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Page 14 Desert Charities News – www.desertcharities.com • www.dcnnews.com October/November/December 2024 can through education, and in 2023 the program expanded to also serve other minority ethnicities in the entire Eastern Inland Empire. Dr. Carreon’s exceptional contributions have garnered widespread recognition immortalizing his legacy through tributes such as Dr. Carreón Boulevard, Dr. Carreón Park, and Dr. Reynaldo J. Carreón Jr. Academy. For the 2025 program, students can begin the application process in December with final submissions beginning in January 2025. For additional information about eligibility and more, visit www. carreonfoundation.org or call (858) 344-4812. Follow Dr. Carreón Foundation on Facebook, Integra and Twitter for the latest updates. In the last two years Dr. Carreon Foundation has awarded almost $500,000 in scholarships to over 150 students. Nearly half of the awards are for careers in healthcare, a vital segment in this region. Since its formation in 1991, the Foundation has awarded more than $2 million in scholarships to more than 1,000 students. “We are proud that our board has expanded our mission to include minorities of all ethnicities and enlarged our area of service to include all Eastern Inland Empire,” said Executive Director Ricardo Loretta. “Fortunately, our partner and donor base has also grown, so the outlook for future growth is excellent.” 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. The Foundation’s mission was to enable Americans of Mexican ancestry to become the best they www.j-deli.com PHOTO: CHRISTINA FRARY WELCOME M C CALLUM THEATRE PATRONS Join us for dinner before the show and dessert after! With every generation getting further away from their eastern European heritage and becoming less connected with its traditions, we have created a timeless setting, offering popular delicatessen dishes while staying current with today’s cuisine. PHOTO: CHRISTINA FRARY WELCOME M C CALLUM THEATRE PATRONS Join us for dinner before the show and dessert after! With every generation getting further away from their eastern European heritage and becoming less connected with its traditions, we have created a timeless setting, offering popular delicatessen dishes while staying current with today’s cuisine. PHOTO: CHRISTINA FRARY WELCOME M C CALLUM THEATRE PATRONS Join us for dinner before the show and dessert after! With every generation getting further away from their eastern Eu ropean heritage and becoming les s connected with its traditi ons, we have created a timeless s etting, offering popular delicatessen dishes while staying current with today’s cuisine. Dr. Carreon Foundation’s Continued Growth Helps Even More Students with Colleg Expenses IN THE LAST TWO YEARS DR. CARREON FOUNDATION HAS AWARDED ALMOST $500,000 IN SCHOLARSHIPS TO OVER 150 STUDENTS.