The High Desert Community Foundation provides administrative support and a 501(c) 3 umbrella to individuals and organizations desiring to provide non-profit services in the community. These “Projects” are each unique in their mission and method of providing services. What they share is a heartfelt desire to serve others. Our Current Projects:
A C.O.R.E. Solution The purpose of A C.O.R.E. Solution is to provide services and resources to families in need.
Apple Valley High School Alumni Foundation The purpose of AVHSAF is to support students, faculty and staff of Apple Valley High School through educational scholarships and school project sponsorships.
Apple Valley Legacy Museum This fund was established to preserve the history of Apple Valley.
The Apple Valley Schools Foundation Fund was established to support programs and activities benefiting students.
Apple Valley Fire Public Safety Established by the Apple Valley Fire District, this fund raises money to support firefighting efforts in the community. Their mission is to provide financial assistance with acquiring rescue, medical, and fire equipment, as well as public education and victim assistance. For more information about Apple Valley Fire Click here Apple Valley Fire
The Carollee Stater Memorial Scholarship
Christinact The mission of this fund is to demonstrate the love of Christ through assisting the disadvantaged by providing necessities such as food, housing and utility assistance, repairs, transportation, clothing, and school and hygiene supplies.
CIMS Fund The mission of the Cobalt Institute of Math and Science (CIMS) Academy is to offer an academic program, with an emphasis on science, technology, engineering, and math, in a small learning environment for grades 7-12. CIMS promotes high expectations for all students to achieve their full potential in a high-tech society.
Clarence Muirhead Memorial Scholarship This scholarship was established in memory of Clarence Muirhead, a beloved math teacher and cross-country coach.
Community Stewardship Project Inspire sustainable living in community that will help ensure a future for all people by teaching stewardship of our people, environment and finances.
Dreamers, Visionaries & Leaders Their primary objective is to educate, recognize and celebrate the contributions of African Americans to our American History while encouraging unity in our diversity. They accomplish this by the use of multi-media presentations, recognition of local individuals for their professional accomplishments and community service and higher education support in the form of scholarships.
God’s Hand Extended Alongside their volunteers and community partners, this group provides and supports valuable resources such as a food pantry, clothing closet, life skills, and emergency help.
HDCF Endowment Funds Investment funds and/or other property donated to benefit the community that has a stated purpose at the bequest of the donor.
HDCF Scholarship Fund Provides scholarships to High Desert college-bound high school seniors.
Hesperia Animal Shelter Facilitating the placement of homeless pets into safe, loving homes.
Hesperia Police Activities League Provides service to at-risk youth through adult law enforcement interaction and programs. There is no cost to participate, and is crucial towards bettering the livelihood of the children in our community.
High Desert Angels Providing financial and other assistance to persons where needed; including those affected by physical illness, injury, or financially disadvantaged.
High Desert Association of Film, Theater, and Performing Arts Aims to empower future student filmmakers with financial support.
High Desert Autism Support A support group for parents and caregivers of people with Autism.
High Desert Outreach Center Established to promote a stronger community by providing a food distribution programs, healthier lifestyle training, and to assist residents with locating government and non-governmental services and resources.
H D Type 1 Diabetes Community for the Cure H D Type 1 Diabetes will work to encourage our high desert to support our local T1D youth!
Inland Empire Coverage and Health Collaborative (IE-CHI) IE-CHI’s mission is to ensure that all children and families in the counties of San Bernardino and Riverside have quality, affordable, culturally compatible health coverage and services.
In His Names Sake Transitional Housing Assistance
Last Call K-9 Resources Focusing on spay and neuter and helping those in need that cannot afford it.
Lucerne Valley Youth Project To assist disadvantaged and at-risk youth primarily in Lucerne Valley through providing school supplies, toiletries, Christmas gifts, and events.
Make a Difference Fund This fund was established by the Victor Valley Union High School District and supports student development by encouraging community investment and involvement in helping raise student achievement.
Mojave Aquatics Coalition MAC’s purpose is to promote health and wellness benefits and to support aquatic programs within our community.
Ready4ReadingBookClub Expressing the importance of reading to children.
Rick Gabrielson Memorial Scholarship Fund Provides athletic scholarships and sports education.
Second (2nd) Chance To provide a loving, stable environment for infants born in prison and children whose parents are incarcerated in order to maintain family bonding with the parent inside the prison in a hope for family reunification after parent is released.
Squash4Friends This fund harvests produce at no cost to recipients in a compassionate and environmentally conscious manner to provide charities and families in need of food. Visit their page to learn more, donate or join their harvesting volunteer group.
Student Music Scholarship Fund aka Parade of Pianos This fund is designed to assist high school and college student performers with their music performance and study expenses.
The Mosley Family Foundation This fund will provide a Relaxation Station to provide a wholistic wellness center that focuses on teaching alternative methods to manage stress that are affordable to all in need of our services.
Timber Anne Smith Artist Scholarship This scholarship was created in memory of Timber Anne Smith, a beloved daughter and friend.
Victorville Professional Firefighter Local 3710 This fund was created to raise money to support firefighting efforts in the community.
Victor Valley Legacy Museum This fund was established to preserve the history of the Victor Valley.
Wrightwood Property Owner’s Association Wrightwood Property Owner’s Association is dedicated to preserving the Wrightwood life style and quality of life as well as protecting Wrightwood property values.