*Rialto Record 01/11/24

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W e e k l y RIALTO RECORD

Vol 22, NO. 18

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Rialto’s NSG Impact Distributes Over $500K in Social Ser vices Under Leader ship of Pr ofessional Boxer Darious Har ris in 2023

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A Rialto Police Department officer reading “The 12 Days of Christmas” to two children at NSG’s holiday toy drive on December 20th, 2023.

By Manny Sandoval

n an unprecedented year of community service, Never Stop Grinding Impact (NSG), a renowned 501(c)(3) organization, has significantly bolstered the City of Rialto and its neighboring communities in 2023. Under the leadership of Founder and CEO Darious Harris, NSG channeled over $500,000 back into these communities, marking their most successful year to date. "2023 was a year of profound impact and

Free, Full Service Health Center Opens in Historically Neglected San Bernardino

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Professional Boxer and NSG CEO Darious Harris standing with two Chase Bank volunteers at the event.

meaningful connections. We've reached out and touched the lives of nearly 7,000 families, providing not just resources but hope," said Darious Harris, reflecting on the organization's achievements. "Looking ahead, our vision for 2024 is not just to continue this trajectory but to surpass it, fostering even stronger community bonds."

NSG's tangible impact is seen in its substantial contributions, which include the distribution of over 175,000 pounds of fresh produce and essential food items. Their monthly food and diaper distribu-

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A child sharing her holiday wishes with Santa Claus.

tions at Ferguson Park have also become a cornerstone of community support; not just in Rialto, but even for residents as far as Joshua Tree. In just November and December of 2023 alone, NSG distributed an astonishing 46,000 diapers.

Their efforts extended into the holiday season with a significant toy drive on December 20th at Rialto City Hall. The event, marked by collaboration with the City, Rialto Police Department, IEHP, and NSG, cont. on next pg.

S a n B e r n a r d i n o B u s i n e s s Wa t c h M e e t i n g : F o c u s o n A d d r e s s i n g Unhoused Challenges, City Development, and Enforcement

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Councilman Fred Shorett sharing Ward 1 updates in place of Councilman Theodore Sanchez in front of a crowd of over 50 business owners and community leaders.

By Manny Sandoval

n imperative Business Watch Meeting was held at Studio D on January 9th, marking a collaborative effort between the venue, the San Bernardino Police Department, and the City of San Bernardino. This crucial gathering, which included Fourth Ward Councilman Fred Shorett as a guest speaker, focused on critical issues such as commercial business enforcement, tackling the challenges faced by the unhoused community, and overall city improvements.

Speaking to an engaged audience of local business owners and community leaders, Code Enforcement Officer Joshua Stringer

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Code Enforcement Officer Joshua Stringer discussing the intuitiveness of the SB Go app at Studio D on January 9th, 2024.

provided a detailed overview of his department's operations and challenges. "Our team of 14 field officers work tirelessly across the city," Stringer explained, emphasizing the department's limited resources in the face of diverse challenges. He encouraged using the SB GO app as a convenient tool for residents to report issues directly to the city. "This app not only streamlines the reporting process but also helps us prioritize critical cases," he added.

Discussing the citation process, Stringer clarified the steps involved. "If a property owner ignores requests to clean their property, we initially issue a citation. Continued non-compliance may lead us to take legal steps to ensure cleanliness and safety," he detailed, highlighting the department's

commitment to maintaining the city's aesthetic and structural integrity.

At the meeting, it was also discussed that the City is constructing a Navigation Center at the former "School of Hope" campus to provide low barrier, non-congregate, interim housing to help address the root causes of homelessness. The campus will connect people to resources, medical respite, mental health, substance disorder counseling, individualized case management, job training and placement, and expanded access to permanent housing. It will also assist individuals who are at risk of becoming homeless as local agencies will be onsite to provide rental assistance SB City, cont. on next pg.


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