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Assistance League of Temecula Valley
Assistance League is a 501(c)(3) all volunteer organization serving the families of Southwest Riverside County since 1989. Revenue from the Assistance League Thrift Shop, 28720 Via Montezuma, Temecula, is the main source of funding for our philanthropic programs. All funds raised stay in our local communities. Philanthropic Program Descriptions: *Operation School Bell is the main philanthropic program of the organization. It provides new clothing for disadvantaged school children (K-12) within the defined service area. The program also provides services through Chapters for Children, Save Our Students (SOS) and Assistance League Girls' Couture Closet. *Operation Bear Hug provides teddy bears to outside agencies who will distribute them during a time of need. Bears are currently placed in Loma Lina University Medical Center, Inland Valley Medical Center, Rancho Springs Medical Center, Rady Children's Pediatric Center - Murrieta, Oak Grove Center, Rancho Damacitas, Hugs Foster Youth Agency, Temecula Valley Medical lCenter, Murrieta Fire Department, Menifee Fire Department. *Operation Community Outreach meets a range of community needs on a one-time basis. This program enables the organization to respond to emergency requests for goods and services in a flexible manner. *Operation Scholarships offers financial aid to high school seniors and teacher grants for classroom enrichment programs. *Operation Foster Youth facilitates the collaboration with the Foster Youth Task Force. Through this program Assistance League provides service in the form of the basic essentials of clothing and necessary supplies to foster family agencies for children entering the foster care system. *Operation Non-Profit Partnerships oversees the free use of the chapter meeting room by other 501(c)(3) organizations. Partnerships are formed with community 501(c)(3) organizations to assist in providing needed services to the community. Partnership service needs are defined as the provision of goods and services that Assistance League determines meet a need in the community and that Assistance League has no philanthropic program in place to meet these needs. Donations may be made to benefit all programs of a specific program. For more information about the programs and membership information, visit www.temeculavalley.assistanceleague.org or call 951.684.8018.

Boys and Girls Clubs of Southwest County
Our programs, activities and events inspire and enable our kids to realize their full potential. Nationally tested and time proven, our programs foster both character and career development. We have well developed activities in the performing arts, health and fitness, as well as a full recreational sports program. Beyond our club programs and activities, we engage our kids in the community through stimulating field trips and the opportunity to participate in our annual events such as Our Kids Rock and the Boys & Girls Club Idol. We provide transportation to school in the morning and then from school to The Clubs in the afternoon.

California Family Life Center
California Family Life Center (CFLC) is a non-profit agency incorporated in California in 1982 with 31 years of experience working with vulnerable youth. CFLC has residential treatment facilities in the Hemet area housing 32 adolescent girls (12-18 years of age) and two residential treatment homes housing 12 boys (12-18 years of age) in the Escondido area. CFLC is a private Foster Family Agency provider with Certified Foster Homes for children who are Dependents or Wards of the court. We have 200 youth (ages 0-18) placed in homes throughout Riverside County. CFLC is also a kinship service provider for relative caregivers. Our Kin Care program serves over 300 homes and over 600 children ages 0-18 in Riverside County. CFLC also provides job training and education through Riverside County Economic Development Agency Workforce Investment Act Funding for over 600 low-income youth (ages 16-24) at our three youth Opportunity Centers located at the Empower Youth (Hemet, Planet Youth (Lake Elsinore) and Rubidoux Youth (Rubidoux). A project called My LIFE (Living Independently Fostering Excellence) was designed to assist youth aging out of the foster care system to prepare transitional age youth for independent living and provides housing, life skills, education, and employment. YouthBuild is a project which is preparing 24 young adults (ages 18-24) for jobs in the construction industry and provides all the necessary educational components to ensure a successful career.

Cops for Kids, Inc.

Journey Christian Ministries/Journey Martial Arts
Journey Christian Ministries is a 501(c)(3) religious organization offering a variety of programs to the Lake Elsinore community. All services are offered on a sliding scale basis with no one turned away for lack of ability to pay. Programs offered: Counseling for individuals, adolescents, couples and families; A quality Martial Arts/Self Defense Program for all ages with standardized curriculum taught by a 4th Degree Black Belt/Certified Instructor; Group music lessons in guitar, piano, and bass guitar, comedy, poetry and other creative arts with performance opportunities available through our internet lounge; Open mic nights for our students and the community to enable families to enjoy a free night out, a lending library and reading club, and a "Homework Club" with an onsite tutor for academic assistance.

Lake Elsinore Valley Education Foundation
The Lake Elsinore Valley Education Foundation was formed by local educators along with business and community leaders to provide support to the educational experience for all students in the Lake Elsinore Unified School District. Fundraising efforts each year are key to providing annual Scholarships to seniors from all High Schools in our district with funding to assist with Technical School, Junior College or University studies. We provide free books to children through our partnership with First Book; an bi-annual book distribution to local elementary schools. We participate in local College Night Programs to educate the public on local scholarships available and host an annual "Stars of Tomorrow" All District Talent Showcase to give opportunity for students to showcase their talents in music, theatre, illusion, singing and more. Our organization is part of The Community Foundation, serving the Counties of Riverside and San Bernardino.

Trauma Intervention Programs, Inc.
Trauma Intervention Programs is dedicated to helping citizens in crisis in the immediate aftermath of a traumatic event. We are available 24/7 365 via the first responder system.