How Corona Residents Are Giving Back: Local Charities & Volunteer Opportunities

Corona is more than just an idyllic city with mountain views and great schools; it's a community where kindness runs deep. When walking through any neighborhood, you will encounter people looking out for one another through acts of small kindness or larger-scale community service projects.

Are You New to Corona or Looking for Ways to Make an Impact? Look No Further. There are so many opportunities in Corona for you to help children, families and animals in need while rescuing animals and cleaning up local parks that it would be impossible not to get involved! Below are several organizations and opportunities where your time, talent or resources could make a positive contribution - here in Corona!

1. Corona-Norco Settlement House

What They Do: Corona-Norco Settlement House provides emergency support to families in need by offering food, clothing and temporary shelter. 
Volunteer Opportunities: Help organize food donations or create holiday gift baskets or sort clothing for families in need.
How You Can Help: Visit coronasettlementhouse.org or contact them directly on (951) 737-3504.

2. Animal Friends of the Valleys

What They Do: Rescue, rehabilitate, and rehome animals throughout Inland Empire.
Volunteer Opportunities: Dog walking, cat socialization, foster pet care or helping out at adoption events are available as volunteer roles.
How you can help: Donate supplies, volunteer regularly or visit animalfriendsofthevalleys.com to make a contribution.

3. Corona Life Services

What They Do: Provide compassionate support to pregnant and new moms through counseling services and baby essentials.
Volunteer Opportunities: Organize baby clothes and supplies, mentor new moms or assist at community events.
How You Can Help: Visit coronalife.org or contact (951) 272-3670 for support.

4. Love Corona (formerly Love Our City) 

What They Do: Organise citywide clean-up efforts and offer aid to residents through service-based events. 
Volunteer Opportunities: Paint over graffiti, clear away parks and streets and assist senior residents with minor home repairs.
How You Can Help: Sign up for their next volunteer day at lovecorona.org.

5. Corona-Norco United Way 

What they Do: Provide families with educational, financial, and health resources. 
Volunteer Opportunities: Join mentoring programs, read to children, or assist with school supply drives. 
How You Can Help: Visit cnuw.org or email [email protected] for assistance.

6. CNUSD School Volunteer Program 

What They Do: Assist students and teachers across the district with classroom needs. 
Volunteer Opportunities: Reading to students, volunteering with events or joining PTA groups; helping in classrooms are just some ways they help out!
How you can Help: For assistance, reach out to your local school or the Corona-Norco USD District Office by dialing (951) 736-5000.

Start Giving Back Today Even with limited time available, there are simple ways you can contribute. Here are a few ideas:

• Host a neighborhood donation drive of food, blankets or clothing items.
• Create "Blessing Bags" filled with snacks, water bottles and essentials to give to those experiencing homelessness.
• Provide tutoring or mentorship to a child in your community
• Share and support local fundraising initiatives by sharing and supporting them on your social media accounts.
• Deliver a meal to a neighbor recovering from illness or surgery.

No matter your contribution - be it time, voice or assistance - Corona can always use more helpers like yourself to build a more resilient community that feels like home.
If you need any assistance with brainstorming ideas or making connections, I am always more than willing to be of assistance.