Who are we?

The Friends of the Inland Empire was formed in 2023 by fellow Lions Club International members and community volunteers to educate, empower and improve the quality of lives for the Inland Empire residents. Our projects have served senior citizens, children, homeless families and underserved residents in Riverside and San Bernardino Counties.

Our Projects

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Adopt-A-Senior Program

This program has provided 290 senior citizens with the following:

Winter Clothing
Slippers
Hats, Gloves, Scarves
Fleece Blankets
Incontinence products
Healthy snacks
Dial-A-Ride Bus Passes
Free Senior Day Trips to parks and museums
Household Supplies
Laundry Money Cards
Grocery Gift Cards

Youth Program

This program provided 150 children with the following:

School Supplies
Winter Clothing
Shoes
Toys and games
Winter Coats
Arts and Craft Supplies
Snacks

Community Resources

This program provided homeless women, men and children the following:

(200) Hot meals (Winter Months)
Hygiene Kits
Purses and Shoes filled with body sprays, lotion, etc.
(20) Sleeping Bags
(60) Warm Blankets
(200) Sports bottles and Water
Non-perishable food
Education and list of agencies offering resources
2023 Holiday Giveaway w/other community sponsors (453 families)
2025 Provided 100 Holiday Gift Bags

A Few of Our Partners and Sponsors