Big Bear Lake, CA, July 29, 2016 - Bear Valley Community Healthcare District is proud to announce that they have been the first agency in San Bernardino County awarded funding from First 5 San Bernardino to implement the Reach Out and Read Program. The program is a collaborative effort between two of the Healthcare District’s departments, The Mom & Dad Project and the … [Read more...] about Reach Out and Read Program Now Part of the Healthcare District
Education
Adult Learning and Referral Center Closing It’s Doors
Big Bear Lake, CA, July 14, 2016 - The Adult Learning and Referral Center, located at Community Church Big Bear, opened it's doors in October of 2015. The program was sponsored by the Big Bear Hummingbird Project, a nonprofit 501(c) 3. They also received a $5,000.00 grant provided by Third District Supervisor James Ramos to help provide free classes such as GED, English as a … [Read more...] about Adult Learning and Referral Center Closing It’s Doors
Youth Conservation Corps Benefits Students and Mountains
San Bernardino National Forest, CA, July 11, 2016 - High school students, ages 15-17, are using their summer break to work in conservation, side-by-side with the Southern California Mountains Foundation and U.S. Forest Service staff, fulfilling a need for trail maintenance in the Cleveland and San Bernardino National Forests. It's a 7-week paid assignment for 11 students in a … [Read more...] about Youth Conservation Corps Benefits Students and Mountains
BBMS Students Raise Money to Help Fellow Students in Flint, MI
Big Bear, Ca, June 2, 2016 - Big Bear Middle School students are aiming high in the name of fundraising for themselves and students of Armstrong Middle School in Flint, Michigan, who may have been affected by the Flint River crisis. Drinking water in the Michigan town has been heavily contaminated by lead due to the toxic and corrosive nature of the river. This year, Big … [Read more...] about BBMS Students Raise Money to Help Fellow Students in Flint, MI
Free Lunch for Kids All Summer Long
Big Bear, CA, May 24, 2016 - Learning and good nutrition does not end when school lets out. The USDA Summer Food Service Program helps provide nutritious meals to children so they are better fueled with healthy food to learn and grow. The SFSP is a federally-funded, state-administered program. The Summer Meals Program reimburses providers who serve free healthy meals to … [Read more...] about Free Lunch for Kids All Summer Long