From providing enrichment opportunities, to sponsoring many programs you know and love, our local non-profits are at the heart of what makes Corona the perfect place to live and raise a family. Browse a list of City of Corona non-profits!* 

Avant-Garde Foster Family Agency

Avant-Garde Foster Family Agency of Corona, CA is a private non-profit 501(c)3 community service agency dedicated to improving the quality of life for children in foster care in Riverside, San Bernardino, and Orange counties. Avant-Garde FFA's mission is to serve the individualized needs of children in foster care through the recruitment, training, and equipping of quality resource parents. For more information visit https://www.avgffa.org or call 951-735-5300 

Bicycles for Children

Bicycles for Children is a non-profit, organization based in Corona, CA. It was started in 2012 with the goal of donating 155 bicycles to impoverished children in the Corona-Norco Unified School District. The organization was so successful, that it has continued as an annual drive to provide bicycles to local children at the holidays. Each year over 120 local elementary schools through out the Inland Empire nominate needy, but deserving children from their school to receive a brand new bicycle. Through fundraising, community events, and private and business donations, to date, we have purchased, assembled, and donated 5600+ bicycles. For more information, please visit www.bicyclesforchildren.org or call (951) 378-4635.

Christian Arts & Theatre of Corona

Christian Arts & Theatre of Corona (CAT) is an after-school theater and visual arts educational program for students ages 6-18. CAT is committed to building up kids through excellence in the arts as well as modeling for them the highest morals through traditional Biblical values. All CAT Instructors are qualified professionals who give the children valuable skills in every aspect of creative arts and understand our fundamental goals. CAT's vision is to enrich the lives of individuals, families, and the community through experiences in the arts within an atmosphere of positive Biblical values

For more information, visit www.CatCorona.com or email Cyndi@CATCorona.org.

Circle City Chorale

Circle City Chorale is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization singing proud from Corona, California. Founded in January of 2010, the Circle City Chorale is a community choir made up of singers from the greater Inland Empire/Orange County area. We sing a variety of music, ranging from folk tunes and spirituals to Broadway showtunes to more challenging "serious" music. In addition to presenting concerts in early summer and in December, we perform for special events such as the Empty Bowls fundraiser for Settlement House and the Corona City Council's annual State-of-the-City meeting. For more information visit www.CircleCityChorale.org, call (951) 272-8848, or email info@CircleCityChorale.org.

Circle City Rotary Club

The Object of Rotary is to encourage and foster the ideal of service as a basis of worthy enterprise and, in particular, to encourage and promote:

1) The development of acquaintance as an opportunity for service

2) High ethical standards in business and professions, the recognition of the worthiness of all useful occupations, and the dignifying of each Rotarian's occupation as an opportunity to serve society

3) The application of the ideal of service in each Rotarian's personal, business, and community life 4) The advancement of international understanding, goodwill, and peace through a world fellowship of business and professional persons united in the ideal of service

For more information, visit www.CircleCityRotary.com or call (951) 737-3550.

City Net

City Net is a team of nonprofit professionals who work to end street-level homelessness in a city or region through the coordination of community efforts and activities. City Net also deploys staff in direct service provision through street outreach and case management services. Street outreach seeks to connect unsheltered homeless neighbors with emergency shelter, housing, or critical services, and provides urgent, non-facility-based care. To contact City Net, please call (951) 390-3567 or email outreach@citynet.org. To learn more about City Net, please visit www.CityNet.org/Corona.

Community Emergency Response Team (C.E.R.T.)

The Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) Program, implemented in many communities across the country, is designed to increase individual and community preparedness and self-reliance in the event of man-made or natural disasters. The CERT Program is a partnership in preparedness for emergencies while teaching individuals to take care of their family and neighbors and to assess hazards after a disaster as part of a trained team. The 27 hour FEMA based course is free to Corona area residents and includes training in: Disaster Preparedness, Fire Safety, Disaster Medical, Light Search and Rescue, Disaster Psychology, CERT Organization and Terrorism.

For more information, please call (951) 279-3765.

Corona Art Association

The Corona Art Association, which was founded in 1963, is a non-profit organization with a history of community involvement. Our membership includes many recognized artists in the Southern California area whose work spans a variety of styles and media. We promote art in the community and provide opportunities for individuals to learn about the visual arts, enhance creative skills through classes and demonstrations, and by participating in art shows and various community events.  

For more information visit www.CoronaArtAssociation.org, call (951) 735-3226 or email CoronaArts@att.net.

Corona Community Health Center

Corona Fire Safety Foundation

Corona Fire Safety Foundation is a non-profit public benefit corporation that provides a partnership between the community and the Corona Fire Department to expand public safety for the citizens of Corona. Recent activities and programs have included: Supplying digital cameras, confined space rescue equipment, firefighter rescue belts, and automatic electronic defibrillators (AEDs) funding for Vials of Life, Fire Explorer, Burn Institute of Inland Empire, fire service scholarships, and programs for swimming pool safety, smoke detectors, and Freddy the Fire Truck. General meetings are held quarterly and are open to all interested parties. To join or donate contact Corona Fire Safety Foundation at www.CoronaFireSafetyFoundation.org.

Corona Lions Club

Corona Lions Club Mission is to Create and Foster a Spirit of understanding among all people for Humanitarian needs by providing voluntary service through our community involvement. As one of the premier community service organizations, the Lions Club fosters service to the community through camaraderie and individual growth. There are about 1.4 million members, in over 46,000 Lions clubs, in 197 countries and geographic areas, with a focus on the concept of 'We Serve.'

Corona Host Lions was founded in 1923 and supports some 22 charities that are involved with the conservation of sight and the blind. Among other areas Lions clubs assists is in research for diabetes, disaster relief and drug abuse prevention. For more information, please call (626) 922-0753.

Corona Model Railroad Society

The CMRS has an HO model railroad that represents Corona, Riverside, and Fullerton about 1949, before citrus gave way to housing and as steam was about to give way to diesel. CMRS members have worked hard to create a historically accurate representation of these cities and the four railroads that served them. Come visit us at the Corona Heritage Park located at 510 W Foothill Parkway, Corona, 92882. We are open Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. It is always free and always lots of free parking available. For more information, visit www.cmrsclub.com.

The Corona-Norco Branch of Assistance League^® of Riverside was organized in June 2021 to focus on filling the needs of children and youth in the area covered by the Corona-Norco Unified School District.  The branch is a part of the Assistance League of Riverside, an all-volunteer nonprofit that has been serving local children for 56 years.  The branch launched its Operation School Bell^® program in October 2021 to provide new school clothes to children and youth from low-income families in the school district.  SOAR – Students Overjoyed About Reading – was initiated in Spring 2022 in collaboration with the school district to help students learn to read.  More information can be obtained at Corona-Norco Branch - Assistance League - RiversideAssistance League – Riverside or by emailing c-nbranch@alriverside.org.

Corona-Norco Family YMCA

At the Y, our cause is strengthening community.  We strive to ensure that our community is inclusive, caring, connected, healthy, supportive, and values everyone.  A strong community makes a positive difference in our lives and the lives of our neighbors.  A strong community empowers future generations.  We have three distinct areas of service; Fun & Educational Enrichment Programs, Active Healthy Lifestyle Activities, and Caring, Connected Communities Services.  Here is just a few of our targeted programs;  Infant through School-Age Child Care Program Sites,  Active Adult Education & Fitness Classes, Adventure Guides, Aquatics Programs, Healthy Meals through Meals on Wheels, Music Education, Teen Programs, Volunteering Opportunities, Youth & Government, and a variety of Youth Sports. To learn more, visit www.YMCACorNor.org or call 951-736-9622.

Corona-Norco Settlement House

The Corona-Norco Settlement house provides food, clothing, hotel vouchers, and rent assistance. The Food Pantry is open Monday through Friday from 4 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. The Settlement House is located at 507 S. Vicentia Ave. To learn more, please call (951) 737-3504 or visit www.settlementhouse.net.

Corona-Norco United Way

The Corona-Norco United Way (CNUW) is a non-profit organization, located in Corona, servicing the cities of Corona, Norco and Eastvale. The focus of CNUW is changing the conditions in education, financial stability and health; creating programs to achieve its goals in stability and independence. Corona-Norco United Way engages the community to support and teach individuals toward educational success, and financial stability, healthful living and independence. For more information, visit www.cnunitedway.org or call (951) 736-0620.

Corona Symphony Orchestra

The Corona Symphony Orchestra will create expanding musical, cultural, and educational programs that not only entertain, but also enrich our community. The symphony plans to perform concerts in Corona's newly renovated Civic Center auditorium, as well as other historic and modern concert venues in our region. Its repertoire will explore many genres: classics, choral works, light opera, pops, film and television scores, original works, and more. It also plans to support the City of Corona in selected civic events; cultivate a relationship with local schools for promoting the life-enriching and elevating quality of the arts; foster the growth of student musicians through mentor relationships and performance opportunities; provide accompaniment resources for local choral and theatrical groups; and numerous other contributions to our society yet to be imagined. For more information visit www.CoronaSymphonyOrchestra.org, call (951) 642-0135 or email Don@CoronaSymphonyOrchestra.org

Food Runners Club

Food Runners is a life skills program that provides the opportunity to serve others. Our youth volunteers expand their personal horizons beyond their immediate peer group to a larger community, neighborhood, city, and surrounding county areas. Food Runners is run in part by our youth volunteers. Our youth volunteers are encouraged to make decisions and work as a team, experiencing leadership and responsibility by participating and organizing hospitality and service projects throughout the community. For more information visit www.foodrunnersclub.com, call (951) 235-2423 or email Info@FoodRunnersClub.com

Friends of the Corona Public Library

Friends of the Library is an independent, 501 (c) (3) non-profit support group that creates community interest in the Corona Public Library, and promotes increased knowledge and understanding of the Library's services and needs. Volunteer members receive the Friends' quarterly newsletter and discounts on bookshop and donated book purchases. Activities and projects include: Friends' Book Shop, Adopt-a-Book-Program, Summer Reading Program, Author Talks and Special Programs, Major Gifts to the Library, donations of money, used/new books, and DVDs/CDs. More information and applications for Friends membership are available at the Library, online at www.FriendsoftheCoronaPublicLibrary.com or by calling (951) 279-6604.

Governing Hearts

Governing Hearts' main purpose is to help members of the disabled community. Teens and adults who are high functioning to provide services such as short term (day program) and long term ( 24 hour facility) care. Through the IHSS action plan, they provide a list of services. They also provide transportation to appointments and grocery shopping. Accompaniment and companionship are two main important focuses for the mental stimulation that is lacking in some adult facilities that cater to special needs individuals. To learn more, please call (951) 603-4548. 

Heritage Park and Museum

Heritage Park and Museum is a volunteer-operated 501(c)(3) non-profit corporation and a permanent center for the community's history, art and culture. The museum was once the company store of the Foothill Lemon Ranch and had been the agricultural hub of the City that became known as "The Lemon Capital of the World." In addition, the Park consists of four historic homes, several citrus packing houses, botanical gardens, specimen grove and entomological laboratory. The Corona Heritage Park and Museum hours are 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Tues. through Sat. It is free to the public and membership is open to everyone.

For more information visit www.CoronaHeritage.org or call (951) 898-0687.

Historic Preservation Society

Historic Preservation Society is a local non-profit tax exempt organization dedicated to the preservation and revitalization of Corona's historic buildings, neighborhoods and sites. CHPS educates citizens about Corona's history, historic resources and enhances historic preservation within the City of Corona. Programs include: the Historic Marker Program, Vintage Home Tour, Heritage Home Awards, educational seminars and field trips, and numerous community preservation projects and activities. For more information, go to www.Corona-History.org, pick up one of the Society's bi-monthly newsletters located at the Corona Public Library, call (951) 898-2044.

Inspire, Inc.

INSPIRE believes education is the key to breaking the cycle of abuse and poverty in families. Currently, less than 6% of former foster youth attend college and only 2% obtain degrees. They are in need of educational and employment guidance as well as life skills training and affordable housing. By providing these services, Inspire seeks to assist these youth in overcoming their past and gain the skills and support needed to choose a positive and rewarding future. INSPIRE has served over 50 former foster youth since 2005. Of those 50, 93% attended college and 82% gained employment while in the program. Many youth have completed degrees or vocational programs with the assistance of Inspire. What began as one home has now become six – with more planned for the future

For more information visit www.InspireLifeSkills.org, call (951) 316-0011 or email Kristi@inspirelifeskills.org

Meals on Wheels

Meals on Wheels delivers nutritious meals and personal contact to senior and disabled adults to keep them healthy, safe, and living independently for as long as they are able. We provide a vital service to community residents that would otherwise go hungry and/or live in isolation. For more information Contact Janice Bielman at JBielman@Riversidemow.org or visit www.RiversideMOW.org 

Off Broadway Corona Theater

Off Broadway Corona Theater is a non-profit Regional Theater Company dedicated to enriching life through the experience of quality musical theatre and positively impacting lives beyond the stage through innovative training and service projects within the community. To learn more, please visit www.obctheater.com.

Partners for Parks & Recreation Foundation

Partners for Parks & Recreation Foundation is a 501(C)(3) non-profit, community-based fundraising and support foundation for the Recreation Services. The focus of this foundation is to work with local individuals and businesses to support and assist in the development and maintenance of City facilities and to assist in the advancement of recreation services and programs. With City funds becoming more limited, the Foundation's fundraising efforts are essential to the continued development of facilities and services in the City of Corona. Joining or donating to the Corona Partners is easy! For more information, please call (951) 736-2241.

Peppermint Ridge

Peppermint Ridge provides loving homes and empowering support services for individuals with developmental disabilities, gently guiding these special people toward greater independence and fuller participation in the community. For more information, visit www.PeppermintRidge.org, call (951) 273-7320 or email info@PeppermintRidge.org

Corona Police Community Partnership

Corona Police Community Partnership is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization whose purpose is to enhance cooperation between the police and the citizens of Corona to ensure a safe community. Activities and programs include: scholarships to local high school seniors wanting to enter law enforcement upon graduation, participation in community events, and the Corona Police Department Employee Recognition Banquet. Membership is open to any person over 18 years of age who lives or works in the City of Corona. To join or donate, contact Corona Police Community Partnership (CPCP) c/o Corona Police Department, 730 Corporation Yard Way, Corona, CA 92880 or call (951) 736-2310.

Redeeming Hearts

Redeeming Hearts was created to meet the need of teen girls and young women who are facing an unplanned pregnancy and need a place to turn. Redeeming Hearts is a live-in program that provides emotional, practical and physical help for young women who are either homeless, in an abusive situation or in need of support during pregnancy. Redeeming Hearts live-in program serves up to 5 young women at a time and is provided free of charge for those who need assistance. Redeeming Hearts currently serves girls ages 16-30 years old in the Corona/Riverside communities. For more information visit www.RedeemingHearts.org, or call (951) 818-8811.

Soroptimist

Soroptimist's mission is to improve the lives of women and girls, in local communities and throughout the world. We are an international volunteer service organization for business and professional women. Soroptimist International of Corona strives to be a global voice for women through awareness, advocacy and action. The organization is committed to serving local, national and international communities, and participating actively in decision-making at all levels of society. The word "Soroptimist" was coined from two Latin words, "sorror" and "optima", which loosely translates as "best for women." The common thread that connects all Soroptimist is their desire to make a difference for others through volunteer service. For more information visit www.SICorona.org, call (951) 279-2298, or email CyndiMon@aol.com.

Starting Over, Inc.

Starting Over Inc. specializes in transitional housing, community services, community health services, post-conviction relief, community living services, and more. To learn more, please call (877) 421-0659 or visit www.startingoverinc.net.

The Stephen Center

The Stephan Center provides education, information and resources to professionals and the general public in the are of grief/loss and trauma. The agency, located in the Corona Historic Civic Center, conducts training programs for Foster Parents, Educators, Counselors, Law Enforcement, Faith Leaders and Social Workers through workshops, online courses and a Trauma-Informed certification program. The agency website, thestephancenter.org, provides information, articles and resources for a variety of grief/loss situations and relationships. The Stephan Center hosts an annual Live Theater event for Foster and at-risk youth to promote healing and literacy through story telling in partnership with Christian Art Theater. To learn more visit www.thestephancenter.org.

The Young Americans

The Young Americans®, founded in 1962, is a charitable organization dedicated to the promotion of understanding and goodwill among people throughout the world through music, dance, performance, academic education, and cultural interaction among Student Members and their audiences. It is the intention of The Young Americans organization that Student Members represent a mixture of religious and non-religious beliefs. Student Members will also have differing political persuasions. The Young Americans organization, however, does not endorse any political or religious agenda. Student Members are accepted into the organization based upon their talent and their interest in helping other students throughout America and the world to attain self-confidence, self-esteem, and respect for others through music, dance, and performance. To learn more, please visit www.YoungAmericans.org.

Trauma Intervention Program

Trauma Intervention Program is an all-volunteer 501 (c) (3) non-profit organization dedicated to ensuring that those who are emotionally traumatized in emergency situations receive the immediate assistance they need. TIP works closely with local emergency responders and hospital personnel. Well-trained citizen volunteers are called to emergency scenes to assist family members, witnesses, and other bystanders whom the emergency system must often leave behind in order to respond to other emergencies. Services are provided to victims and their families free of charge and are made possible through grants from local government and the fund raising efforts of individuals. For more information about the Corona TIP program and the next training academy, please call 951-736-2373 or visit www.TIPCorona.org.