.  Nail polish, make-up, ties; any accessories one would need to look great at the prom were among the donations.  

 

“Prom is an experience that every senior should be able to attend, and with these donations they will be attending the prom in style,” says Williams.  

An Extravaganza will be held Saturday, March 2 in Children’s Family Services’ Western Region Office and Saturday, March 9 in the CFS North Desert Region office where community volunteers assist the youth with tips for hair, nails, make-up, how to tie a tie and are taught the proper etiquette for formal events.  The event concludes with each foster youth receiving a prom dress or tuxedo rental certificate.

Children’s Fund and the San Bernardino County Children and Family Services’ Independent Living Program thanks the community for their generosity, and for creating a positive experience for the foster youth in our local communities.

Created in 1986, Children’s Fund is a non-profit whose mission is to prevent child abuse in our community; to ensure that at-risk children who are abused, neglected, impoverished, or abandoned receive adequate food, shelter, clothing, medical care and education; and to provide equal opportunity for social development for these children.  For more information on Children’s Fund or how you can give hope for brighter tomorrows in the life of a child, please visit Children’s Fund’s website at www.childrensfundonline.org or call 909.379.0000.  Follow us on Facebook: http://on.fb.me/W4Wymf