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City Sponsorship Program, July – December 2026
Mission Synopses for Applicant Organizations
A Better World Giving, Inc. provide affordable and accessible walk and running events for the community at a lower cost.
Aquamotion Ability is dedicated to helping transform the health and well-being of senior citizens and disabled individuals within the Inland Empire through a high-quality water aerobics program that provides guidance and training for being fit and healthy.
Arlington Business Partnership provides business partnership, promotional activities, and physical improvements within the Arlington Business Improvement District to promote the welfare, innovation, and sense of partnership for all businesses within the district.
Arts Connection is a cornerstone of empowerment in the community, committed to the promotion of creative and economic viability, enriching lives throughout the communities we serve by providing support, promotion, education, and advocacy for the arts.
Casa Blanca Home of Neighborly Services was founded in 1957 by a group of community members who saw a need for services and basic needs, education, outreach and community building activities. The organization has continued to evolve but has kept that original goal of neighbor-to-neighbor service.
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Chabad Jewish Community Center is a community-based nonprofit organization whose efforts are rooted in traditional Jewish values. The Center welcomes everyone from university students, to families, to people just passing through the region, providing education and social services, as well as opportunities to experience traditional celebrations and observances.
Civil Rights Institute of Inland Southern California is a living enterprise rooted in history. We are an exhibition space, archive, and resource center that educates visitors about civil rights, social justice, and civic engagement in Riverside and San Bernardino Counties through free exhibitions, events, and youth programming.
Community Health Systems focuses on providing high-quality, compassionate, and comprehensive medical, dental, women’s health, behavioral health, chiropractic care, and vision care services to those who are under-served, uninsured, or under-insured.
Community Settlement Association provides a variety of programs ranging from food assistance, after school program, culture and arts enrichment, educational support services, health and well-being, bilingual social services and more.
Deaf Community of Riverside helps increase understanding in the community about deafness, communications, safety, and awareness of barriers, to maximize life for the deaf community and the community at large.
Division 9 Gallery is a welcoming and safe space for a diverse community of artists and is the driving force behind a long list of projects in the Riverside and the region, including: the annual Day of the Dead Festival, monthly Riverside ARTS Walk, ARTNIVAL, Bailarte, The Inland Empire Strikes Back, and Artisans’ Collective, partnering with the City, Riverside Arts Council, Riverside Art Museum, the Cheech Marin Center for Chicano Art and Culture, and many others.
Eastern Harmony Mental Health, Inc. connects individuals and families to mental health resources through trusted community programs, family support groups, and community wellness initiatives – helping people find support before challenges reach a crisis.
Empower You Edutainment was founded by a team of educators with performing arts backgrounds to provide theatre, dance, and music to increase resilience, empowerment and wellness for youth and young adults. The group provides the Inland Empire with community theatre focused on social issues, breaking down social and economic barriers.
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Full Circle Players is committed to equity, diversity, and inclusion as it works to create world class theatre in Riverside and beyond. The group holds itself to high artistic and personal standards, to create exceptional art, guided by thoughtful resources, stewardship, and a deep commitment to education and audience engagement.
Janet Goeske Foundation is committed to enriching the quality of life of those fifty years and older in the community, while maintaining the highest level of advocacy, providing health and wellness programs and striving to be the trusted voice and advocate for those it serves.
Inlandia Institute works to recognize, support, and expand literary activity in all its forms in the Inland Empire by publishing books and sponsorship programs that deepen people’s awareness, understanding, and appreciation of this unique, complex, and creatively vibrant region.
Inland Empire Contemporary Ballet exists solely for the purpose of providing educational and performance opportunities in professional classical and contemporary ballet to underserved communities. IECB produces quality productions and superb techniques, aiming to help dancers reach their full potential in the art of ballet.
Inland Dementia Care Center partnering with our community to offer compassionate guidance and support to individuals, families, and professionals through every stage of dementia.
La Sierra Advisory Committee is a group of volunteers focused on aiding with residents and seniors throughout Riverside, particularly at La Sierra Senior and Community Center.
La Sierra University Church (Disability Advisory Committee) is a church that bridges generations and communities. As one of only thirteen campus churches in the Seventh-day Adventist denomination in North America, the congregation accepts a unique responsibility to future generations and is committed to the community through such programs as food distribution, social work (in partnership with La Sierra University), and education.
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Latino Network provides a forum to address community issues affecting and impacting the Latino community. We are a passionate, strong, viable, caring organization, concerned about the virtues of education and are committed to serving the youth of our community.
Martin Luther King High School Band Boosters provide supplemental funding to support the Music and Marching program at the primary and secondary grade school levels, moving from leadership skills to individual music and visual performance skills.
Mary S. Roberts Foundation is committed to helping homeless cats and find good, loving homes. MSRPAC is supported solely by private donations and fundraising projects. The Center takes healthy, adoptable cats and dogs from owners who can no longer care for them and, as space allows, accepts healthy, adoptable cats and dogs from other local animal welfare agencies.
Mission Inn Foundation preserves, interprets, and promotes the cultural heritage of the Mission Inn, Riverside, and the surrounding southern California communities through its museum services, educational programs, and outreach activities.
My Learning Studio OUTREACH provides private tutoring for adult learners, ESL students, students with special needs, and homeschoolers, offering test-taking and study skills. The nonprofit component, My Learning Studio Outreach, provides free or discount tutoring for low-income, at-risk, disadvantaged children and children with court-appointed living situations.
NAACP Youth Council (Riverside County) advances the economic, educational, social, and political status of African Americans and other racial and ethnic minorities and their harmonious cooperation with other peoples, to stimulate an appreciation of the African Diaspora and other people of color’s contributions to civilization, and to develop an intelligent, effective youth leadership.
Project Boon amplifies the power of community through events that bring together committed individuals, organizations, and the under-resourced. “Boon” means the general good created by meaningful, accessible action that includes essential support to families facing food insecurity.
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Riverside Arts Academy provides inspirational and creative arts education to Riverside’s children and youth, offering more than 50 hours of weekly instruction in classes, including strings, band, mariachi, orchestra, percussion, and choral music. RAA partners with the City of Riverside, school districts, colleges, universities, and community organizations.
Riverside Arts Council provides, develops, supports, and sustains the arts. The Council is a local partner of the California Arts Council. It is the County’s central source for arts-related services, information, education, and outreach. RAC encourages the advancement, participation, and integration of visual, literary, and performing arts into the communities it serves.
Riverside Children’s Theatre is the leading children’s theatre in Riverside County.
Since 1957, RCT has introduced thousands of children to the magical world of theatre through participation in drama instruction and performance opportunities and strives to make live theatre a positive, fun, and fulfilling experience for all.
Riverside Community Arts Association Riverside Community Arts Association promotes appreciation of the arts and cultural education through exhibits, workshops and community partnerships.
Riverside Community Health Foundation is a steadfast non-profit organization committed to the mission of improving the health and well-being of our community. RCHF is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit public charity.
Riverside County Philharmonic entertains Riverside with excellent performance of great music, enriches the young and young at heart with the beauty and relevance of the symphony and engages a diverse and dynamic community in appreciation of the performing arts in Inland Southern California.
Riverside Cultural Consortium is a project that connects the community with local arts and culture within the City of Riverside through the collaboration of leaders of Riverside’s arts and culture organizations.
Riverside Downtown Farmer’s Market is a place for area farmers to sell their seasonal crops directly to customers, providing a unique opportunity for residents and visitors to shop for fresh fruits and vegetables, flowers, hummus, cheese, bread, and other specialty food items.
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Riverside Educational Enrichment Foundation benefits more than 43,000 students in Riverside Unified School District, raising funds through public and private grants, individuals, and corporate donors to fund special projects for teachers.
Riverside Medical Clinic Charitable Foundation to enhance the health and quality of life in the Inland Empire by fostering social, emotional, and physical well-being through education, service, and community engagement.
A Salute to Veterans Parade honors veterans of all ages and from all branches of the military in conjunction with the national celebration of Veterans Day.
Science and Technology Education Partnership was established to bridge the skills gap between K-12 students and high-technology industry needs. STEP produces its flagship science and technology education, the STEP Conference, annually.
Somos Uno Riverside serves annually through autism conferences, conferences for mothers and women entrepreneurs, book clubs, workshops, community resource fairs, participation in parent academies, and collaborative community support efforts. All services and programs have been provided free of charge to participants to date, ensuring accessibility for families and community members.
Spanish Town Heritage Foundation champions the Hispanic Legacy of the Inland Empire’s first settlers by sharing their stories, creating cultural learning opportunities, and leading community efforts to restore and revitalize La Placita de los Trujillos, a place of history, learning, entertainment and the arts.
The Black Art Museum a place for exploration, education, and inspiration capturing the struggle and joy of the African diaspora and the hopes and dreams of our collective future
The Life Church – Outreach provide free groceries and essential items to families and individuals facing food insecurity. There are no fees associated with any of our services. Our goal is to support those in need with compassion and dignity, offering hope and practical assistance during challenging times.
The Tweedlie Center for the Arts, Inc. provides coaching and performance art for kids throughout the community.
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UCR EcoCAR Team four-year collegiate automotive engineering competition that brings together 15 North American universities to design and build the next generation battery electric vehicle (BEV). EcoCAR UCR team empowers students to become leaders and innovators by giving them industry-level experience in the most advanced automotive research and development.
Through this challenge, our students gain unparalleled hands-on experience in their chosen fields, access to career opportunities with sponsors and mentors, and even integrate EcoCAR tasks into their curriculum.
Victory Outreach Church of Riverside operates the Recovery Homes ministry to support individuals impacted by all types of addictions. Men are welcomed into a loving atmosphere and are provided with support. These men are given an atmosphere for healing and restoration. The program provides short-term housing and a support network.
Villegas Park Advisory is a group of volunteers focused on providing kids with activities throughout Riverside, particularly at Villegas Park.
Vitality Development Foundation is dedicated to empowering Riverside youth from underserved communities, guiding them from adolescence into adulthood to lead healthier, stronger, and more fulfilling lives. Through free mentorship, counseling, and boxing training, the Foundation promotes physical health, helps address life’s challenges, and instills essential life skills, focusing on fostering respect, discipline, and personal growth, to equip young people for success in all aspects of life.
Women Strengthening Women provides support to women who have loved ones in prison, who have been impacted by domestic abuse, or who have been experiencing troubling times in general. Services include peer support and support groups for women of all ages, including teen girls, who have criminal justice history or who have experienced domestic violence.