With Open Arms Inc.

06/03/2026

**Join Us for an Exclusive In-Person Screening of LUCHA! **

We invite you to experience LUCHA!, a powerful film that helped inspire a movement to transform the future of housing. This special screening will highlight how With Open Arms, Inc., through its strategic alliance with LaunchPad and other collaborative partners, turned shared challenges into meaningful civic action and community impact.

Enjoy a morning of inspiration, connection, and engaging conversation as we explore the story behind LUCHA! and the collective effort driving positive change. We look forward to seeing you there.

Special Incentives for Attendees:

Student Scholarship Opportunity:
Students ages 12 through 16 will have the chance to win a $500 scholarship grant.

To be eligible:

*Attend the screening.

*Complete the online application using the link below.
Lucha Screening Scholarship/Stipend Application

Attendee Raffle:
All attendees will be entered into a raffle drawing. Raffle tickets will be distributed upon arrival.

Don't miss this opportunity to be inspired, connect with community leaders, and learn how collective action can create lasting change. We hope to see you there!

05/21/2026

With Open Arms Inc. is honored to receive support from the Sisters of St. Joseph Healthcare Foundation to help strengthen our work with McKinney-Vento students and families experiencing homelessness and housing insecurity in San Bernardino County.

This support will help us continue providing housing stabilization, wraparound services, and compassionate care that keeps students connected to school and families connected to hope.

We are deeply grateful for the Foundation’s partnership and shared commitment to supporting vulnerable children and families with dignity, stability, and opportunity.

05/10/2026

Please join us in congratulating our Founder and CEO, Leslie Evans on being sworn in on Wednesday night, as one of the newest Planning Commissioners for the City of Banning.
What makes this achievement even more inspiring is that she has only been a resident of Banning for one year, officially reaching that milestone on April 28. Her appointment reflects her ongoing commitment to leadership, service, and making a lasting impact within the community.
Through her work with With Open Arms Inc. and now in this new role, Leslie continues to demonstrate the importance of civic engagement, community development, and creating opportunities that strengthen the future of Banning.
We are proud to see her continue leading with purpose, vision, and dedication to the communities she serves. Congratulations, Leslie. Your With Open Arms family celebrates this incredible accomplishment with you.

04/30/2026

In partnership with BLU Educational Foundation’s College Exodus Project, We had an incredible time at San Bernardino Valley College for Black Student Success Week and Black Excellence Day 💜

With Open Arms showed up not just as a vendor, but with purpose. We connected directly with students who took the time to complete our housing stability survey, helping us gather real data on what’s actually happening for K-12 students and Transitional Age Youth in college.

Education and housing stability go hand in hand. When students don’t know where they’re going to sleep, it impacts their ability to focus, persist, and succeed in school. Stable housing is not separate from education, it is a foundation for it.

These conversations matter. The stories matter. The data matters.

Too many students are navigating school while dealing with housing instability, and this work helps us shine a light on the realities of McKinney-Vento and homeless youth that often go unseen and unheard.

Every survey completed is one more voice helping us push for better support, stronger systems, and real solutions.

We’re grateful for every student who stopped by, shared their experience, and trusted us with their story. This is how change starts.

01/29/2024

Great news! Now Medi-Cal members can fill their prescriptions at one of Costco’s 122 pharmacy locations across California.

The best part is that no Costco membership is required for Medi-Cal members wishing to access pharmacy services.

Apply for Medi-Cal year-round by contacting Ms. Demita Burgess by phone at (909) 522-9145 or email at [email protected].

01/29/2024

Phoenix Square Apartments has a 1 bedroon, 1 bathroom apartment available! Monthly rent is $1,500 a month. To apply call (909) 886-2994 or visit https://www.timeforchangefoundation.org/phoenix-square-housing-application/

01/29/2024

City of Rialto Proposed Water/Sewer Rate Adjustment
For more information visit https://www.yourrialto.com/806/Water-Sewer-Rates or email [email protected]

Interested residents and customers can provide comments on the proposed rates at the following meetings:

Public Engagement Meetings
Thursday, January 25, 2024
6:30 pm to 8:30 pm
Sunrise Church - 2759 N. Ayala Dr., Rialto

Saturday, February 3, 2024
10 am to noon
Rialto City Hall Council Chambers - 150 S. Palm Ave., Rialto

Saturday, February 10, 2024
10 am to noon
Rialto City Hall Council Chambers - 150 S. Palm Ave., Rialto
(Special Engagement with Presentation and Q&A in Spanish)

Saturday, February 17, 2024
10 am to noon
Rialto City Hall Council Chambers - 150 S. Palm Ave., Rialto

Public Hearing at the Regular Meeting of the Rialto City Council
Tuesday, February 27, 2024
6:30 pm
Rialto City Hall Council Chambers - 150 S. Palm Ave., Rialto

01/29/2024

Community Clean-Up Day this Saturday:
Rialto City Hall, 150 S. Palm Ave. Rialto
Bring used Tires, Document Shredding, Electronic Waste, Usable Items, and Household Hazardous Waste.
8:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m
Community Clean-Up Day Activities
Free Document Shredding – Protect your identity. Shred your personal documents for free. Bring your
papers to the south parking lot of City Hall (across the street from the Post Office). The shredding truck will be on-site until the truck is full.
Household Hazardous Waste - Our Household Hazardous Waste Site, 246 S. Willow,
will accept your used motor oil and filters, paint, household cleaners, pesticides, w**d killers, batteries, syringes, fluorescent bulbs, medications, and other household chemicals. We can not accept explosives, medical waste, abandoned waste, or business waste. This site is free to all residents of San Bernardino County.
Used Tires – Rialto City residents can bring up to 9 used tires to the Public Works Office at 335 W. Rialto Ave on Community Clean-Up days free of charge. We will not accept tires from businesses, including semi-trucks.
Electronic Waste – Bring your televisions, microwaves, computers and monitors, and other electronics to the south parking lot of City Hall to be recycled. Rialto Residents Only.
Usable Items – The Salvation Army will be accepting usable household items (such as clean clothing, shoes, furniture, sports equipment, etc.) also in the south parking lot of City Hall.
Questions? Call 909-421-7222.

11/05/2023

Thank you, for honoring all of the grantees and recognizing the need for funding nonprofit organizations like in the Inland Empire.

07/17/2023