SPARC, Inc.

Halloween at Rancho Del Sol

Check out the Halloween fun we had at San Juan Mobile Estates!

Saturday, January 26th, 10 individuals with the Habitat for Humanity of the Coachella Valley volunteered at Sahara Mobile Home Park and made a huge difference in one seniors life. Her home was in need of repairs and these volunteers graciously donated their time to remove debris and paint. Take a look at the before and after photos to see the amazing difference! Thank you Habitat for Humanity!

On Saturday Sahara had their Sound the Alarm Event with the Red Cross. 65 volunteers came out and installed 166 free smoke alarms. Some of the volunteers were employees from Arrowhead Water, Lions Club, Wells Fargo and there were City Council Members in attendance as well. Habitat for Humanity was also at Sahara on Saturday, 10 volunteers came to paint the exterior of Space 141.

Lamplighter and Pillar Ridge Shoe Give Away 22 shoes were given away at Lamplighter. All of the families and children were very excited to receive these brand new shoes! After, there was an ice cream social to have the neighbors mingle while the kids enjoyed the shoes. 114 shoes were given away at Pillar Ridge The children enjoyed ice cream sandwiches after picking up their shoes. The parents were grateful for not only the shoes, but the abundance of baby clothes that were free to all residents.

Yesterday SPARC partnered with the University of La Verne’s Office of Community Engagement to bring their annual MLK Day of Service to Copacabana’s seniors. 8 university volunteers and 16 residents attended. There was a Valentine’s Day card making station, a wildflower planting station and BINGO. SPARC provided lunch and BINGO prizes for everyone.

On Saturday January 19th, 75 Red Cross volunteers, including several high school's and the OC Fire Authority, installed free smoke alarms and offered disaster preparedness to San Juan Mobile Estate residents. SPARC provided lunch for everyone.

19 Las Casitas residents attended the Red Cross pre-preparedness seminar and dinner. While at the seminar, they signed up for the February 2nd installation, learned about proper escape procedures and information regarding what to do when other natural disasters strike.

On December 17th, Millbrook had their Holiday Event. Over 40 residents attended. Every child received a Festive Craft Kit which included: a snowman craft, holiday activity book, holiday stamp, red and green glitter tattoo and a holiday pin. Kari did a great job decorating and also set up coloring sheets and a card making activity for the kids. A couple from The Woods played Santa Claus and Mrs Clause. Every child received a gift and had the opportunity to take a picture with Santa. After everyone enjoyed pizza for dinner and decorated cookies for dessert.

On December 13th, Rancho Del Sol had their Holiday Event. Over 80 residents attended. Every child received a Festive Craft Kit which included: a snowman craft, holiday activity book, holiday stamp, red and green glitter tattoo and a holiday pin. After, Santa arrived and each child received a gift. Dinner was catered by Jakes Italian Bistro and there was a holiday cookie tray for dessert. At the end 2 holiday baskets, $25 Stater Bros gift card, $25 Hickory Ranch Gift Cards and a $50 rent credit were raffled off to the adults.

On December 12th, 42 children and 25 adults attended Grandview's Holiday Event! Every child received a Festive Craft Kit which included: a snowman craft, holiday activity book, holiday stamp, red and green glitter tattoo and a holiday pin. After, Santa arrived and each child received a mini stocking filled with candy and picked a toy from the toy chest. Dinner was catered by Jakes Italian Bistro and there was a holiday cookie tray for dessert. At the end a holiday basket, $25 Stater Bros gift card and a $50 rent credit were raffled off to the adults.

On December 10th, 50 residents attended Sahara's Resident Association Meeting. Following the meeting, Sahara had their Red Cross Preparedness Seminar. Gerald Winkel, Red Cross Preparedness Manager, spoke to the residents about the importance of emergency kits, covered the three major disasters that can affect the Palm Springs area and introduced the Smoke Alarm Event that is set for January 26th. The residents enjoyed a spaghetti dinner and 2 emergency kits and a rent credit were raffled off.

On December 8th 95 residents attended Leisure’s holiday program. The children were given gifts that were donated and wrapped by the HOA, then they took a photo with Santa. After, everyone enjoyed a holiday lunch feast that was a community potluck contribution where each household brought something for all to enjoy. This was a great start to the holiday season.