**FUNDS FOR FAMILIES IN CRISIS!!**

Poverty and homelessness is linked to suicide, depression and violence!

                      Help Us Make a Difference Today!!

Glimmers of Hope Inc., A Verified 501-c(3) Non-Profit Organization, Needs Your Help to Raise $10,000 to Help Children in Crisis, Women in Transition, Families, and Veterans in Need in the Inland Empire!

Here is a website to look up our non-profit status. http://greatnonprofits.org/org/glimmers-of-hope.

Please note : We DO NOT Receive ANY Funding from grants. We solely rely on the support of caring people like you! ALL DONATIONS ARE TAX-DEDUCTIBLE!!!

                                       Did you Know...

According to The National Center on Family Homelessness, in California, more than 100,000 children under the age of six are homeless, and one out of every four children under the age of 18 are living in poverty in the Inland Empire.

1 in 5 families are living in poverty in the Inland Empire (According to www.RedlandsDaily Facts.com).

                 The homeless crisis in our community is
                                       a rising  epidemic!

According to Sbcounty.com, there are 2,321 adults and children who are homeless on a given day in San Bernardino County.

 
What would you do if you couldn’t provide for your children or you didn't qualify for unemployment,  disability insurance, or governmental assistance?
 

Many of the populations we serve have been in these exact situations, and we’ve helped make life easier for them. The bad news is…times are getting harder for families, single parents, seniors and veterans.

                                         WHO WE ARE



“Lighting the pathway and giving hope to families and individuals in crisis; helping them achieve financial freedom… for life.”

Since our inception in 2007, Glimmers of Hope, Inc., a (501(c)(3) non-profit organization, has worked diligently to provide resources for families and individuals in crisis. We strive to be an integral asset to our community, and have helped countless individuals regain financial stability and hope for a brighter tomorrow. 

Passionate about helping individuals and families rebuild their lives, we have assisted numerous organizations,  businesses, churches and schools throughout the Inland Empire including Banning Senior Center, Riverside County G.A.I.N. Program, Holiday Wish Foundation, St. Jude’s Children’s Research Hospital, H.E.L.P. Inc., (Hope, Empathy, Love, Prayer), Breast Cancer Awareness Show, Jackson Limousine Service, World Visions, Christ the Resurrected Church, Jerry L. Pettis Memorial Veterans Medical Center, Beaumont High School’s cheerleading squad, Nicolet Middle School, Banning Chamber of Commerce, Beaumont Chamber of Commerce, Victorious Living Institute, and New Hope Sober Living Homes. 

A tireless advocate for low-income families, we have also participated in Christmas drives for San Bernardino Valley College’s Child Development Center, and operate our own Christmas drive to support families in need in our community.  We also provide care packages for U.S. troops, and belong to Ebay’s Pay Pal Giving Fund. Go to www.Glimmersofhopeinc.org for more information.

What Families, Schools, and Organizations Are Saying About Us:


“Thank you for your contribution to the Serra High School’s Dedication to Excellence silent auction in the form of autographed memorabilia by Derrel Thomas and teammates (from the Los Angeles Dodgers).Your commitment to the continued success of Serra High School students is sincerely and deeply appreciated. The proceeds from the Dedication to Excellence silent auction are used as part of Serra’s “Invest in a Student” program. Thank you again and we look forward to your continued support to Junipero Serra High School and its students.”
-Jeffrey Guzman, Principal, Junipero Serra High School

 “The Cheerleaders from Beaumont High School wish to thank you from the bottom of our hearts for supporting us for the Cherry Festival. We appreciate all the community support we have received and are looking forward to a successful year.”
-Kelly Smith, Cheer Advisor, Beaumont High School

 “Your donations of men’s clothing, men’s shoes and other miscellaneous items is truly appreciated and very much needed. The items will be distributed among the Men’s Home. We want to acknowledge your generosity and acts of kindness and thank you for any donations you may have in the future towards any of our homes.”
-Tony Vertucci, Executive Director, The House of Miracles

“On behalf of the Banning Chamber of Commerce, I thank you so much for your kind and generous donation of items the Chamber so badly needed. We thank Glimmers of Hope and World Vision for their kindness and generosity. We are very appreciative.
-Ronna Kadow, Banning Chamber of Commerce

“On behalf of World Vision, I want to express my appreciation for your generosity in support four our World Vision Second Start Luncheon. Your personal commitment and donation of children’s clothing was incredibly helpful and allowed us to tell the story of the importance of empowering children and families as they strive to reach their full potential. Glimmers of Hope, your assistance means so much to the vulnerable children and families we serve in Southern California. Thank you so much for supporting.” 
-Grace Lubwama, Executive Director, US Programs World Vision serving Southern California

Brief Bio of Our Founder, Retired Police Officer
                                      Mr. Lorenzo Thomas

Lorenzo Thomas served 28 years as a police officer for the Los Angeles Unified School District Police Department and served 8 years with the Los Angeles Police Department Reserve. He graduated from the Los Angeles Police Academy and the Sherriff’s Academy. Mr. Thomas has received widespread recognition for making a difference in the lives of others. He is the recipient of numerous awards including the 1990 Southeast Division Officer of the Year Award. 

When Mr. Thomas founded Glimmers of Hope in 2007, he along with his family and friends used their own financial resources to help economically-challenged families thrive and live better lives. Mr. Thomas spends his free time mentoring youth and serves as a substitute teacher at Banning Unified School District. He has served on the Board of Directors for the Banning Chamber of Commerce for 8 years.

As a non-profit organization, we rely on outside resources to help us continue to provide food, clothing, toys and other necessities for people in need. With the help of our supporters, we have been able to help people who don’t qualify for governmental assistance or low-income programs. We want to continue to provide hope and assistance to families, but we need your help to remain successful in 2015! 

                 
                                                    

Your generous contribution will help us with putting a down payment on a building for our new resource center to help people who are unemployed learn essential job skills and how to dress appropriately for job interviews. We will also be providing a clothing closet for people who lack clothes for interviews.

Your donations will also help us get Christmas gifts for children, provide food and clothing to women in transition, seniors, and veterans, and help us support organizations and shelters who make a difference in the lives of impoverished families, children and individuals.

Help Us Continue to Provide Assistance and Hope to Individuals and Families in Need by Making a Donation TODAY! 

                        WHAT IF I'M TOTALLY BROKE?

            HOW CAN I SUPPORT YOUR CAMPAIGN?


We’re glad you asked! If you can’t make a small donation, you can still help us by sharing our link to everyone on your social media networks!! The more people who know about our campaign, the closer we will be to reaching our goal! Thank you for your support! Your generosity is greatly appreciated!