CHILDREN'S FUND RECEIVES $100,000 DONATION FROM LOCAL BUILDER

Dr. Clare Sheridan-Matney, Jimmy Previti, Christina Previti, Erin Phillips and Dr. Amy Young

 

Children's Fund announced today that it has received a $100,000 donation from longtime homebuilder Jimmy Previti, president and CEO of Frontier Communities in Rancho Cucamonga.

 

This donation will be used to support the much needed expansion of the Children's Assessment Center (CAC) in San Bernardino which provides care and comfort to more than 1,200 of San Bernardino County's most abused and neglected children annually.

 

Established in 1994, the Center is the only facility in San Bernardino County to treat and reduce the trauma of child abuse victims.  Children at the Center receive treatment from specially-trained forensic pediatricians, and are able to tell their story just once to all appropriate personnel in a child-friendly setting, as well as receive therapy and referrals for services.   Erin Phillips, president & CEO of Children's Fund, explains that it is only through the generosity of business and community leaders like Previti that Children's Fund is able to serve tens of thousands of children every year.

 

"I would like to thank Jimmy Previti on behalf of the grateful children whose lives will be changed for the better as a result of his generous donation for the expansion of the Children's Assessment Center," Phillips said.  "Previti's donation will ensure that we can complete the needed expansion."

 

Previti, president & CEO of Frontier Homes Communities states,  "I was born and raised in the Inland Empire of Southern California, and my businesses are all locally owned and operated.  The Inland Empire has provided me with wonderful opportunities, and I am committed to giving back to the region by assisting worthwhile organizations like Children's Fund that strenghten our communities."

 

The CAC is a true collaborative invloving staff and support from numerous partners like Loma Linda University Medical Center, and San Bernardino County agencies including Children & Family Services, the District Attorney's office, Department of Behavioral Health, Department of Public Health, the Sheriff's Department and the City of San Bernardino Police Department.  Children's Fund serves as the fundraising partner for the Children's Assessment Center and the critical work done there.

 

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.  Since its inception, Children's Fund has helped more than 1.3 million children.  For more information or to make a donation for brighter tomorrows, go to www.childrensfundonline.org   Follow us on facebook at http://on.fb.me/W4Wymf 

CHILDREN'S FUND GOLF TOURNAMENT RAISES MONEY FOR AT-RISK CHILDREN

Golfers getting ready for shotgun start

Erin Phillips (center) thanks
Erik Anderson and Erin Lastinger for continued support

Dr. Amy Young speaks about
Children's Assesssment Center

The 21^st Annual A. Gary Anderson Memorial Golf Classic was held Monday, June 10, at the Victoria Club in Riverside, California, and the generous donations brought the total to $5.5 million raised since the 1^st year of the tournament.

 

The largest annual fundraiser for Children’s Fund, this event’s co-title sponsors were the A. Gary Anderson Family Foundation and Diversified Pacific Opportunity Fund, and the event sponsor was Young Homes. Scores of golf sponsors filled the banquet room to listen to the guest speaker, Dr. Amy Young, associate medical director of the division of forensic pediatrics of Loma Linda University Children’s Hospital and associate medical director of the Children’s Assessment Center (CAC) in San Bernardino.  This Center is a special project for which Children’s Fund provides ongoing support.

 

San Bernardino County’s district attorney, Michael Ramos, introduced Dr. Young, explaining how important the CAC is in helping protect severely abused and neglected children in San Bernardino County.  Dr. Young has been with the Assessment Center since 2005, and is certified with the American Board of Pediatrics in Child Abuse.  She acknowledged the importance of Children’s Fund who has helped raise essential funds for the Center, which will be moving to a much larger facility this fall.  There, more children will be able to receive life-saving intervention from all of the partners on site.

 

In addition to raising money for the CAC, Children’s Fund works with social workers and case managers to give emergency assistance to at-risk children.  “We remain committed to serving as a safety net, providing basic necessities during critical times of need,” explains Erin Phillips, president & CEO of Children’s Fund.  “This might be a bed so that a child does not have to sleep on the floor, or new clothing because their clothes are needed for evidence, or assistance with rent or utilities so that the family can remain in their home.  And, we could not provide this without your substantial contributions.  It is because of you that we helped 43,000 children this past year in our local communities, where one in four children live in poverty.”

 

“I cannot say thank you enough.  Thank you, thank you on behalf of the children whose lives and futures you are changing,” exclaimed Phillips.  “We are grateful for all that has been donated, knowing that there is still so much more that we can do together.”

 

      

Generous sponsors at live auction

Bonnes Meres luncheon benefits foster children

Erin Phillips, Kristin Bryan Pierce, Kristin Hopkins and Reanna Bullard

Bonnes Meres Auxiliary held its annual birthday luncheon at the Redlands Country Club on April 17 with over 250 guests attending, each bringing a gift.

It is the goal of this "birthday party" to ensure that every child in the San Bernardino County foster care system receives a gift on their birthday. 

Bonnes Meres, French for "Good Mothers", is a Redlands-based auxiliary who fundraises for Children's Fund.  In addition to raising funds for gifts, Bonnes Meres also accepted donations for the program that provieds quilts and blankets for the abused children taken to the Children's Fund Assessment Center.

TAKE ME OUT TO THE BALL GAME!

Balloons released at the Parade Against Child Abuse

 

Take me out to the ballgame is exactly what Children’s Fund did on Tuesday, April 23, hosting THINK Together children, the Boys & Girls Club and the winners of Our Children Are Our Future Contest at the 66ers games at San Manuel Stadium. And, a good time was had by all.   

 



Winners of Our Children Are Our Future with 66ers Mark Sappington

Eden Cervantes of Redlands and Chloe Liv of San Bernardino were the grand prize winners and had the honor of leading the Parade Against Child Abuse with mascot Bernie, and throwing out the first pitches of the game.  Their family and friends were also treated to food fitting for a ballgame…hotdogs, peanuts and crackerjacks.

 



Of the 322 entries received, there were two grand prize winners and 9 runners-up.  All winners received 10 tickets to the game so their family and friends could join them.  Eden Cervantes, who wants to be an architect had never tossed a pitch before.  “I was nervous, but it was fun,” Cervantes exclaimed.  Chloe Liv, who intends

to become a lawyer, enjoyed taking a picture

with 66ers Mark Sappington.  

 

Boys & Girls Club enjoy the 66ers Game

“It was such a special event,” states Erin Phillips, president & CEO of Children’s Fund.   “All of the kids had a great time, and it shows the importance of families spending quality time together.  They are strong and deserve a bright future.”  As the children entered the stadium they received Children’s Fund balloons to be released during the parade and neon bracelets.

 

Runners-up to the contest were Jessica Stephenson of Loma Linda who wants to be a marine biologist; Margaret Marin of Colton who will strive to be a pastry chef; Xiomara Flores of Redlands will become a teacher; Bailey Revetta of Colton will work hard to be a pediatric oncologist; Mario Jesus Pena of Colton will become a firefighter; Ella Ransaw of Redlands wants to be a physical therapist; Anthony Sanchez of San Bernardino will help others by becoming a doctor, Valerie Romero of Colton wants to be a Navy Seal like her uncle; and Nicolo Moralde of Highland will keep the country safe by becoming a Marine.




WINNERS ANNOUNCED: OUR CHILDREN ARE OUR FUTURE CONTEST - Join the winners Tuesday, April 23 at San Manuel Stadium



Eden Cervantes of Redlands shared 1st place in contest.   Eden wants to be an architect.

Children’s Fund invites the community to join the winners of the Our Children Are Our Future Contest as they lead the Parade Against Child Abuse which will take place at the San Manuel Stadium at 6:15 p.m. around the inside of the ball field on Tuesday, April 23 located at 280 South E Street, San Bernardino, CA 92401.



Chloe Liv of San Bernardino shared 2st place in contest and intends to become a lawyer





Runner-up Anthony Sanchez of San Bernardino will help other by becoming a doctor

Immediately following the parade the 66ers Angels Affiliate will take on the Rancho Cucamonga Quakes.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Two winners of the 322 entries received were announced by Children’s Fund:  Eden Cervantes of Redlands who wants to be an architect and Chloe Liv of San Bernardino who intends to become a lawyer. 

 

 

 

 

 

 “Both contestants showed so much creativity and thought in their entries that we decided to announce both as winners,” states Karen Blanco, a member of Children’s Fund judging committee. 

 

 





Runner-up Bailee Revetta of Colton will work hard to be a pediatric oncologist

“As a community we can join together to protect and build strong, resilient children,” states Erin Phillips, president & CEO of Children’s Fund. “The aspirations of the children who participated in the contest demonstrates their desire to be successful, and it is our job to work with them to achieve their dreams.”



 

 

 







Runner-up Ella Ransaw of Redlands wants to be a physical therapist







Eden Cervantes and Chloe Liv will lead the parade with mascot Bernie, and will receive 10 tickets for their family and friends to watch as they toss out the first pitches of the game.Once settled in their front viewing seats, the winners and guests will be treated to hot dogs, sodas and popcorn.

 

 

 

 



Runner-up Jessica Stepheson of Loma Linda wants to be a marine biologist



 Runners-up to the contest each received 10 tickets to the baseball game: Jessica Stephenson of Loma Linda who wants to be a marine biologist; Margaret Marin of Colton who will strive to be a pastry chef; Xiomara Flores of Redlands will become a teacher; Bailey Revetta of Colton will work hard to be a pediatric oncologist;



Runner-up Margaret Marin of Colton will strive to be a pastry chef





Runner-up Valerie Romero of Colton wants to be a Navy Seal like her uncle.



 Mario Jesus Pena of Colton will become a firefighter; Ella Ransaw of Redlands wants to be a physical therapist; Anthony Sanchez of San Bernardino will help others by becoming a doctor, Valerie Romero of Colton wants to be a Navy Seal like her uncle; and Nicolo Moralde of Highland will keep the country safe by becoming a Marine.



Runner-up Xiomara Flores of Redlands will be a teacher



Children's Fund awards Scholarships at Shine A Light on Child Abuse Breakfast

Maria Salcedo proudly displays her scholarship award

March 28, 2013- Six students were awarded scholarship checks from Children's Fund during the 15th Annual Children's Network Shine a Light on Child Abuse breakfast.  Erin Phillips, President & CEO of Children's Fund and Steve PonTell, Chairman of the Board for Children's Fund took turns depicting why each of the recipients were chosen.

"A day like today reminds us why Children's Fund exists," states Erin Phillips.  "To see the obstacles these youth have overcome, and to be able to help them achieve their dreams reinforces our commitment to these strong, resilient children."

Those who received the scholarships are Marc Frizell, Rammaine Lamdels, Maria Salcedo, Reina Marin, Venus Fleetwood and Aiden Smith.  Keep watching for these names, as they will definitely succeed because of their commitment and determination.

Charlene Betts of Claremont West-End Auxiliary is honored at Children's Network Breakfast

Charlene Betts was honored as an outstanding Volunteer during the 13th Annual Shine A Light on Child Abuse breakfast held on Thursday, March 28.

Charlene volunteers with the Claremont West-End Auxiliary, a fundraising organization for Children's Fund.

Charlene has spent countless hours of her time volunteering, knowing that she is creating brighter tomorrows for the abused and underprivileged children in our communities.