WSSNews Vol 40 No 5 | Thursday April 16, 2026

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Youth Action Project Receives $4,000 Contribution from The Bellamy Group to Support Inland Empire Youth

YOUTH ACTION PROJECT

SAN BERNARDINO, CA - Youth Action Project (YAP), a nonprofit organization dedi- cated to empowering youth and young adults across the Inland Empire, has been selected to receive a $4,000 charitable contribution from The Bellamy Group, a national consulting firm committed to supporting community-centered initiatives.

The contribution is part of The Bellamy Group's broader effort to invest in organiza- tions creating measurable impact in under-

In San Bernardino County, Black babies are almost three times more likely to die before their first birthday than white babies. From 2018 to 2023, the number of babies born too early went up by more than 10%. Black mothers also have a higher chance of feeling sad or depressed during pregnancy, which can affect both mom and baby.

served communities nationwide. Youth Action Project was selected for its proven track record in youth mentorship, workforce development, and entrepreneurship programming.

“This support comes at a critical time and reinforces that the work we do is creating real impact beyond our region,” said a representa- tive of Youth Action Project. "We're grateful to The Bellamy Group for investing in the po- tential of the young people we serve and help- ing us expand access to opportunity."

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Perinatal Equity in San Bernardino County

But there is hope-and people are taking action. That's where FIMR, the Fetal Infant Mortality Review, comes in.

FIMR is a local group of doctors, nurses, community leaders, and neighbors. They work together to learn why some babies die and how to stop it from happening. They look at real cases (mom's and baby's information is kept private) and share ideas to help make care better for families.

Founded in 1998, Youth Action Project has served as a key resource for young people across San Bernardino and Riverside counties. Through programs focused on academic sup- port, job readiness, and entrepreneurship, YAP helps participants build skills, secure employ- ment, and pursue long-term career pathways. Key initiatives include:

Young Workers Youth Forward Pro- gram, which provides paid work experience, career coaching, and supportive services

YLinc Business & Beyond Program

(YBBP), which equips youth with entrepre- neurial skills to launch and grow their own businesses

The Bellamy Group will formally present the contribution during a special visit to YAP's Community Action Partnership of San Ber- nardino County (CAPSBC) site in San Ber- nardino on Tuesday, bringing together staff, partners, and community stakeholders to cel- ebrate the investment and highlight program impact. This partnership highlights the impor- tance of cross-regional collaboration in ex- panding equitable opportunities for youth and strengthening communities at the local level.

Together, we can build healthy beginnings for Black families.

For more information, visit dph.sbcounty.gov/mcah or email [email protected].

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