Family Service Association

It’s bittersweet to say goodbye to the children and families at our Child Development Centers as they move onto the next chapter of their education. Our Cabazon CDC held a fun celebration last week with food, games, and enough hugs to last a lifetime. We will miss all of your bright smiles, but can’t wait to see what incredible things you achieve! 💙

We are now enrolling for the upcoming year! Call us at 951-779-9623 to secure your spot.

We’re turning 71 today 🎉 Thank you to our supporters for helping us achieve our mission.

Here’s to the next chapter! We’re committed to serving the Inland Empire for another 71 years (and beyond). #1953

We are thrilled to announce that our Magnolia Child Development Center has officially received NAEYC Accreditation 🎉 This accreditation is a testament to the hard work, dedication, and passion of our amazing staff, supportive families, and of course, our wonderful donors and stakeholders.

Thank you to everyone who has been part of this incredible journey. A special thank you to and for touring our center last week and for your commitment to nurturing young minds.

2024 Volunteer Recognition Event 🌈

Our theme for this year’s event was The Wizard of Oz. Courage, Love, & Wisdom - It takes all of these qualities to accomplish what our volunteers do each & every day.

Our Volunteers are the heart & soul of FSA. Whether it be serving meals to seniors, hosting events for families, or caring for children at our child development centers, we are grateful for all your hard work & dedication 💙

Happy Mother’s Day to all the incredible moms out there! Today, and every day, we celebrate the mothers on our team and in our community who inspire us with their strength, love, and dedication. ❤️ Pictured above are just some of the amazing moms whose children thrive in our child development centers!

May is Mental Health Awareness Month, and we want to take a moment to express our heartfelt gratitude to our funders who support our mental health initiatives. Last month, Bolton Insurance generously awarded Family Service Association with a $10,000 grant to support our behavioral health services for children, adults, and families.

Thank you, Bolton & Company for your generosity and commitment to mental wellness. Your support means the world to us and makes a significant impacts in the lives of many individuals and families.

This , we celebrate our amazing early childhood educators!

Early childhood educators are the most important people in a child’s life. By providing children with high-quality, positive learning environments, they help set the stage for children to have long-term success. Thank you to all of our early childhood educators ❤️ Your patience, passion, and hard work create a foundation for our children’s future 🍎 Do you know an ECE, tag them below to show your appreciation.

Celebrating our amazing FSA volunteers in the Morongo Basin & Yucca Valley! 💙

FSA recognized our incredible volunteers who help us provide nutritious meals to our community every day. Last year, thanks to their dedication, we were able to serve nearly 65,000 meals in this region!

Many of these amazing individuals have been volunteering with us for years, some even for decades. Their tireless efforts are truly what keep us going. We are so grateful for each and every one of them!

It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of our cherished colleague, Iris Lozano. Iris served as an Associate Teacher with FSA for 16 years, brining her warmth, dedication, and love for children to every classroom she touched. While her absence leaves a deep void, her lagacy of compassion and dedication to early childhood education will continue to inspire us. 🤍🕊️

Thank you to everyone who joined us for our flag raising ceremony in honor of Child Abuse Prevention Month! Together, we showed our commitment to creating a safe and supportive environment for all children.

The fight doesn't stop here. Please consider donating to our campaign to help us continue providing resources and support to families in need. https://www.mightycause.com/story/Qg7hhg

Join us for a fun-filled Senior Resource Fair this Thursday at the San Jacinto Community Center! Check out the flyer for the full details. We can’t wait to meet everyone ✨

P.S. Share this post with any seniors you know in Hemet and San Jacinto!

Our Flag Raising Ceremony for Child Abuse Prevention is just a few days away! This powerful event brings our community together to raise a unified voice against child abuse and neglect.

We’d like to express our deepest gratitude to our incredible sponsors for making this event possible. Thank you 💙

We can’t wait to see everyone there! Share this post and encourage others to join our fight for a safer future for all children.

Join us for a special flag raising ceremony this April in honor of Child Abuse Awareness Month. We stand united in remembering the children who endured abuse, neglect, and those we've tragically lost. Wear blue and stand together to raise awareness and advocate for a brighter future for all children. 💙

If you would like to become a sponsor for this event, please call, message, or click on the link here: https://www.mightycause.com/story/Qg7hhg

It only comes around once every four years 🗓️✨ Happy Leap Day - we hope you enjoy this rare bonus round!

FSA is honored to be featured in the Faces of Riverside 2024 magazine ✨ For over 70 years, we’ve dedicated ourselves to supporting those on fixed incomes or in poverty. Our team is committed to providing childcare, mental health support, child abuse prevention, meals, housing, and a sense of community to nearly 20,000 people annually. Thank you, Riverside, for recognizing our commitment to making a positive impact!

Check out the article here: https://view.publitas.com/rlm-company/faces-of-riverside-2024/page/1

We wanted to share our gratitude to everyone who sent us Valentine’s Day cards this year. Our team hand-delivered 2,000 cards to homebound seniors across Riverside and San Bernardino County. This was only possible through the amazing people, organizations, and faith-based canters who volunteer their time and effort.

A special thank you to the Girl Scout Troop #2010 for your beautiful cards (pictured below). Our seniors truly felt the love from the community this Valentine’s Day 💙

So many of you are spoiling our seniors with your incredible talents. Look at these beautiful hand made cards! Thank you to everyone who dropped off cards. 💗

Are you an early childhood educator in Southern California? Join our team this Saturday, February 3rd at the Southern CA Chapter - CA Association for the Education of Young Children Kickoff Meeting. We are looking forward to meeting new people in the field and learning teaching strategies together.

Only one week left to send us your Valentine’s Day cards ❤️ These cards will be delivered on February 14th to the home bound seniors we serve across Riverside and San Bernardino County.

Thank you to everyone who mailed or dropped off cards. We wanted to highlight a few sent by FSA’s Hemlock Child Development Center, Guinn Elementary School in Anaheim, and Catherine Hoover of Corona. 💗 We love all of these heartwarming cards!

Valentine’s Day is right around the corner and FSA is excited to distribute cards to homebound seniors throughout the Inland Empire. But, we need your help 🫶 We are accepting Valentine’s cards that share a friendly and uplifting message. These cards will be delivered alongside a meal for seniors to enjoy. Help us make this Valentine’s Day extra special for seniors ❤️

Are you an Early Childhood Educator at one of FSA's ten Child Development Centers? Check out this opportunity with The National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC). By taking this short survey, you will be entered to win a $100 gift card and free registration to NAEYC's public policy forum.

Today, we bid farewell to Martha “Marc” Salveson after an incredible 15 years with us at Family Service Association. Marc has been the heart of our food service efforts, ensuring our seniors receive nothing but the best.

Her dedication during challenges, especially during the pandemic, ensured our services never faltered. Her kindness brightened every interaction, making her a joy to work with.

Marc, your legacy of dedication and integrity will continue to inspire us. Wishing you a wonderful retirement filled with relaxation. Thank you for everything. You’ll be missed dearly. 💙

Do you live in the City of Loma Linda or nearby? Our team is looking for volunteers to help with our Senior Nutrition Program at the Loma Linda Senior Center. Volunteers are the heart of our program & support in several ways. Check out the flyer for more information and how to sign up.

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Time is ticking - have you made your year-end donation yet to Family Service Association? Donate now and help us make a difference before the year ends.

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Our incredible team distributed 1,858 gifts to foster children this year! 💙

New Year’s coming - and we’re reflecting on a year of ups, downs, and growth. ➡️ Swipe to see the moments that shaped our team in 2023. Let us know in the comments which moments resonated most with you. #2024

FSA 2023 Employee Recognition Event ✨

Celebrating our incredible team at our annual employee recognition event! Swipe through to see the smiles, cheers, and heartfelt moments that made the night unforgettable. 💙📷

We are grateful for the generous donation made by the Riverside Fellowship Church for our annual HOPE for the Holidays gift drive 💙 They have a long history of serving children and families in need of resources and support. It is an honor to partner with them to benefit foster children in our region.

Have you made your $70 donation to FSA yet? During our podcast discussion with Supervisor Yxstian Gutierrez, our CEO, Cheryl-Marie Hansberger and COO, Shannon Gonzalez spoke on FSA’s future goals of service delivery and expansion. Our mission remains to address poverty, hunger, and health in the Inland Empire and we can’t do it without your support! Please consider making a $70 donation in honor of our 70th anniversary! Donate at www.fsaca.org/donate