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:
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.
This fund was established to preserve the history of Apple Valley.
Apple Valley Legacy Trail Organization
To create and preserve a Legacy Trail to the historic Apple Valley Landmark known as the Hilltop House; providing far reaching educational, civic, economic and environmental benefits for the community, its visitors and the generations to come.
The Apple Valley Schools Foundation Fund
This fund was established to provide support for 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 the acquisition of rescue, medical and fire equipment, as well as providing public education and victim assistance. For more information about Apple Valley Fire Click here Apple Valley Fire
The Animal Welfare Advocacy & Kind (Humane) Education Network (AWAKHEN!) was established to promote the well-being of our animal friends through a variety of approaches.
The youth are our future! We want to build them up and teach them integrity, respect, equality and hard work!
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.
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.
Creative Arts Theater group will benefit anyone, in the High Desert, who is interested in the theater, from onstage to audience members.
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.
Equestrian Council of Hesperia
This is a citizen’s group sponsored by the Hesperia Recreation and Park District to preserve the rural lifestyle of the city.
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.
Provides scholarships to High Desert college-bound high school seniors.
HHKF will benefit children and youth through education and training, which will encourage and inspire them to implement healthy habits that will impact their quality of life into adulthood!
The purpose of Healthy High Desert is to promote health in the High Desert.
To better the community through supporting and providing education and training as well as programs and services.
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.
Formed to educate the general public about wildlife conservation and preservation.
Providing financial and other assistance to persons where needed; including those affected by physical illness, injury, or financially disadvantaged.
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.
High Desert Woodworkers Association
This fund promotes woodworking through a variety of means, including providing instruction at no cost to students and the public. To learn more about projects, visit High Desert Woodworkers Association’s page.
To open an interactive kids museum for children of all ages.
It’s Beginning to Rain Ministries
Created to share God’s love through the spoken word, written word and the provision of food, clothing and other basic human needs to the under-served.
Jeanne’s Purse – Everyone’s Grandma
The mission of Jeanne’s Purse is to financially assist the youth in our community with necessities such as school materials, athletic registration fees and other items to promote their education, health and well-being.
The mission of Kicks Kafe Senior Klub is to provide seniors with assistance, when needed, as well as an informational resource directory.
The goal is to save dogs from euthanasia and to find a home for each and every one.
To assist disadvantaged and at-risk youth primarily in Lucerne Valley through providing school supplies, toiletries, Christmas gifts, and events.
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.
MAC’s purpose is to promote health and wellness benefits and to support aquatic programs within our community.
Operation Kitty Fix offers help with spay and neuter vouchers and rescuing cats.
Orenda Veterans Project
The purpose of this foundation is to provide veterans support services such as housing, job preparation/training, and counseling. These veterans are mentored to motivate their rehabilitation while continuing a sober lifestyle. Click here to support this cause and learn more.
Rabbit People and Small Mammal Habitat
This fund’s mission is to rescue and care for neglected and abused small animals.
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.
Sisters Senior Center of the High Desert
To raise funds toward building a senior center to provide exercise, health and social opportunities for seniors.
Siverts Publishing Scholarship Fund
This scholarship is open to graduating High Desert high school seniors who are pursuing a degree in one of several information and communication disciplines.
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. Click here!
Student Music Scholarship Fund
This fund is designed to assist high school and college student performers with their music performance and study expenses.
The Sustain A Kid was established to educate people on sustainable/green technology.
Swapping Mamas
Swapping Mamas want to help families in need through providing clothing exchanges, emergency provisions, school supplies, and holiday gift events. To learn a little more please click here.
Victor Valley Arts and Education Center
VVAEC believes that for a community to grow and become well-rounded that the arts and educational programs that augment a student’s core classroom curriculum are as vital as a strong economy.
The primary purpose of this project is to recognize and fulfill the unique and varied cultural interests and needs of Apple Valley residents and to others seeking to tour and experience a cultural destination thereby having a positive effect on the local economy.
Wee Bar None Ranch
Helps find loving, lifetime homes for the creatures in their care. The animals come from shelters, owners no longer able to care for them, and some were abandoned. For more information about Wee Bar None Ranch, call Patt or Richard Claghorn at 760-961-1859. More information, pictures and a chance to donate found here: Wee Bar None Ranch.
This fund provides basic needs such as clothing, hygiene items, and meals to people in need in our local community.