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California Transforms Oakland which included automotive servic- es and a utility service yard. The celebration marks more than the start of one development-it repre- sents the visible momentum of five major state-funded cleanup proj- ects for affordable housing in the Fruitvale neighborhood, all within walking distance of one another. Thousands of properties across California sit vacant because of pollution left behind by gas sta- tions, auto repair shops, dry clean ers and industrial facilities. Clean- ups of these sites are made possible through DTSC's Equitable Com- munities Revitalization Grant pro- gram.

DTSC is part of a statewide effort, led by Governor Gavin Newsom, to address homelessness and the need for affordable housing. The department has invested more than $130 million in the cleanup and re- use of more than 150 sites across 49 cities, preparing them for new life in communities that have his- torically faced environmental and economic barriers.

This effort showcases the Gov- center.

Continued from page 6 ernor's commitment to addressing California's decades-in-the-mak- ing housing crisis by turning pol- lution into possibility.

The four other DTSC-funded cleanup projects in the Fruitvale neighborhood are:

3073 International Blvd -

This project will provide affordable housing and a community serving commercial hub. The site was pre- viously impacted by a 2016 fire; historic auto uses and nearby dry cleaners.

2221 Fruitvale Ave (Posada de Colores Senior Housing) -For- merly the site of a dry cleaner, this project now provides 100 housing units for seniors.

2372 International Blvd This site, which was impacted by possible underground storage tanks, will provide 60 units of af- fordable housing for seniors.

3050 International Blvd (Flicker Bird Homes) - This 76- unit affordable housing and Na- tive American community health center used to house an auto repair

FONTANA, CA. Joe Baca Jr., San Bernardino County Fifth Dis- trict Supervisor, names Loveland Church's Jubilee Pantry, one of the top five 2025 Nonprofits of the Year, for providing food to more

Jubilee Pantry Named a Nonprofit of the Year COU

Joe Baca Jr., San Bernardino County Fifth District Supervisor, names Jubilee Pantry of Loveland Church one of the top five nonprofits of the Year for providing food to more than 2,000 families each month. In the photo, left to right, Supervisor Joe Baca Jr., Director Dr. Nita Alexan- der, and Senior Pastor Chuck Singleton. photo by Carl M. Dameron.

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Rev. Singleton added, "The mis- sion of Loveland's Jubilee Pantry is to reduce hunger by feeding the homeless, the elderly, and those who otherwise would go without meals. This is a ministry of love, as Crafton Hills College Celebrates than 2,000 San Bernardino County Christ commanded, so these meals families every month.

The 2025 Nonprofit of the Year are provided at no cost." Loveland's Jubilee Pantry is lolege District Chancellor Dr. Diana Rodriguez addressed graduates recognition highlights organiza- cated at 790 E. Foothill Blvd., Ste.

Among the highlights of this year's class was a tradition Crafton Hills has come to know well, with fami- lies graduating together. The class of 2026 included two sets of cous- ins, four sets of siblings, and moth ers crossing the stage alongside their children. An engaged couple and two married couples also celebrated the milestone together. "The family that studies together, graduates together," Horan said.

The ceremony also celebrated graduates with ties to the Crafton Hills community itself, as faculty and staff members saw their own family members cross the stage alongside the class of 2026.

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Cell: (909) 238-6891 Email: [email protected] tions in the Fifth District that go above and beyond to serve our community through compassion, innovation, and impactful programs.

ing a 2025 Nonprofit of the Year, and the response from our community was incredible," said Supervisor Joe Baca Jr. "Because of the volume of submissions, we wanted to recognize a Fab 5, nonprofits that are truly doing God's work. Loveland's Jubilee Pantry stood out for its commitment to feeding those in need and serving our com- munity with compassion, dignity, and love."

"Our work is always for the peo- ple in the name of God. We see the smiles and feel the hugs of the hun- gry and homeless. Still, we know the work we do would be nearly impossible without the amazing help of Supervisor Joe Baca Jr. We are greatly honored by the Coun- ty's recognition," said Chuck Sin- gleton, Senior Pastor of Loveland Church.

A, Rialto. It has provided essential food assistance to those in need since 1980.

Jubilee Pantry Director Dr. Nita Alexander said, "I started volun- "This was our first year recogniz- teering for the Jubilee Pantry in 2004. I've been the director since

2014. I love this mission to serve

God's people in need."

The Jubilee Pantry receives do- nations from many wonderful or- ganizations, including Feeding America, the Food Bank Com- munity Action Partnership of San Bernardino County, Grocery Out- let, Stater Bros. Markets, Super Walmart, Cardinas Markets, and Aldis.

Brenda Williams, a long-time vol- unteer, said, "We provide those in need of food with meats, veggies, and other nutritious foods. We also have smaller, easy-to-carry love bags with nutritious food for the homeless."

For more information, call 909- 988-5683, email Loveland@Love- landChurch.org, or visit https:// lovelandchurch.org.