Inland Compassion is proud to share our 2024 achievements in serving individuals and families experiencing homelessness and poverty in the Inland Empire. With a mission rooted in harm reduction, housing access, and holistic support, we reached over 1,730 individuals, including 659 unhoused individuals, through targeted outreach, resource events, and powerful collaborations.
Key Accomplishments
- 25 street outreach sessions and 8 large-scale community resource events.
- 80 individuals connected to housing, and 278 intakes for case management services.
- 191 families served, with support ranging from food to identification documents.
- 85 mental health and 42 substance use referrals provided.
- 233 ID vouchers and 70 birth certificate vouchers issued.
- 326 wellness kits and 1,803 meals distributed to those in need.
- 1,134 Narcan kits and 1,814 fentanyl test strips distributed as part of our harm reduction efforts.
- 701 participants attended the Moval Free Market.
Strength in Community
- Our Community Health Worker (CHW) intern program from Reach Out significantly expanded our reach, connecting clients with housing, benefits, healthcare, and treatment programs.
- Collaborative partnerships with organizations like IEHP, DPSS, Lutheran Social Services, Hole in the Wall, and others strengthened our impact.
- We applied culturally competent interventions, such as Motivational Interviewing and trauma-informed care, while providing essential onsite referrals and emergency response tools.
Looking Ahead to 2025
- Launch Moreno Valley’s first Unhoused Job Fair, including on-site interviews, resume building, and access to support services.
- Expand our outreach teams and recruit more interns and volunteers.
- Grow partnerships and referrals, especially from agencies with housing-insecure clients.
- Add new social work interns from various colleges to broaden our service capacity.
At Inland Compassion, we remain committed to fostering stability, dignity, and opportunity for every individual we serve. With your continued support, we look forward to expanding our reach and deepening our impact in 2025 and beyond.