Born and raised in the United States, Ghattas Khoury has always felt a deep connection to his Jordanian heritage. At Chaffey Adult School’s 4th Annual Multicultural Fair on March 8, he volunteered at a booth showcasing traditional clothing, books and artifacts from Jordan and the Arab region. His message was simple yet powerful: “Be proud of ...

By Dianne Anderson Volunteers, by the hundreds at the local level, or hundreds of thousands nationally, are rolling up their sleeves for MLK Day, not just with cerebral reflections, but living the dream through action. This year’s Long Beach Martin Luther King, Jr. Parade and Celebration has over 80 parade entries, including churches, schools, nonprofits, ...

Fifth District San Bernardino County Supervisor Joe Baca, Jr., is hosting a Veterans Resource Fair on Thursday, November 7 at the County Government Center, located at 385 N. Arrowhead Ave. in San Bernardino. The event is scheduled to run from 4:00pm to 7:00pm. The Veterans Resource Fair will assist local veterans in a number of ...

On Saturday, August 10, Senator Steven Bradford (D-Gardena) hosted his annual Back to School Resource Fair and Backpack Giveaway at Compton College. The event distributed more than 1,400 backpacks filled with essential school supplies to local students. “Education is one of the most powerful tools for progress that a society has,” Senator Bradford said. “But ...

By Dianne Anderson With rents running as high or higher than the average mortgage, elected officials and developers are looking to engage the community on one of the most pressing issues facing families in these times. To brainstorm solutions and offer resources, representatives from numerous organizations will converge at the “Housing for All: Empowering Communities through ...

Healthy Heritage is excited to announce the return of “Laughing for the Health of It”, a Comedy Show and Mental Health Resource Fair, in recognition of Mental Health Awareness Month. This year’s event will take place on Sunday, May 21st, at 4:00 PM, at the Ontario Improv. The show will feature the hilarious comedians Fritz ...

By Dianne Anderson Fun gifts and prizes, kids contests and line dancing await the entire family to come out and enjoy for the upcoming 3rd Annual Family Matters Festival. Diana Martin, founder of Begin from Within, said their family resource center draws hundreds each year, and there’s plenty of good eats for all. “Bring the ...