Fifteen nonprofit groups working in the Inland Empire have been honored for what they do.<\/p>\n
They have been named by local state legislators as California Nonprofits of the Year.<\/p>\n
The program, now in its 11th year, has saluted more than 1,000 nonprofit organizations in the state, according to a news release.<\/p>\n
The awards \u201creflect the innovation, creativity and breadth of service that nonprofits offer throughout the state,\u201d the release states.<\/p>\n
The nonprofit groups were honored at a May 20 luncheon at the state Capitol on \u201cCalifornia Nonprofits Day.\u201d<\/p>\n
Legislators can name and honor a nonprofit group serving in their district.<\/p>\n
\u201cThese nonprofits reflect the Inland Empire\u2019s diversity, serving communities in health and wellness, youth development, housing and homelessness, family support, legal advocacy, military families and animal welfare,\u201d the release states.<\/p>\n
The Inland Empire honorees are:<\/p>\n
State Senate<\/p>\n
District 19 \u2014 New Hope Village<\/a>, honored by Sen. Rosilicie Ochoa Bogh, R-Redlands<\/p>\n District 23 \u2014 Antelope Valley Blue Star Mothers Chapter 14<\/a>, honored by Sen. Suzette Martinez Valladares, R-Santa Clarita<\/p>\n District 29 \u2014\u00a0Family Assistance Program<\/a>, honored by Sen. Eloise G\u00f3mez Reyes, D-San Bernardino<\/p>\n District 31 \u2014 \u00a0Inland Counties Legal Services<\/a>, honored by Sen. Sabrina Cervantes, D-Riverside<\/p>\n District 32 \u2014 Michelle\u2019s Place Cancer Resource Center<\/a>, honored by Sen. Kelly Seyarto, R-Murrieta<\/p>\n State Assembly<\/p>\n District 34 \u2014\u00a0 Today\u2019s Woman Foundation<\/a>, honored by Assemblymember Tom Lackey, R-Palmdale<\/p>\n District 36 \u2014\u00a0 Coachella Valley Rescue Mission<\/a>, honored by Assemblymember Jeff Gonzalez, R-Indio<\/p>\n District 45 \u2014 Common Vision Coalition<\/a>, honored by Assemblymember James Ramos, D-Highland<\/p>\n District 47 \u2014\u00a0 Carol\u2019s Kitchen<\/a>, honored by Assemblymember Greg Wallis, R-Rancho Mirage<\/p>\n District 50 \u2014 IEHP Foundation,<\/a> honored by Assemblymember Robert Garcia, D-Rancho Cucamonga<\/p>\n District 53 \u2014\u00a0 Just Us 4 Youth<\/a>, honored by Assemblymember Michelle Rodriguez, D-Chino<\/p>\n District 58 \u2014 Jurupa Valley Adopt a Family<\/a>, honored by Assemblymember Leticia Castillo, R-Corona<\/p>\n District 60 \u2014 CART (Center Against Racism and Trauma)<\/a>, honored by Assemblymember Corey Jackson, D-Perris<\/p>\n District 63 \u2014 Animal Friends of the Valleys<\/a>, honored by Assemblymember Natasha Johnson, R-Lake Elsinore<\/p>\n