HDRN NETWORK MEETING October 1 2015
Featured Presentation:
An overview of IEUW and current efforts in the High Desert
Presented by:
Cari Thomas, Regional Director, Desert Communities
Gregory Bradbard, President & Chief Executive Officer, Inland Empire United Way
Cari Thomas recently was hired as the Regional Director for the Inland Empire United Way, Desert Communities Region. Her passion for non-profits and volunteering makes her a perfect fit to work with the United Way.
Cari was elected to the Adelanto City Council in 2008 and elected as Mayor in 2010. Cari’s passion for Adelanto is exemplified in the things she accomplished during her terms as City Councilwomen and Mayor.
Cari Thomas has lived in the High Desert for 23 years and has resided in Adelanto for 22 of them. She has been married to Vaughn for 23 years and has 3 boys. She is actively involved with her boys schooling and serves as PAC President at their high school. Cari volunteers much of her time with her church and activities her kids are involved in, including the Boy Scouts of America.
Gregory Bradbard serves as the President and CEO for Inland Empire United Way (IEUW). With eighteen years of leadership, management, fundraising, and programmatic experience.
Greg brings growth-oriented passion to United Way's focus on improving the lives and futures of low-income families and children in the Inland Empire.
Member Spotlights:
Ashley Palmer
Victor Valley Transit Authority
Rasiene Reece-Carter
Women of Noble Character
Download Resource Exchange Form HERE
The purpose of the Resource Exchange is for nonprofits to be able to share, trade, sell, swap, or give away resources to other nonprofits that may use, want, need, or buy those resources. Arrive by 8:45 so you will plenty of time to participate.
If you would like to highlight your member agency at an upcoming meeting please contact Debbie at Debbie@AcademyGO.com.

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Date and Time
Thursday Oct 1, 2015
9:00 AM - 11:00 AM PDT
Location
Desert/Mountain Educational Service Center
17800 Highway 18
Apple Valley, CA
Directions to Venue:
(DO NOT USE GPS)
Please note that MapQuest does not give the correct directions to this site ... Interstate 15, Exit "D Street/Highway 18 East" and travel East. Travel two miles through Victorville and up/down a short hill into Apple Valley. The first traffic light in Apple Valley will be Apple Valley Road. The facility is at the Northwest (left) side of the intersection of Apple Valley Road and Hwy. 18, behind the gas station, in the center of the strip mall. Parking is in the lot in front of the building. Please do not park in short-term spots or you will be towed. There are two Highway 18 exits. Make sure you take the one that says "D Street."
If you require special accommodations, such as sign language interpretation, please note that two (2) weeks notice is required to fulfill your request.
Fees/Admission
(Preregistration RSVP is required) Free to MEMBERS
$10 for Not-Yet-Members
FREE to 1st time guests
Join at the door and this meeting is free.
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Contact Information
Paula Martinez
(760) 983-0561
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