October 1, 2026
40 to Forever Anniversary Gala
Celebrate
Thank You
to everyone who helped make our 40 to Forever Anniversary Gala such a remarkable success.
Together, we celebrated 40 years of Children's Fund creating support, opportunity, and hope for children and families throughout our community. The powerful stories shared throughout the evening reminded us of the life-changing impact that is possible because of your generosity and commitment.
We hope you left inspired not only by the impact Children's Fund makes, but by the difference you make. Thank you for being part of our story and helping us build a brighter future for those we serve.
With gratitude,
Cesar Navarrete
President & CEO
To continue providing Support, Opportunity, and Hope for children, and to help us reach 40 more years, please consider providing a gift below.
THROUGH THE YEARS
1986
San Bernardino County Presiding Juvenile Court Judge Pat Morris recognized a critical gap in services for the children appearing before his court. He envisioned a collaborative solution, one that united public and private sectors to meet urgent needs of children. With the leadership and support of Jack H. Brown, CEO of Stater Bros., they created a nonprofit arm for the County of San Bernardino.
This new entity, originally named First Fund of Children’s Resource, Inc., was created to bridge service gaps and provide essential resources to children in crisis.