Desert Charities - Oct-Nov-Dec 2023

Page 45 Desert Charities News – www .desertcharities.com • www.dcnnews.com October/November/December 2023 At its core, Charitable Ventures connects nonprofits and individuals to resources in four important ways: INCUBATION: Offering back- office, fiscal, and development services to emerging initiatives, Charitable Ventures has sponsored more than 85 initiatives since 2007. SOCIAL IMPACT CONSULTING: Helping nonprofits achieve strategic goals through evaluation, planning, community assessment and fund development, Charitable Ventures is currently partnering with Providence Health on their triannual community health needs assessment in the Southern California area. Dr. Carreón Foundation scholarship awards for 2023 achieved a record-breaking level, awarding 90 students with approximately $270,000. Since 1991, the Foundation has awarded more than $2 million in scholarships to more than 900 students. The late Dr. Reynaldo J. Carreón established the Foundation prior to his death in 1991, to enable Americans of Mexican ancestry to become the best they can through education. In 2023 the Foundation expanded the mission to include other minority ethnicities. In addition, the program has expanded to include all of the Eastern Inland Empire, in addition to the Coachella Valley. The Board has dedicated its efforts and resources to carry out Dr. Carreón’s vision, which was to help his people “be the greatest Americans possible,”while serving underprivileged communities in the area. Dr. Carreón’s profound love for the Valley and unwavering commitment to enhancing the lives of Mexican-American families have left an indelible impact on countless individuals. His exceptional contributions have garnered widespread recognition from various cities and organizations, immortalizing his legacy through tributes such as Dr. Carreón Boulevard, Dr. Carreón Park, and the Dr. Reynaldo J. Carreón Jr. Academy. For the 2024 scholarship program, students can submit their application beginning in December 2023 through March 2024. For additional information about eligibility and more, visit www.carreonfoundation.org or call (858) 344-4812. Follow Dr. Carreón Foundation on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter for the latest updates. w ww.cvrm.o rg www.c vrm.org SHELTER & LONG TERM PROGRAMS 280,000 MEALS ANNUALLY THOUSANDS OF LIVES CHANGED SERVING THE VALLEY SINCE 1971 CVRM.ORG | 760.347.3512 Carreón Foundation Scholarship Awards for 2023 Achieve Record-breaking Level An Economy of Good: Charitable Ventures’ Innovative Approach to Community Transformation What could we do if we all worked together? That is the question that drives Charitable Ventures, a regional incubator of powerful solutions to some of our most complex community challenges. Founded in 2007 to sponsor local projects emerging from the community, today Charitable Ventures works to strengthen nonprofit leaders, social entrepreneurs, philanthropists, and foundations doing good work in our communities. Continued on page 55