A grant in the amount of $33,411.09 was presented to HomeAid Inland Empire Executive Director Julie Reay from The Kroger Company Zero Hunger / Zero Waste Foundation, their generous customers, and Ralphs and Food 4 Less Operating Divisions.
Kroger is deeply committed to help drive positive change in our communities. During the 1st quarter of 2019, Ralphs and Food 4 Less grocery stores held a coin canister drive to collect loose change to support hunger relief programs for homeless shelters throughout Southern California.
The Zero Hunger / Zero Waste social impact program is invested in ending hunger in the places we call home, and eliminate waste across their company by 2025.
On hand with Julie were HomeAid Inland Empire President Dave Reynolds of Boudreau Pipeline Corporation, Building Industry Association Riverside County Chapter CEO Bill Blankenship, and John Votava, Corporate Affairs, Ralphs, a Division of The Kroger Company.

HomeAid Inland Empire Executive Director Julie Reay was happy to accept a donation from FirstService Residential.
​HAIE President Dave Reynolds was on-hand, along with Member-at-Large Brian King. Representing FirstService Residential were Hallie Kirkingburg (Business Development Manager), Christy Towner (Regional Manager), Rebecca Wiest (Regional Manager), and David Swayze (Team Manager).

One of HomeAid Inland Empire's significant supporters, Lennar, was on-hand at the City of Menifee Independence Celebration Parade helping to promote the upcoming HAIE 8th Annual Project Playhouse Pet Edition events.
Lennar had a float carrying multiple pet houses they have built for the events, and included marchers carrying a Project Playhouse Pet Edition banner. AND, the Lennar / HomeAid Inland Empire float WON Best Overall Patriotic Award!
Many, many Lennar associates volunteered for the parade; And trade partners who assisted in the building of pet houses included Andrew Lauren, The Mon-May Company, West Coast Painting, Blake Roofing, Talley Metal, and Temeka Group.
Two HAIE Project Playhouse Pet Edition events will be held in September. The 21-22 event will be at Sierra Lakes Marketplace in Fontana, in the parking lot in front of Petco. The 28-29 event will be at Eastvale Gateway Shopping Center in Eastvale, in the parking lot in front of Petsmart.
​Be sure to check out the Lennar parade video linked HERE !

HomeAid Inland Empire participated at the annual Builders For Babies / HomeAid Essentials Diaper Drive in Anaheim, right under the "Big A" in the Angel Stadium parking lot.
HomeAid Orange County takes the lead on making this event happen, and builders such as Lennar, William Lyon Homes, Meritage Homes, and National Core participate in the building of "Diaper Structures".
HomeAid Inland Empire once again enlisted Carlos Lopez of HMC Architects to assist in the design and build of their structure. Carlos, a member on the HAIE Board of Directors, worked with his staff to create the "diaper throne" as a homage to "Game of Thrones".
Sitting in our "throne", and greeting guests for photo opportunities, was our own Dragon Queen, Elishama Spicer of Pacific Utility Installation, Inc.; a HAIE Board Director always ready to help the cause!
HomeAid Inland Empire Executive Director Julie Reay adds that the diaper delivery and storage assistance of Reliable Wholesale Lumber will continue to make a strong impact throughout Riverside and San Bernardino counties.

HomeAid Inland Empire Board Member Mark Dimitruk, of Pacific Western Bank, presented a donation of $10,000 to HAIE during the recent "Essentials for Young Lives" event held at a Lennar model home complex in Jupura Valley.
HomeAid Inland Empire Executive Committee Vice President / Community Engagement member Andy Mulz, of Red Robin Restaurants, was also on hand when the contribution was made to HAIE  Executive Director Julie Reay.

HomeAid Inland Empire's 14th Annual Trap Shoot and Builder Chili Cook-Off set records for most participants AND sponsors... All of which helped create the most successful Trap Shoot and Builder Chili Cook-Off  to date!
With the Riverside Chapter of the Building Industry Association as Host Sponsor, the Riverside County Economic Development Agency as Food Sponsor, and the fantastic volunteers and supporters of HomeAid Inland Empire - Those who shot, cooked chili, or watched as spectators all said they had a great time supporting the mission of HAIE to help end homelessness in Riverside and San Bernardino counties.
Added to the special events, along with the traditional Annie Oakley tournament was the Double Wobble Trap! The competition was fierce - with some outstanding shooters keeping spectators on the edge of their seats.
The popular raffle drawings always create a big crowd. Gift cards to Turner's Outdoorsman, Carnival Cruise Line, HomeDepot, a Fantasy Springs trip, a huge variety of restaurants, baseball ticket packages, stainless propane grill, high-end Oakley sunglasses, portable clay target thrower, and even rounds of Trap at "our event home" Redlands Shooting Park were up for grabs!

The Temecula Valley Team from Wells Fargo joined together to help Project T.O.U.C.H. renovate one of their newest projects. When complete, the transitional housing facility will consist of four units sorely needed in Murrieta. HomeAid Inland Empire is grateful the Wells Fargo Team can always be counted on to be there when needed.

The 10th Annual "Essentials for Young Lives" event will run April 1st - May 10th, 2019.
Last year's event brought in over 231,000 baby essentials - Cases of disposable diapers in sizes from 1 through 5, unscented baby wipes, baby food, baby shampoo, feeding bottles, cotton swabs... all the many things our most vulnerable must have.
When HomeAid Inland Empire supporters pull up to designated provider facilities, the look of gratitude on the faces of the residents and caregivers warms the heart.
The "Essentials for Young Lives" program is so very important. We hope you are able to donate and change lives for families throughout Riverside and San Bernardino counties.

HomeAid Inland Empire was represented at the Groundbreaking Ceremony for Mary's Village in San Bernardino. The 10 acre / 115 bed transitional housing complex for the men of San Bernardino is a long-term program to help homeless men get educated, improve their self-esteem, and get back into the mainstream world.
On hand for the ceremonial tossing of the dirt were (L-R) Ray Osborne, HAIE Board Member Brian King of Lennar Homes, HAIE Board Member Greg Armbruster of Arcadia Cabinetry, HAIE Executive Committee President Dave Reynolds of Boudreau Pipeline, Mary's Mercy Center Vice-President/Administrator Michael Hein, HAIE Executive Director Julie Reay, HAIE Board Member Mark Dimitruk of Pacific Western Bank, Mary's Mercy Center President/Chairman of the Board Father Michael Barry, and Crestwood Communities Vice-President of Operations Terry Kent, who is also the Builder Captain for the project.
(Unavailable for photograph is HAIE Executive Vice President Lisa Weldy of Meridian Land Development)

December 20, 2018 saw the ribbon cutting ceremony of The Grove Village.
On hand were HomeAid Inland Empire Executive Director Julie Reay, along with Housing Development Director Ray Osborne, and Building Industry Association - Riverside County Chapter Chief Executive Officer Bill Blankenship.
Comprised of four separate 600 square-foot homes on the campus of The Grove Community Church in Riverside; This one-of-a-kind project includes donated land, time, talent, services and funding from hundreds of stakeholders and local companies.
HomeAid Inland Empire and the Riverside County Chapter of BIA presented a check of almost $26,000, which represented their donations of cash and materials to the project.
The homes will provide transitional housing for homeless individuals and families who are trying to work their way out of homelessness. Program participants will have access to a variety of services designed to aid in their journey to self-sufficiency, including job training and placement, child care, life skills and financial planning.
This first project of its kind in the region is the next step in reducing the incidence of homelessness in Riverside.