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San Bernardino, CA, January 10, 2012 – Arrowhead United Way (AUW) received a $15,000 corporate gift from Burlington Northern Santa Fe (BNSF) Railway to help fund critical programs in the local community. AUW and BNSF are longtime partners and have a strong working relationship. Kenneth Johnson currently serves on the Board of Directors of AUW, as have other BNSF employees for many years. This contribution goes above and beyond the campaign dollars that are raised on an annual basis through BNSF employees. AUW will use the gift to fund programs to assist the local area’s underserved population in education, income,...
AEG, presenter of the Amgen Tour of California, is seeking original artwork submissions for the design of the 2012 Amgen Breakaway from Cancer® Most Courageous Rider Jersey. This jersey is awarded daily to the cyclist who best exemplifies the character of those engaged in the fight against cancer – courage, sacrifice, inspiration, determination, and perseverance. Many of the world’s elite cyclists will compete for the Amgen Breakaway from Cancer® Most Courageous Rider Jersey during America’s largest and most prestigious professional road cycling stage race, the seventh consecutive edition of the 2012 Amgen Tour of California which will travel more than...
Volunteer as a bell ringer with the Salvation Army (San Bernardino, CA) –The “miracle” of Christmas is repeated over and over again through the joy of caring and sharing. The San Bernardino Salvation Army is seeking volunteers to ring bells in San Bernardino, Colton, Grand Terrace, Highland, Rialto and Bloomington starting the day after Thanksgiving and going through Christmas Eve. The traditional shiny red kettle is an integral part of the Christmas scene, with millions of dollars donated each year to aid needy families, seniors, and the homeless, in keeping with the spirit of the season. “This is a wonderful way...
RIVERSIDE, Calif. (December 5, 2011)—Stater Bros. Charities, the charitable arm of Stater Bros. Markets of San Bernardino presented the Make-A-Wish Foundation® of Orange County and the Inland Empire with a $20,000 donation last month. Stater Bros. first partnered with Make-A-Wish in 2009 when the grocery store chain was contacted and asked to be a part of a wish for a young, local boy named Tristan, who wished to be a farmer. The wish inspired the store’s employees to do more. With their $20,000 donation, Stater Bros. Charities was able to adopt the wishes of four local children. “In honor of...
Fresh on the heels of announcing the 13 official Host Cities for the 2012 Amgen Tour of California, AEG, presenter of the race, has announced the return of the popular amateur ride L’Etape du California. Produced in partnership with Pacific Sports, a leading sports and event management company, the 2012 edition of L’Etape du Californiawill take place on Saturday, April 28. Held for the first time this past May in conjunction with America’s premier cycling race, L’Etape du California gives amateur cyclists an experience like none other, challenging participants to ride what is arguably the toughest stage ever seen in...
(SAN BERNARDINO, Calf.) It might seem like a very small gesture in the grand scheme of things, but when the local Salvation Army Corps www.salvationarmyusa.org and several businesses annually join forces to make the holiday season memorable for the needy children of the Inland Empire, it makes a huge difference in so many lives. Known as the Angel Giving Tree programs, it revolves around actual Christmas trees, which are set up in local malls the day after Thanksgiving to match shoppers with the hundreds of children in each location who are relying on the Salvation Army this year to bring them...
Mitsubishi Electric Car Called ‘Wave of the future’ SAN BERNARDINO, Calif. (Nov. 16, 2011) – San Bernardino Mitsubishi recently allowed members of the public to test drive it’s new all-electric vehicle the i-MiEV at the San Bernardino Auto Center. The battery-powered i-MiEV, which is being rolled out across America, can be charged by plugging into a wall outlet. Customers who purchase the i-MiEV are also eligible for a $7,500 tax credit, according to Mike Graeber, general manager. Drivers were impressed with their test vehicles. Jesus Nolasco of Highland rated it at 97 percent compared to other electric vehicles. “I like it...
City of Eastvale Draft Updated Zoning Code Is Released for Public Review Eastvale, California – The City of Eastvale today released the public review draft of the City’s updated Zoning Code. The updated Zoning Code is a cleanup of the City’s current code (inherited upon incorporation in 2010 from Riverside County). The updated Zoning Code is designed to be easier to use, better organized, and to address issues specific to Eastvale. The updated Zoning Code will be presented to the Planning Commission at a regular meeting on November 16. Public review of the Code will extend through the holiday season....
Colton, CA – On November 7, Bay Alarm Company, the largest independently-owned and operated alarm company in the United States, will present their donation to the Colton police department of state-of-the-art ballistics helmets for their Special Weapons and Tactics (SWAT) team. This donation represents the beginning of the Colton Police Department – Bay Alarm Company relationship. Bay Alarm has a long tradition of championing law enforcement in the communities it serves throughout California— including annual support in the amount of $100,000 to the Law Enforcement Training Center (LETC) located in Pittsburg, CA, a partnership that is now approaching its 9th year....
“Arrowhead United Way draws Volunteers to help” San Bernardino, CA -Local non-profit organization Arrowhead United Way partnered with Central City Lutheran Mission in San Bernardino for ‘Make a Difference Day’ in order to renovate classrooms for the Mission’s after school program. The ‘Make a Difference’ event was hosted by Arrowhead United Way as part of their mission to support education, and help improve the academic environmental setting for children in the after school program. Arrowhead United Way staff teamed with the program director to give classrooms a touch of vibrancy with a fresh coat of paint for every room. From the...
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