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Santa Clarita Nonprofit ‘Code Read’ To Hold Free Book Fair

This week, Santa Clarita nonprofit “Code Read” is slated to host a free book fair for low-income students at the Palmdale Learning Plaza. On April 26, a free book fair designed for low-income readers is set to be hosted by the Santa Clarita nonprofit Code Read at the Palmdale Learning Plaza. “Everyone deserves books of their own at home, books ...

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Bridge To Home Announces New Executive Director

Santa Clarita non-profit Bridge to Home announced its new Executive Director, Chris Najarro, to lead the organization.  Following the departure of former Executive Director Michael Foley, Najarro is set to take over the position after years of experience.  Najarro joined Bridge to Home as the Director of Programs in 2017 after having served as the Executive Director of Family Promise ...

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FYI Holds Holiday Party For Santa Clarita Foster Youth

To celebrate the holidays, local nonprofit Fostering Youth Independence (FYI) held its annual themed party featuring festivities and gifts for Santa Clarita foster youth. On Dec. 17, FYI held a themed “PJs and Breakfast Grinchmas Party” holiday event for 50 Santa Clarita foster youth, who were joined by supporters and staff, at the Fellowship Center at Christ Lutheran Church. “It ...

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Fashion Show Fundraiser To Be Held In Support Of Santa Clarita Soroptimists

The 10th annual fashion show and boutique fundraiser is set to be held to support Santa Clarita Valley’s Soroptimist International, an organization dedicated to improving the lives of women and girls in the local community.  The event is scheduled for Nov. 14 and includes a boutique at 10 a.m. that is open to the public at the Hyatt Regency Hotel ...

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Santa Clarita Fostering Youth Independence Holds Back To School Bash And Career Fair

Santa Clarita nonprofit Fostering Youth Independence (FYI) recently held its fifth annual Back to School Bash, where students received school supplies and advice from professionals to help guide them towards the next step in their lives. FYI students received backpacks and school supplies for the upcoming semester, and for the first time the event also featured a career fair featuring ...

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Local Non-Profits Awarded Grants From The Zonta Club Of Santa Clarita Valley

The Zonta Club of the Santa Clarita Valley awarded annual community grants to local non-profit organizations that continuously dedicate themselves to bettering the community during their June Business Meeting.  Intending to recognize non-profit organizations across the Santa Clarita Valley, the Community Grants program provides an opportunity for local organizations to apply for project funding to help improve the lives of ...

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Santa Clarita Non-Profit Guardians Hosts Free Car Show And Pancake Breakfast

Guardians, Santa Clarita’s newest non-profit, hosted a free pancake breakfast and vintage car show for local veterans and their families Saturday morning. The free event, hosted by Guardians, took place in the Higher Vision Church parking lot at 28776 The Old Road. and featured over 100 classic cars, military and sheriff vehicles, fire trucks, as well as free pancakes and ...

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Fostering Youth Independence Program Celebrates Four Years In Santa Clarita

Fostering Youth Independence (FYI) celebrated its fourth anniversary with a livestream event Thursday. FYI held an online celebration for its donors, volunteers and students during their fourth anniversary. FYI is a local non-profit that enlists adults who team up with foster youth to become a parental support system, known as “allies.” “The allies are the heart of our program. We ...

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Chiquita Canyon Delivers Over 100 Bikes, 70 Scooters To Santa Clarita Non-Profits

Chiquita Canyon, an innovative local business in the Santa Clarita Valley, continued its legacy as a good neighbor, even during the pandemic, by helping make the holiday season a little brighter for children at the Boys and Girls Club of Santa Clarita Valley and Santa Clarita Grocery. This year, over 100 bicycles and 70 scooters were assembled by landfill employees ...

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Santa Clarita Non-Profit Fostering Youth Independence Reaches Year-End Fundraising Goal

Local non-profit, Fostering Youth Independence (FYI) reached its year-end fundraising goal last week, providing support to youth in the community. FYI reached its year-end fundraising goal of $20,000 on Wednesday. This goal was met through donations to the non-profit, and $21,946 was ultimately raised, according to Carolyn Olsen, FYI’s Executive Director and Co-Founder. “We are very grateful to so many ...

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