Santa Claus Incorporated of Greater San Bernardino

I am so grateful to the abundance of support that Redlands USD receives from Santa Claus Inc. We have a great need in our community, and we can always count on Santa Claus Inc to support us. Many of our families and student are able to meet many of their basic needs such as clothing and hygiene. We are even able to provide some additional support with toys, books and blankets. Thank you for your help.

Santa Claus Inc. has provided the most essential element of life to children, young people, and families for decades and that essential element is joy. As a board member, I am extremely proud of the impact this organization has within San Bernardino County and the greater Inland Empire. The pandemic highlighted just how deep disparities run for children and families within the same school district and same school site. Our most vulnerable children and youth experiencing conditions such as foster care or being unhoused often times are in the greatest struggle just to have their basic needs met so for Santa Claus Inc. to serve in the capacity of supporting those basic needs and beyond it is truly the gift that keeps giving.

I initially got involved to help with some planning for the future. At the time, Santa Claus Inc. was helping kids have a special Christmas by helping the parents shop. They had just helped about 15,000 kids with a 100 percent volunteer team. In 2023, this robust kid-focused organization will help over 200,000 children in Riverside and San Bernardino counties. They are the lead organization for helping underprivileged kids in times of need. They resource, parents, schools, and faith non-profits with over six million dollars of donated products each year. There is nothing that compares with Santa Claus Inc.!! Your generous financial donations provide timely capacity to help place valuable products in the hands of those that directly touch the lives of kids 12 months of the year.

Santa Claus iInc is a wonderful organization that I have supported and been involved since 1978. The many aspects that I have been involved in are many from board member to my help with its Christmas Trees Lane. The funds and community participation has done so much to provide for the youth in our community and the many ways that Santa Claus has served.

I began my support in honor of my mother and her memories of the assistance that Santa Claus assisted her family in very tough years as a child. Through their assistance in their lives made such a impression for me to get involved and continue to do work for this organization. Today through all its programs serving so many is making a difference in so many lives.
It is for those reasons I serve and continue to work for much more community service to our communities.

I have been involved with Santa Claus, Inc. for many years. It is the premier nonprofit serving children with vital essential needs in the Inland Empire! The programs provided by Santa Claus, Inc., not only at Christmas, but all year round, serve virtually every child who is in need of help.

Volunteering and being a part of SCI had been a great experience. It’s good to know that I am making a contribution to our communities. I am a small percentage to the change, but if that change can bring a smile to anyone for even just a second, we did good. And good is done all year long.

Santa Clause Inc. is always helping the community. They partner with several non-profits to ensure kids across the inland and high desert have what they need. We are truly grateful for them.

I have volunteered for this organization for well over 20 years and I love it. We have so many dedicated and caring volunteers to work with that it is a pleasure to go in every week. I am co-chair of the Clothing Department and because of the hard work of our Executive Director, Karen, DiCarlo, the quality of the clothing we are able to give out has increased ten-fold. She has made contacts and agreements with several organizations and the system is working very well. Many people know basically what we do but everyone that comes through for a tour of our facility is very impressed with the way we operate and many of them tell us that they thought they knew what we did but really did not understand everything that goes in to making this organization function as well as it does. It's a great place!!!

I've volunteered with multiple charitable organizations but Santa Claus Inc comes out on top in my book. The volunteers are some of the friendliest and determined people I've ever met and there's a real sense of community here. The management and coordination of resources is right about perfect - this organization never misses a heartbeat. I look forward to volunteering here again this December.

I've had the pleasure of getting an up-close look at the operations of Santa Clains Inc. and am pleased with how they carry out their mission. They tirelessly utilize the resources that they have, and I'm confident that this will continue for years to come.

Santa Claus Inc. has the most loyal and hard-working volunteers I have ever seen. Many volunteers who started with SCI in the 70's are still working there. It's an honor to be part of such a great organization with such giving people.

I have been a longtime supporter of Santa Claus, Inc. My involvement started when I was employed in the 1970's by TRW Ballistic Missile Division located in San Bernardino, CA. I worked in Administrative Services and this department was responsible for community support to local Non-Profit organizations. This support continued until my retirement in 2003. At that time, I became a weekly Wednesday volunteer at The Santa Claus Warehouse preforming many jobs. I now co-chair the Used Book Department that provides books to parents giving them the opportunity to select as many books they like during the Annual Distribution of new a clothing item, new toy, and new book for children approved, ages newborn to 12 years of age. This organization provides miracles to the citizens of the Inland Empire.

Over 20 years ago my friend and I started volunteering at Santa Claus every 3rd Wednesday when we came to San Bernardino to get our hair cut. Then we came every week and when the chairman of the clothing department needed help we agreed to help. Then she passed away and all of a sudden we were in charge of the clothing department for Christmas distribution!! We have been there ever since. Obviously we love what we do and get a good feeling when we know that some needy children are getting something nice for Christmas. We have so many wonderful volunteers that help us all through the year. Great organization.

Santa Claus Inc has been such a blessing to our schools and communities. These volunteers work tirelessly to ensure that our neediest families have what they need to make children smile. Whether it's a birthday gift, Christmas gift or a suitcase with fresh sheets and clothes for our foster children, they always go above and beyond. We appreciate being a partner with this outstanding organization.

Truckload after truckload every week to our Inland Empire partners provide clothing, personal hygiene items, shoes and more to the most needy. Donate to us and see how efficient a well-run charity can be. Over 90 percent of all donations go directly to our children's programs! Come volunteer with us and make a real difference. Call Executive Director Karen DiCarlo at 1-909-553-6838

Santa Claus Inc of SB is a great support system in our community. During this pandemic, they have been extremely resourceful and have found ways to touch the lives of children in our community, through partnerships. In an effort to do a summer outreach to our community, they partnered with our school district to bring Christmas in July. Families were invited to come and select toys for their gifts, but the real mission was to discreetly share food, socks, shoes, and do a wellness check in a safe and private environment. We could not have done this without the support of SCI. Because of their outreach, we were able to collaborate with other agencies to touch the lives of our neediest families. Thank you for always being open to partnership programs that can bring much-needed resources. Your organization is always at the forefront of bridging partnerships and moving resources out as quickly as possible. Thank you for all that you do.

Throughout the pandemic, SantaClaus has continued to serve families. They’ve provided daily essentials , especially hand made masks for children and adults. They’ve kept our clothes closets filled with clothing , underwear, shoes and socks . Thank you.

Santa Claus is a great place to volunteer. The volunteers are super friendly and active all week long. This is a great way to give back to the children in your community by providing Christmas gifts for them. The families are so appreciative at Christmas time. Love volunteering for them every year.

The Olive Branch Development & Empowerment Services, Inc. located in Bloomington Ca, We provide many services to our community and surrounding areas of the Inland Empire. We are so thankful and Blessed to have Santas Inc. they have helped us to provide toys, hygiene as well as clothing for our giving closet which goes to children and families in need. The much needed clothing was such a Blessing it allowed us to help prepare them for back school Which helps build their esteem. Again we are extremly thankful for the "YES" program. We Love You Sandra and all your Volunteers.

Our school district receives annual donations of new clothes, back packs, hygiene kits, school supplies and much more. Hundreds of student benefit in time of need. Our teachers love that support is immediately available and our students / parent appreciate that these services are part of our every day operations and a clear demonstration that we foster a strengths based community approach.

I have volunteered for ten years and am inspired and amazed at the dedication of the group who keep this organization moving. From distributing toys, clothing and books to families at Christmas time, the organization has expanded its year-round program to encompass the needs of children in two counties. With only three (maybe four) employees, we serve more than 100,000 children a year, and the numbers are growing. Anyone who would like to spend their volunteer time in the most gratifying way, come down and see what good work looks like!

Over 90 percent of funds donated to this efficient 70 year old charity goes directly to the children. Learn how to become a volunteer and you'll never be sorry. Santa Claus Incorporated continues to meet the growing needs of the poorest children in the Inland Empire because of our volunteer's help. Many of us have been a helper for over 25 years!
Call us today at 909-885-0090 and become part of our team... we need you.

Santa Claus Inc does an excellent job supporting needs in the local community.

Growing like a weed (a good weed). Santa Claus, Inc. will serve even more children in desperate need this year during the Covid-19 shutdown. The need for their services has grown so much as they have expanded to serve Riverside County as well as San Bernardino County. They need you, healthy volunteers. Won't you please apply to help? We need you to take care of the estimated 200,000 disadvantaged children in our local communities. Here is the link https://santaclausinc.com/volunteer.cfm

Santa Claus Inc. is a great organization! San Bernardino is fortunate to have an organization that serves over 20,000 less fortunate children! Not only do they provide support at Christmas, but with their YES program, they are able to support underserved communities all year long. Santa Claus Inc. is well known in the Inland Empire, and everyone knows if it wasn't for Santa Claus Inc, may children would not receive the essential support they need to thrive and be productive individuals. The staff and board are great and deeply care about the communities they serve.

I have worked with non-profits in San Diego and LasVegas offering assistance to children and their families in need. Never has any impressed me more than Santa Claus Inc./Youth Enrollment Services in their selfless work to lift up these families.

The Santa Claus Inc. organization continues to be an outstanding collaborative partner with the San Bernardino County Black Infant Health (BIH) program. It is refreshing to see the energy of the organizations’ volunteers in serving the County’s residents. Their ability to provide resources to the participants of the BIH program really helps to close the gap for some of residents we serve.

Since working with Santa Claus Inc. I have been amazed! Amazed with all the hard work the volunteers put day in and day out. The dedication that SCI has to help the kids of the Inland Empire you just can't put into words. I have been volunteering with SCI since 2013 and I will continue to volunteer as long as I can.
If you have not had a chance to volunteer here, DO IT! You will see that everyone there puts their heart in all that they do.

My name is Aimee and I'm with Time for Change Foundation. I wanted to give a shout out to Santa Claus Inc. for everything that they do! I work with homeless women and children and this organization provides birthday gifts for our children to help make them feel special on their special day! It is so important to recognize each and every child's birthday especially when they're living in an emergency shelter and might be going through a lot! This organization is always so friendly and organized! They also help our families out during Christmas time, every child deserves to experience Christmas and it's hard for our mothers to provide a proper Christmas when they are experiencing tough times and are living in a shelter. I am very grateful for this organization and all that they do! They say it takes a village to raise a child and I see that working in the world of Non-profits. One organization cannot do it alone! It takes us all working together to provide the highest care possible for our families and to provide them with all the resources needed. Thank you sincerely for everything that you do!!!

Amazing organization , the fact that they provide a store for parents to "purchase" gifts foe their children is really creative and gives the caregivers the dignity of being able to "shop" for their children , they serve one of the biggest counties in america! with so many underserved children they give the community hope

When I retired as an educator, I was looking for a place to volunteer where families were the focus. A friend took me to Santa Claus, Inc. because she felt it would be a perfect match for me. How RIGHT she was! I found volunteers to be friendly, dedicated, hard working and continually looking for ways to provide more services to families and children in need. Since beginning as a volunteer there in 2007, I have had the privilege to work in various positions. These opportunities broadened my understanding of the organization.. We have continued to grow and expand those services. I volunteer with several other groups but Santa Claus, Inc. has earned the "top spot" on my list. Why? This is an organization that goes the "extra mile" for those in need while continuing to be upbeat and tireless in their efforts. This is why they truly exemplify the title, "Great Non Profit".

I visited this organization on behalf of the company I work for. I am able to donate to Santa Claus Inc quite often. This organization and all people involved are wonderful, very kind, understanding, punctual, and communicative. They have on many occasions brought me to tears with their gratitude, kind words and stories of how the donations were utilized. They are always so thankful and love sharing how the community is benefiting from our partnership.
I love this organization!!

Santa Claus, Inc. and its YES program are stellar programs. Santa Claus provides year-round assistance to children in need in one of the poorer areas of California. It is a stable, active non-profit with an incredible Executive Director and a large group of hard-working and committed volunteers. It is an honor to serve on the Board of such a great organization!!

As a public elementary teacher for nearly 40 years, I have had the opportunity to observe children daily. Frequently, when a child was given a small prize, treat or gift I watched him/her choose one for a younger sibling. What I love about Santa Claus Inc. is that a child does not have to choose, every child in the family gets a toy, book and an item of clothing.

A few days before Christmas 2018, a neighbor came to me and told me about another neighbor with five children (ages 9 to 9 mos.) who was not going to be able to give her kids any Christmas gifts. She asked if I could call Santa Claus Inc. I called the warehouse and explained the situation to volunteers there. Clothing was the most critical need for those children as cold mountain weather was already setting in..

I was able to get the children's sizes and by the next day, two hefty bags of beautiful, warm, age-appropriate clothes, shoes and boots filled the bags. I was emotional over this generosity and the children squealed and cried at delivery time.

It was a really good day in this mountain neighborhood thanks to Santa Claus . I will never stop believing in Santa's beautiful spirit.

Hi local pastor in the community who helps out the community and every time I refer a family or find a family in need Santa Claus Inc and always goes above and beyond in helping us

Santa Claus, Inc., is a key organization in our community that supports our students who truly need it most. Through their incredible donations throughout the year, we are able to provide our most needy students with clothing and school supplies - basic items with which they may otherwise have to go without.

Because of Santa Claus, Inc., we have seen an increase in our students' attendance, which has lead to improved confidence and grades. Thank you, Santa Claus, Inc!!! You are changing lives!

Santa Claus Inc continues to expand its impact in the Inland Empire. . Once viewed as a Christmas initiative helping 15,000 kids a year, it is now a leader in serving children. In 2019 this outreach organization will help over 125,000 needy kids living in Riverside and San Bernardino counties. I am honored to have a little part as s volunteer and a monthly financial partner in this trusted organization. . Santa Claus is the leader of the pack when it comes to helping kids facing crisis needs. Over 50 other agencies rely on Santa Claus, Inc to do thier service work.

I am a Homeless /Foster Liaison for San Bernardino City Unified School District. I have worked very closely with Santa Claus INC for the last 11 years. They have helped to provide clothing, shoes, back packs, school supplies; and hygiene products on a regular basis. They have been a real blessing to the district and the community in general. They implemented a birthday program where children get a gift and a birthday cake on their birthday. During the holiday time they assist the families by giving gifts and clothing for children. Most importantly, in time of crisis they rise to the occasion by assisting families in their areas of need. During the fire season Santa Claus INC worked closely with community agencies and gave families resources to replace clothing and personal items. I was sharing with Sandy Lourenco that a family had lost a mother in child birth. The father recorded her heartbeat just before her death. He told me when affordable., he was going to build a bear for himself and all 4 children and input his wife's heartbeat. Sandy made it possible for the family to purchase the bears. It brought so much joy to their hearts.

I have had the honor to volunteer countless hours with Santa Claus Incorporated helping the under-served children of the Inland Empire. When I began in the 1980s the need wasn't nearly as great, but we helped those we could. Last year this organization served over 90,000 latino children and over 35,000 others right here in our community. Without the year round services of this wonderful non-profit these 125,000 needy children would have gone without shoes, coats, socks, underwear, pants, shirts, school supplies and personal hygiene. Thank the Lord for all who serve, donate and volunteer! God bless you all

Amazing charity group that my Glendora Sewing Guild sews for. I have been involved with this group for 5 years now and when I turn in little dresses for the kids I know they will go to kids that really need it. My guild turns in hundreds of items per year. Its extra special that Santa Clause of SB sends us thank you letters confirming what we sent and how happy they were to receive it. Can't speak highly enough about this organization!

This wonderful organization has helped so many families in our area. Every person I have ever interacted with that is associated with Santa Claus, Inc. has a heart of gold.

Santa Claus Inc. Is an amazing organization that provides basic need items to impoverished kids in San Bernardino and in Riverside Counties. Without their services, I know over 100,000 kids each year would be going without things that make their lives better. Thanks Santa Claus Inc. For serving kids throughout the year. Services are year round. Because needs are not seasonal.

This fine organization is The Premier group in the Inland Empire providing the much needed assistance to the under served community. Through outstanding efforts, the outreach of Santa Claus Inc now reaches beyond the original Christmas time target of toys, clothing and books to children that would otherwise go without. Year round help is now a reality due to the tremendously talented team behind Santa Inc.

The Santa Claus warehouse is bustling with construction workers. We are installing the most efficient solar panels to reduce our energy costs for decades ( the 25 year cost savings will top $225,000. Thank you to Sun-Lux for the low non-profit rate for us!

As the co-chairman of the Clothing Department I can assure you things are in full swing trying to get ready for our annual Christmas Distribution to needy children in the Inland Empire. We are packaging clothing like crazy in order to have enough items ready for the parents to select on their "shopping trip" through our workshoppe. The toy and book departments are doing the same thing. We work every Wednesday from 9 to 12 so if you want to help just show up and we will find a place for your. Our Open House is being held on December 4th - check our website for more info -- and that is the day the workshoppe looks its very best and everyone is welcome to drop by for a snack and something to drink. If you haven't had a tour we will be happy to take you on one. Also, if you have time from December 5th to December 12th that you would like to serve as an "escort" to our recipients to take them on their shopping trip, please let us know what days and hours you can help. Hope to see you there soon.

Santa Claus does an amazing job of providing special gifts to the needy children of the Inland Empire. It has established wonderful partnerships with a large variety of nonprofits that also serve children.

Santa Claus Inc. consistently provides assistance to families in San Bernardino. I am a service provider in homes that are impacted by low socio-eco levels. The gifts given by Santa Claus are a boon at birthday and Christmas time.

As a Board Member of Santa Clause Inc. (SCI) and a former resident of San Bernardino, I am thankful for everything Santa Clause Inc. does for our families in our communities. Growing up in San Bernardino was not easy for my family and I. like many of our families, we struggle to have food at the table, clothes in our backs or a toy to play with. I am humble to say that I was one of those children that benefited from getting something from SCI.

I didn't know that one day i would be part of such an amazing organization with amazing people volunteering and working for SCI. Our Y.E.S. program has expanded the services to provide much needed assistance. They truly care and I am thankful and honor to be part of SCI and give back to our families in need.

Juan M. Lopez

Veronica’s Home Of Mercy a woman and children’s Transitional Living Home in San Bernardino is very thankful for the clothing, shoes, toys, hygiene products, and many other emergencies needed items. These items help the woman and children prepare for school, work, appointments, ect.. We are so grateful for the caring attitude and graciousness of each volunteer that works at Santa Claus Inc . Thank you for the hard work you all do for the community.

Sandy has been extremely helpful in assisting our Early Start Start families. The families enjoy their birthday bags and all of the wonderful goodies included! Our families in need truly appreciate all of your hard work in organizing materials and always thinking about our baby's and family's needs. You're the best!!

Sandy, and the entire staff and Santa Clause Inc. are wonderful! Our district has been blessed to be able to benefit from such a wonderful organization. Santa Claus Inc. has donated so many different items to our families in need, such as bedding, socks, school supplies, and shoes. Our district and families are so appreciative of what Santa Claus Inc. has done for us and our youth. Thank you!
Foster Youth/Homeless Liaison

A wonderful organization that helps thousands of children each year. I was a volunteer for their YES program. There is nothing like it anywhere! Helping children with school supplies, warm jackets, books - you name they do it.

I have worked as a year round volunteer for Santa Claus Inc 8 years. It has been a blessing for my life to see so many families help by this organization. The hundreds or volunteers make this organization shine in our community. I can't wait each week for Wednesday to come so that I can see families and other organization helped at the Santa Claus Workshop. Since I have been volunteer my Christmas's have never been the same. God Bless Santa Claus Inc and the new YES Program.
Robert Hagen, Retired Teacher

Angels' Closet Charities is so grateful for all Sandy and this wonderful organization does to make a difference in the lives of Children. Your love and kindness in helping us provide clothing to at risk, in need middle school and high school students is greatly appreciated.

Amazing charity! So happy to be a part of this charity.

Volunteering for this organization is an amazing experience. The support from and for law enforcement is incredible when it comes to helping children in need. So many selfless volunteers. I am honored to support them when I can.

I came to Santa Claus Inc. to volunteer in 2008 and now I come every Wednesday from 8am till noon at our San Bernardino warehouse. We are like a family all working towards one goal of helping children and their families with much needed items. Santa Claus Inc. is 65 years young and not ready to retire yet LOL. We are working hard helping children and their parents at Christmas and all year long.

Thank goodness that there is a group like this who is dedicated to serving the young ones in our community. There is no greater joy than to see a smile be placed on the face of a child. The youth are our tomorrow and if we enrich our youth, we will all be promised a brighter tomorrow. Thank you Santa Claus Inc. for your commitment to the community, your kind hearts will always be remembered.

Truly blessed beyond words to know all the amazing hearts at Santa clause inc. There is no better non profit around. These folks are so dedicated to helping those in need. Thank you, Santa Clause Inc!

I have known this org for over 20 years. Their services and passion in delivering their mission inspired me. I love the great teams that volunteer their time to help Santa Claus Inc. 65 years of helping kids using best practice and hiant hearts. I am so proud to have Santa Claus Inc. In our community.

Santa Claus Inc. Is an amazing nonprofit that helps children in poverty with needed items during critical times. My kids were helped in 1995, and they are still working hard to help more kids every day. Thank you Santa Claus Inc. for all you do in our impiverished community and for the families that have dire need for support.

Happy 65th anniversary, Santa Claus, Inc.!!!!! I started volunteering for Santa Claus, Inc. with my daughters through National Charity League in 1986. I went up through the ranks, chairing Christmas Tree Lane, serving on the board as President for 9 years, and becoming the first paid employee (Executive Director) of the organization in 2012. I couldn't be prouder of our great organization! We have grown 500% over the past four years, serving over 100,000 children each year through our signature Christmas Distribution and our year round Youth Enrichment Services (YES!) programs. YES! works with 8 school districts, county services, a long list of other nonprofits, law enforcement, and others to make sure that the essential and emergency needs of children throughout the Inland Empire are met. Thanks to our wonderful volunteers. You are the heart of our grand old organization!

Santa Claus Inc. is a consistent community partner of Threadz Clothes Closet. Sandy and her team are so encouraging and inspiring. They have been instrumental in helping Threadz stock its shelves with new and relevant clothing for the San Bernardino high school students that Threadz serves. Thank you for always thinking of us!!

Threadz Staff

This organization is amazing! They are so organized and helpful to the community. My real estate office (Tarbell, Realtors) has volunteered there every year for the past 5 years and we couldn't be more proud to be there to be a part of such an amazing experience. They know what they are doing and are very good at it. The community is so grateful for their involvement with the community.

We look forward to it every year!

Sincerely,
Lisa Doviddio
Tarbell, Realtors

Sandy and the entire Santa Claus Inc. staff are so organized and efficient!
We are so appreciative of all their assistance to include shoes, clothing, socks, undergarments, back packs. Kids can always count on them for support!
They have helped so many youth at our school district!
Ever so appreciative!
Alma Banuelos, McKinney Vento & Foster Youth Liaison

Santa Claus Inc. has been a wonderful community partner for Dignity Health Community Hospital of San Bernardino. We are so thankful for all the items donated to help out our expecting/ new mothers . The staff will go above and beyond to help out families in need. I have had the pleasure to work with Sandra, Marcia and Pat for over a year. They have been so kind, and helpful. Truly an amazing organization!

I HAVE VOLUNTEERED, TOURED THE FACILITY AND HAD CLIENTS IN THE SAN BERNARDINO AREA WHO HAVE UTILIZED THE SERVICES. AS A MEMBER OF NATIONAL CHARITY LEAGUE, MY DAUGHTER AND I HAVE BEEN INVOLVED BY HELPING WITH OPEN HOUSE, MAKING HUNDREDS OF CANDY ROLLS AND DONATING ITEMS. MY HUSBAND HAS HELPED TAKE FAMILIES THROUGH ON DISTRIBUTION DAY. AS A SOCIAL WORKER FOR CFS IN SAN BERNARDINO, I KNOW THE EXTREME NEED AND POVERTY ISSUES AFFECTING THIS AREA. I AM SO GRATEFUL THIS PROGRAM EXISTS!

I volunteered during the Christmas Shoe Distibution and had an amazing, eye opening experience. This organization truly gives so much to those in need. I got to see it first hand and am excited do to more volunteering here in the future!

I volunteered with UC Riverside Circle K and helped parents shop for gifts for their children! It was my first time volunteering there, and it was very fun yet very heart-warming to help parents pick gifts. The staff are also very friendly and answered any questions that were asked. I would definitely volunteer there again!

I have been volunteering for 3 years. They are a very organized association. I helped with shopping with people for their children. Every year parent struggles to give their kids a little something. This organization makes it happen. I've looked to see how else I can contribute and plan on volunteering and contributing for as long as possible. This is one of the BEST I've seen and how many families they help out! Santa Claus Inc is one of the best charity organizations. The volunteers are very proud to be a part of and so am I.

Santa Claus Inc. is a wonderful organization. As a teacher for the San Bernardino City Unified School District I was happy to see several of my families benefit from the generosity of Santa Claus Inc. As a volunteer I had the privilege of escorting parents while shopping for their children. They are truly grateful that Santa Claus Inc. helps to provide their children with clothing and toys for a happy holiday. The coordinators work very hard to make the experience for both the families and volunteers an enjoyable one. It benefits thousands of children! I will be there this December. THANK YOU to all those that make it happen!

Santa Claus, Inc. has been a great community partner to have. Our organization serves Domestic Violence survivors and they have always been there to help our clients. They are a great resource and provide such a wonderful service to the Inland Empire. -Leslie

I volunteered to help distribute clothing, toys, books and games to many families last year at Christmas. The gratitude displayed and the relief that they would have anything for their children was so evident and the tears from many were all the thanks we needed. Planning on keeping up book and magazine donations for them, new snd used. Plus making baby blankets to donate.

I teach pregnant and parenting teens and Santa Claus Inc. has been such a blessing to the program. They are so dependable and they provide our students and their children with so many necessities and more. As a teacher, I am so grateful to work with an organization that helps meet the basic needs of teens and children in the community. It truly takes a village, and Santa Claus Inc. is a huge part of blessing our village.

Santa Clau's Inc is just magical. I have grown up in San Bernardino all of my life and i learned of SCI during the 2015 Christmas season. I volunteered to help out the first day and i loved it so much I ended up volunteering almost every single day. From the outside it look's like a small building surrounded by storage but when you actually get to experience the love and passion each and every single staff member and volunteer has, it brightens up your life. It's amazing that a relatively small group of people every year pump out so much for the local families.

There are amazing, giving, hard working people who love the work that they do. I am honored to know them.

Santa Claus Inc is a wonderful organization helping families with children. I volunteered by sewing quilts for them, and I volunteered during their distribution days before Christmas. I met the families we were helping, and I personally helped them pick clothing and toys for their children. It's a wonderful organization and worth your time and donations.

I just finished a tour at Santa Claus Inc., and it is mindblowing what this nonprofit has accomplished. While this organization sounds Christmas-based, they help the local community all year around. On top of their Christmas distribution, they have a birthday program that gives gifts to kids whose parents don't bother to celebrate their birthdays. And they have a new program called All My Own where they provide abused kids who were just taken from the homes by the CPS and taken to Loma Linda hospital a big bag of clothes, blankets, toys, etc. And they have three professional seamstresses who volunteer to make children clothes, blankets, bags, and even clothes for the toys. If you were to walk around here and saw the countless handcrafted stuff and how clean and organized the place is, you could tell how passionate, how loving the volunteers of the organization are.

Last weekend the head to toe was amazing helping families out is a great and it was the best feeling ever knowing that i made a little bit of a difference in some kids life by giving shoes, toys, and hats.

Make a Difference Day today at the Santa Claus workshoppe. This is what makes Santa Claus, Inc. (SCI) so great! A very special thank you to the San Bernardino Police Department, and in particular, Officer Walton and Officer Martin for making the raffles so much fun for the 350 plus kids! Also a big thanks to over 300 college students who volunteered today. Join us as a volunteer, donate, make a difference! It's all in the children's smiles!

This organization may not be widely known to the community it serves, but spend a little time around the warehouse and you will see the impact that Santa Claus, Inc has on Inland Empire children and families. I spent some time volunteering with SCI and immediately fell in love with all of the wonderful things they pride those they serve. SCI gives all year round. School districts, other non-profits, government programs, SCI helps them all continuously. I am so proud to be a part of their team.

I am the Program Director of Kids Connection Community Outreach Program located in Redlands, CA. Santa Claus Inc and Kids Connection have been working together over the past year and a half in making an impact in the lives of children. SCI has been instrumental in assisting us with Christmas gifts, Back to School needs, Seasonal Footwear and Monthly Birthday Bags. The kids we serve have been truly blessed by SCI.

Staff and volunteers are always kind and helpful. They go beyond the call of duty to assist children in our community.

I've worked with this charity for many years and I am so pleased that they will be able to thank our wonderful military personnel this year by offering them the opportunity to come to the workshoppe to select some new clothing, a new toy and a new book for each of their children. Helping these military personnel who give so much to protect each and every one of us is a great honor.

I have been involved with Santa Claus Inc for over six years. They do outstanding work for thousands of families in the Inland Empire. The family of volunteers are the most dedicated group of people I have ever worked with. God Bless Santa Claus Inc.

Santa Claus, Inc, is the best nonprofit organization to help children in the San Bernardino area. They not only help children for the holiday season, they are always looking for different ways to help children in need.

Great non profit, and fantastic organization. Looking forward to coming back to help at make a difference day on Oct. 24 . Let's keep up the good work!

Volunteering at Santa Claus Inc is the true spirit of Christmas... giving in every way possible. The volunteers week in and week out work tirelessly to provide clothing, toys, quilts, shoes and joy to the working poor and other indigent families. Their unselfish dedication could not be purchased nor appreciated unless experienced, as I have witnessed for many years. I work with a terrific team in the sewing department.

I have seen first hand how SCI's new year-round program "All My Own" has helped children going into foster care from Loma Linda Children's Hospital. The bag of many gifts the Santa Claus Incorporated volunteers bring to these children is many times the only possessions that these abused children have in the world as they move to their new foster home. You should see the happiness in their eyes. We at the hospital will remember this program as one of the most helpful ever. Thank you

I am a volunteer at Santa Claus, Inc. It is a fabulous organization! We do so many wonderful things to help children throughout the Inland Empire. We have a wonderful Christmas Distribution Program which serves over 15,000 children, add to that the year-round program called 'A Community Cares' where we supply needy children with clothing, toys We have another program which gives Birthday gift bags to those in need. A new program called 'All My Own' works with foster children exiting a hospital stay. They are given special items for them to have as "their own" and it is given to them in a beautiful backpack made by our very own Sewing Department. SCI is the best!!!

Santa Claus really helps many families and i am glad to be a part of them and just like the "real " Santa we work all year to make a brighter future for all we help!

I love Santa Claus Inc. their goals for helping the community is something i have always wanted to do, and working with SCI allows me to take part in the big picture instead of the smaller scale i used to do!!

I was blessed with the opportunity to work at Santa Claus, Inc. as a volunteer from the mid 1980's to 2012, during which time I spent 9 years as the organization's President. Volunteering for such a great organization was a wonderful and rewarding experience throughout much of my life - one that I most definitely will return to one day. I was hired as the organization's first employee (and first Executive Director) just before its 60 Year Diamond Jubilee celebration in December 2012. Because of the tremendous accomplishments of SCI and its strong history of commitment to local communities It had become obvious that it was absolutely one of the most vital resources for low income families throughout Inland Empire cities. It had also become obvious that it was growing, not by choice, but because the need for services in local areas was steadily increasing. The decision was made that in order for the organization to grow and flourish it needed someone at the helm - a person who would be accountable for setting and reaching strong goals for the organization, who would develop and maintain a major donor base and oversee grant development and the financial health of the organization, who would develop and implement strong programs, and, last but not least, who would manage a very committed group of volunteers. Since 2012 SCI has nearly tripled its giving from 18,000 to over 55,500 in 2014. The SCI Year Round programs are flourishing, having touched the lives of over 42,000 children in 2014. I am so very proud of all of the wonderful volunteers who work tirelessly with such tremendous commitment to make Santa Claus, Inc. one of the most forward thinking and most effective organizations in our state.

I have worked at Santa Claus for 5 years and am proud to be a current member of the Board. Santa Claus has grown tremendously during this time in serving children and families. It's year round program provides help beyond the holiday season. Most of the work is done by volunteers. What sets Santa Claus apart from other charities is the spirit and ingenuity of the volunteers.

Over the years, Santa Claus Inc has adopted the Colton Joint Unified School District. They have been a blessing to numerous families in our district. It is because of their generosity, we have been able to provide the less fortunate in our district, with Christmas gifts and other essential items that they would not receive otherwise. Their generosity does not stop at Christmas. Their generosity extends throughout the year and continues to meet the needs of our families!

Santa Claus, Inc. has been fabulous for our students and families at Emmerton Elementary. They have supplied us with shoes for our students. They even sent a member from Santa Claus, Inc. to our school wide orientation, which was the day before school started to make sure our students had opportunities for new shoes.

In addition to helping our families at Christmas time. Santa Claus Inc. has provided our "Superhero Readers" with new books for awards. This helps our students to take books home to their families and to promote literacy. Many times, they do not have enough books in their home for their children to read.

Another fantastic part of Santa Claus, Inc. this year has been the donations for our annual "Reindeer Lane" gift shop for the kids. We appreciated all their help and donations to help make a successful gift shop for our kids.

Our PTO and volunteers love to go to Santa Claus Inc. during distribution time. We love to help and it makes all of us feel so good to help others. They do a fantastic service to the community.

Holidays 1979, our family is enduring chronic unemployment, a few medical set backs and other financial issues that led us to seek out public assistance and completely forget about Xmas and what it meant. Until one day I saw my Aunt and others - arrive at home with "secret packages". Those same packages including a Barbie doll wearing white little heels and a pink bathing suit destined for me, helped me understand that there were people who cared about a young Hispanic child, and what she felt on such an important Holiday. The memory has never left me. It has been present through my college career at UCLA and subsequently Harvard, and in my professional decision to work in the not-for-profit realm! In 2012 I met Karen DiCarlo- SCI's Executive Director and within a second I knew this was the same place that helped us, and over half a million children, so many years ago and every year since 1952. SCI is the true definition of charitable giving, nonprofit focus and genuine community dedication. I am PROUD to be affiliated with such an incredible charity, great leadership and above all true commitment to help the needy in our Inland Empire community. SCI belongs with the best, United Way, Red Cross and others that have survived half a century of helping others!

I've organized an annual Make a Difference Day event at Santa Claus, Inc. on behalf of the Delta Sigma Pi fraternity for more than 10 years. Our 200+ members cherish their contribution to this worthy charity. When I return to assist with distribution after our event each year, I am gratified to see first-hand how our efforts and donations impact SCI's clients. This organization is a shining example of what can be accomplished when a dedicated and caring group of individuals come together in selfless contribution to their community.

My name is Harriet and I have been serving as a Santa Claus Incorporated volunteer for almost 50 years. Even though I am almost ninety years old, I still knit sweaters and blankets for the children. I have served many roles with the organization and have invited many to serve with me. There has never been a more worthwhile endeavor with which to spend my time, and the countless others who have volunteered with me all feel the same. Won't you contact Santa Claus Incorporated today and share your skills, time and money to help the children that are so needy in our community. I look forward to meeting you at the Santa Claus workshoppe soon. God bless

I have been a volunteer for this fantastic organization for several years, most notably as the organizer for the annual fund raising golf tournament in San Bernardino. After the last 3 years that I served in this capacity in which we were able to raise significant funds to help the children and their parents for the annual Christmas distribution, I had to resign because of ill health. But I continue to donate clothes, shoes, books, etc. and also take part in the annual Christmas Tree event which is one of their major fund-raising events. Organizing and running a golf event takes a lot of time and work, but I was always provided with support from the staff and other volunteers. And because the organization is so well known in the region, local businesses were always willing to sign up teams of golfers, purchase tee signs, plus provide many raffle prizes of significant value. This non-profit is truly one of the best. Do not hesitate to call me at 909-790-9222 if any questions.

Lydia Orrantia

Santa Claus Inc. is our family's favorite local children's charity. I have been involved with Santa Claus for a very long time as attending the charity's beautiful Christmas Tree Lane event every year is a 30 year tradition in our family. The amazing work that is done by Santa Claus in our community is so vital for those who are less fortunate. My family has moved away from San Bernardino but my husband and I still go back to volunteer for our favorite charity. We are especially excited about Santa Claus, Inc.'s year round program. It is the perfect way for Santa Claus to continue expanding its wonderful work.

We have taught our children and other family members about the joy of volunteering by involving them at Santa Claus Incorporated. Four generations of family members have volunteered there because the experience of helping others in our own community is so real at Santa Claus Inc. Many helpers at this fine old non-profit were helped by the organization when they were young. Many of these people are very successful members of society today and give a great deal of credit for their joy at the holidays to Santa Claus Incorporated. They want to give back to the organization that helped them when they were young, and so many continue to do so. Some who I am friends with are today doctors, businessmen and women, political leaders and teachers. They all give credit for their success attitude to the dignity of being helped by caring volunteers Santa Claus Incorporated. You should come to our workshoppe and see how to become involved with the Inland Empire's largest children's charity today. Call us at 909-885-0090

There aren't enough words to say how much I enjoy working at Santa Claus, Inc. as a volunteer. After many years of service I still feel that way after almost 40 years.

In my opinion Santa Claus, Inc. is the most worthwhile organization in San Bernardino County. Its staff and volunteers are wonderfully community minded. I have been a volunteer for over 20 years and plan to be there for at least 20 more years. I am proud to be a member of the Santa Claus, Inc. family!

Santa Claus Inc. is such a blessing to our community!! They are always so generous to our local families who live in poverty. They give our children the opportunity to experience the magic of Christmas. I work with teen parents and Santa Claus Inc. has always been generous and helped our teens in time of need, even offering help throughout the year. Teen parents face so many challenges and getting needed supplies for their children can be such a big stress relief. Stress levels often rise during the holidays or times of need, Santa Claus Inc's service fills that gap and helps reduce the likelihood of relationship violence or theft (that can sometimes happen when someone finds themselves unable to fulfill a need). Santa Claus Inc. is a wonderful organization filled with caring people.

I have volunteered with Santa Claus Inc. for over ten years. It is a group of caring volunteers who wish that all children could have something special for Christmas. We have added a department that gives things out all year long so that we are reaching and assisting many more children than before. We are well organized and work all year to make sure that we are ready for Distribution the first week of December. In 2014 we served over 13,000 children. In 2015, we hope to serve 15,000. With the support of the community, we will reach that goal. It is a special feeling to know that we have helped parent and child. I think this is one of the best nonprofits I have ever been associated with.

I have come to know Santa Claus Inc. quite well over the last couple of years and I am incredibly impressed with this amazing non-profit! The volunteers are amazingly committed with their time and energy. The executive director is the most outstanding I have known! And best of all, this non-profit serves kids in an area where the needs are significant!

This is such a great organization that has been around for over 60 years. I help out there when I can and the people are absolutely wonderful and so dedicated to providing the needy children of this area with clothes, toys and books. What a great place to volunteer!!

I have worked as a volunteer for Santa Claus, Inc. for almost thirty years. I have experienced it's growth into one of the Inland Empire's largest children's charities. When I started in 1985 this fine non-profit organization served almost four thousand children through it's annual week-long Christmas distribution. By 2014 we served over 55,340 children through Christmas and year-round programs. Please come volunteer with us so we can help even more of the extremely poor families and children in the greater San Bernardino area. Over 99% of everyone who works for Santa Claus, Inc are volunteers just like me. Once you come work with us, you will stay for years like I have.

This is the most worthy charity I have seen in the Inland Empire! Santa Claus, Inc. helps over 50,000 needy kids a year through 2 wonderfully successful programs - a year round outreach program and a Christmas Distribution program. Through these programs they provide new clothing, toys, educational materials, backpacks, books, birthday baskets, blankets, shoes, warm coats, and much more. They have hundreds of wonderful volunteers who help families in Colton, Highland, Redlands, Rialto, and San Bernardino. Santa Claus, Inc. is the best!

This is the finest organization I have ever been a part of. The long-term dedication of hundreds of volunteers is amazing. The quality and quanitity of donations to needy children is greater than any other agency of its kind in the area. More than 18,000 children are served each year. The agency strives to put Christmas back in the home - so that parents can provide a happy holiday for their children. We have begun to reach out to the same population throughout the year. Working for this agency is an honor and a thrill.

I have volunteered with this organization for over 8 years and it is a wonderful place. This year - 2011 - we gave new clothes, new toys, and new books to about 11,000 children. In addition we served another 5,000 children through our Outreach Program where we assist other charities in our area. We give out our gifts the first week in December because surveys have shown that there is less violence in the homes if the parents know that they have at least something to give their children for Christmas (or whatever their current beliefs dictate). One parent is invited - by invitation with an appointment date and time -- to come to our warehouse and then they are escorted by a volunteer on a "shopping" trip to select the clothes, toys and book they would like to have for their children. In the surveys completed by the recipients they have indicated that they have been treated with dignity and respect and enjoyed the shopping. Because San Bernardino has just been listed as the second poorest large city in the United States (behind only Detroit) there is a great need for our services. We are limited only by the space we have and the money we receive in donations. We are working on programs to get more grants from larger corporations and hopefully we can maintain at least the same level of giving to the needy children as we have in the past. We have many ladies that make dresses, pajamas, and nighgowns for us and other ladies that knit slippers to go with the pajamas or knit or crochet sweaters or ponchos to either go with the dresses or be matched with a pair of pants. Ladies also make baby blankets for us or larger blankets that are used in a gift for older children in the form of a "sleepover kit" which will include other items such as a stuffed animal or a game, etc. Any help is always appreciated -- whether it be in the form of money or in the form of work done either at home or at the warehouse. We will be happy to give anyone a tour. Check out our website and give us a call or e-mail us.