Oasis House Grand Opening
On December 7, 2018, Cedar House Life Change Center and the Faith Advisory Council for Community Transformation (F.A.C.C.T.) hosted a Grand Opening of Oasis House in the High Desert. Oasis House provides housing and resources for Transitional Age Youth (TAY) in the High Desert area. More than fifty guests from various community organizations and government agencies assembled at the five-acre property in Apple Valley to learn about the program’s accomplishments thus far and plans for its future.
Cedar House Night at the Ontario Reign
Friday, January 25 was Cedar House Night at the Ontario Reign game. Several of our staff, clients and supporters came out to hold the American flag during the National Anthem and enjoy a fun night of hockey.
Christmas at Cedar House
Thanks to Cal. Curb Appeal, Cherry Creek Mortgage, Clean and Sober Softball, Computerized Embroidery, Law Offices of Michael Scafiddi, McLane Company, New York Life, Nicholas V. Ripoly Foundation and Orange Show Dental for contributing to our 2018 Toy Drive and Christmas events to make it a joyful holiday season for Cedar House clients and staff.
Enterprise Holdings Foundation Grant
Thank you to Enterprise Holdings Foundation for their generous gift of $1,500 to Cedar House Life Change Center.
Big Lots Foundation Grant
Thank you to the Big Lots Foundation for their $5,000 grant to Oasis House in the High Desert. These funds will be used to ensure that our transitional age youth clients find a path to a better life.
Employee of the Quarter
Congratulations to Administrative Assistant Jamie Vergilio for being selected as our Employee of the Quarter for the last quarter of 2018.
Interliance Consulting Furniture Donation
Many thanks to Brad Kamph and his business Interliance Consulting, Inc. for their donation of various office furniture to our Oasis House Education/Career Center.
Thanksgiving Volunteering
Thank you to our volunteers from California Curb Appeal, the Law Offices of Michael Scafiddi and Cushman and Wakefield who helped make preparations for Thanksgiving at Cedar House.
Arrowhead Credit Union Ice Cream Social
The friendly volunteers from Arrowhead Credit Union surprised our Maple House Women and Children with some delicious ice cream sundaes on the afternoon of October 20. We are so grateful for the kindness this group continues to show our clients!
Employee of the Quarter
Congratulations to Vera Monarrez for being selected as Cedar House's Employee of the Quarter! As our Recovery Residence Coordinator, Vera is a well-respected, hard-working member of our staff, and we are happy to recognize her efforts as Employee of the Quarter.
The Community Foundation Grants Cedar House $10,000
We are pleased to announce that Cedar House is the recipient of a $10,000 grant from The Community Foundation, Strengthening Inland Southern California Through Philanthropy, for our Maple House Women with Children Program to support alcohol and drug abuse recovery.
Halloween at Cedar House
Halloween means fun times at Cedar House, complete with a costume contest. This year's winners were:
1st place - Michael Rodriguez
2nd place - Salena Mansfield
3rd place - Esmeralda Sandoval
Cedar House Golf Classic
Our 2nd Annual Cedar House Golf Classic was a success thanks to our sponsors, volunteers and a very generous group of golfers helping us raise a net profit of $10,000. With a fun atmosphere plus a nice mix of contests, prizes, food, drinks and auction items, everyone had a great day and supported a wonderful cause.
Recovery Happens
September is Recovery Month, and Cedar House got involved in the celebration at Recovery Happens in Riverside on September 14 and in San Bernardino on September 29.
Homeboy Industries 5K
Several members of the Cedar House staff and their families participated in the Homeboy Industries 5K on Saturday, September 22 in Los Angeles.
Oasis House Volunteers
Volunteers from UPS and Burning Bush Church worked alongside Cedar House staff, board members and clients to get ready to welcome more Transitional Age Youth to Oasis House.
$10,000 Grant from The UPS Foundation
Thank you to the UPS Foundation for granting $10,000 to Oasis House in the High Desert for the 2018-19 year.
Arrowhead Credit Union Donates to Maple House
Thanks to James Gordon and his team at Arrowhead Credit Union for donating more than $300 of hygiene items and toys to the women and children of Maple House.
Lobby Ribbon Cutting
On September 12, we showed our gratitude to Ken Hardy and the Southern California Grocery Division of McLane Company for their contributions toward refurbishing our lobby with a Ribbon Cutting Ceremony.
New Board Positions
We are grateful for our Board of Directors for their continued generosity and commitment to Cedar House! Congratulations to our new board officers.
Oasis House Establishes Reasonable Accommodation
Thanks to the tremendous efforts of the Faith Advisory Council for Community Transformation (FACCT), Cedar House Life Change Center has established its reasonable accommodation for 32 clients.
McLane Sponsors Lobby Refurbish
The Board of Directors showed appreciation to Board Secretary Ken Hardy of McLane, Co. for his organization's generous contributions to refurbishing Cedar House's front lobby.
Employee of the Quarter
Congratulations to Robin Bristol for being recognized as our Employee of the Quarter.
Inland Empire United Way Grant
Many thanks to Inland Empire United Way for their generous $5,000 grant to Cedar House. We appreciate the support of this well-respected organization.
Community Development Block Grant
We are pleased to announce that the Town of Apple Valley awarded our Oasis House program with Community Development Block Grant funds for our 2018-19 year.
Arrowhead United Way Grant
Arrowhead United Way (AUW) announced this week that Cedar House will once again be the recipient of grant funds for their 2018-19 cycle. Thanks to AUW for their generous contribution of $5,075 to Cedar House in the upcoming year.
Coffee with Assemblymember Eloise Reyes
On Friday, June 29, Assemblymember Eloise Gomez Reyes joined us at Cedar House for coffee and conversation about policies and programs in her congressional district.
Legal Aid Society Partnership
We are pleased to announce that Cedar House's medical team has established a legal partnership with the Legal Aid Society. We are looking forward to developing our relationship with this new collaboration.
Alumni Day In the News
We celebrated our graduates and 45 years of service in the community on May 19 with a fun day at Cedar House filled with speakers, games, food, entertainment and prizes.
Community Champions
Cedar House was honored with the Community Champion Award at the 16th Annual Time for Change Awards Gala on April 13 in Ontario.
Spring Stunner Car Show
Cherry Creek Mortgage hosted a Spring Stunner Car Show on Saturday, May 12 and raised more than $1,000 for Cedar House Life Change Center. Thanks for the support Cherry Creek Mortgage!
San Manuel Grant
Thanks to the San Manuel Band of Mission Indians for their generous $5,000 grant to Cedar House Life Change Center's Maple House Women with Children!
Employee of the Quarter
Congratulations to our Finance Director Michele Shutters for being selected as our Employee of the Quarter! Thank you for all you do for Cedar House!
Easter Basket Donations
Many thanks to The Nicholas V. Ripoly R&B Auto Center Foundation for generously donating 75 Easter baskets to the children of Cedar House!
Oasis House Opens
Cedar House Life Change Center is pleased to announce the opening of Oasis House for Transitional Age Youth in the High Desert!
CHLCC Receives $7,000 Grant
Thank you to Golden State Foods Foundation for the $7,000 grant to our Maple House Women with Children Program.
Enterprise Holdings Foundation Donation
Cedar House is grateful for the $1,500 year-end donation from the Enterprise Holdings Foundation.
Employee of the Quarter
Congratulations to our Cedar House Employee of the Quarter, Marshall Marmolejo! Marshall's hard working nature and kind spirit make him a joy to have on our team!
Maple House Kids Ride the Santa Train
The children of Maple House had the opportunity to ride the Santa Train a week before Christmas. A special thank you to BNSF Railroad and Arrowhead United Way for this holiday treat!
Cedar House Christmas
We celebrated the most wonderful time of the year with Christmas carols, gifts for everyone and even a visit from Santa Claus!
Photos with Santa
A special thank you to Jonathon Castro of Todd Olivas & Associates for capturing a photo with Mr. & Mrs. Claus for each of our clients and their families!
Thank you to McLane
We are thankful for Ken Hardy and all the people at McLane Southern California for their generous food donations throughout the year and their year-end $500 donation!
Toys for our Maple House Kids
Cedar House would like to thank Kinfoke CarClub, Latins Finest CarClub and California Indoor Soccer for blessing the children of Maple House with some great Christmas Gifts.
Cedar House Honored as Nonprofit of the Year
The Honorable Eloise Gomez-Reyes recognized Cedar House Life Change Center as an honoree at the 47th Assembly District Non-Profit of the Year Awards Ceremony on Thursday, October 26, and presented a Certificate of Recognition to CEO Jamie Lamb and COO Daniel Chagolla.
Holiday Toy Drive
Our Holiday Toy Drive was a success! Thank you to all the businesses and individuals who donated to the children of Cedar House this holiday season. Click here for a complete list of businesses who contributed to our Toy Drive!
Community Volunteers Help Prepare Thanksgiving Feast
We are so grateful for the many volunteers from our community who came to Cedar House with willing hearts to help our kitchen staff prepare a delicious Thanksgiving feast for everyone here at Cedar House. Representatives from Back Safe, BBSI, McLane, Law Offices of Michael Scafiddi, United Agencies and UPS volunteered to make this year's dinner a success.
Jamie Lamb Celebrates Anniversary with Cedar House
One year ago on October 25, Cedar House was blessed with the addition of Jamie Lamb as Chief Executive Officer. Looking back at the past year, it is clear that Lamb has made a powerful impact on the organization.
Financial Literacy Course
Cedar House is partnering with Wells Fargo to provide a Financial Literacy Course for our clients. Classes will take place on Thursdays once a month from 1-2:30 p.m. and will cover the basics of financial planning with an emphasis on personal budgeting.
Halloween Fun at Cedar House
Our staff, clients, families and friends celebrated Halloween with Trick or Treating at Cedar House. In the festive, decorated halls of our main facility, all ages enjoyed the day with costumes and candy!