Who is Stronger Together Now?
We are a 501(c)3 California grassroots nonprofit that aims to improve connectedness and provide resources for the people of the Inland Empire through public events, mutual aid, outreach programs, educational services, sports programs, and enrichment offerings.
Two diseases drove a societal wedge in 2020
Racism & COVID-19
BOTH changed the world as we knew it & BOTH created opportunities for change.
BOTH changed the world as we knew it & BOTH created opportunities for change.
Out of disconnect,
from uncertainty,
& against intense fears.
from uncertainty,
& against intense fears.
We service all of the Inland Empire with the intention to enable, educate & empower.
STN uses these core values to restore communities,
especially those most heavily impacted by racism, COVID-19 and inequity.
STN uses these core values to restore communities,
especially those most heavily impacted by racism, COVID-19 and inequity.
Our Purpose
We work collectively to provide resources that support the community as a whole.
We highlight social injustice and the need for local, positive change.
We create a sense of community through inclusivity.
We inspire local leadership towards progressive change that supports marginalized communities.
We highlight social injustice and the need for local, positive change.
We create a sense of community through inclusivity.
We inspire local leadership towards progressive change that supports marginalized communities.
Our Mission
To help underserved communities in the IE by providing access to local programs, services, resources, & events.
STN Objectives & Purpose
Community Outreach
(a) provide community outreach for the people in whatever capacity possible, through events, entertainment, education, campaigns, screenings, exercise, health, and sports;
Youth Enablement & Empowerment
(b) educate, enable, & empower the youth; create a sense of community through anti-racist and anti-biased means, by organizing structured educational services, sports programs, and enrichment offerings at the district level;
Local Leadership Accountability
(c) demand change at local levels via direct involvement with leadership and challenge systems that oppress, marginalize, and/or discriminate;
Empower the People
(d) provide resources for emergency support services in the way of housing, transportation, household goods, appliances, clothing, legal aid, and emergency utility assistance;
(e) serve as a bridge to our communities by collaborating with local service organizations, focusing on a collective and collaborative approach.
STRONGER TOGETHER NOW
Stronger Together Now supports (1) educational, (2) enrichment, and (3) sports programming. Our most popular EXL program is the barbering series (career exploration through SBCUSD EXL). In addition, our community space, The Pulse, is accessible thru (1) Abstraction Coffee hours M-F 7am-3pm, (2) private rentals, (3) collaborative events, and (4) programs (after-school/CHW).
The Pulse After-School program expands access from the school sites to the local community and is open Monday thru Friday 3:30-7:15 p.m. In order for parents/guardians to begin enrollment at our center, they fill out an application. If the family is in need of financial support for childcare, CCRC information is included in the application. Any family in need of additional resources (healthcare, food, housing) are referred to our Community Health Worker (CHW) program.
What success looks like for us: We want San Bernardino youth to feel supported, guided, and mentored in genuine ways that reinforce their unique life experiences and values, and align them with career exploration, workforce skills, and creative confidence. We educate, engage, and empower our youth to create a path for themselves that is sustainable.
How we measure impact: We track participant reach, program completion/event participation rates, and family resource connections made through STN and The Pulse. (View 2025 Annual Impact Report).
The Pulse After-School program expands access from the school sites to the local community and is open Monday thru Friday 3:30-7:15 p.m. In order for parents/guardians to begin enrollment at our center, they fill out an application. If the family is in need of financial support for childcare, CCRC information is included in the application. Any family in need of additional resources (healthcare, food, housing) are referred to our Community Health Worker (CHW) program.
What success looks like for us: We want San Bernardino youth to feel supported, guided, and mentored in genuine ways that reinforce their unique life experiences and values, and align them with career exploration, workforce skills, and creative confidence. We educate, engage, and empower our youth to create a path for themselves that is sustainable.
How we measure impact: We track participant reach, program completion/event participation rates, and family resource connections made through STN and The Pulse. (View 2025 Annual Impact Report).
Connected. It's a feeling that has become even more important since the pandemic hit and families have been distanced from each other as well as other members of the community.
STN in the Streets Campaign, 2024
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