Angels Over Cliffs

09/05/2026

Shavon Lefridge
Before Angels Over Cliffs, my family and I spent nearly four years homeless. We lived in hotels, on couches, in a friend's car, and anywhere we could find a safe place to sleep.

During that time, I was working, doing everything I knew how to do, and fighting every single day to keep my children together and moving forward. My kids were doing homework, school projects, dances, proms, and even graduations out of hotel rooms. One of my greatest prayers was that I would not have a second child graduate while we were still living in a hotel.

The struggle became even harder when the father of my children left, and suddenly I was carrying everything on my own. I was trying to be both parents, keep food on the table, keep my children emotionally afloat, and somehow find a way out of homelessness at the same time. We reached out to organizations that were supposed to help, but too often we were met with prejudice, assumptions, endless waiting lists, broken promises, or programs that left us feeling forgotten. After so many disappointments, I truly began to lose hope. I started to believe that maybe this was just going to be our life.

Then Angels Over Cliffs came alongside us.

What Angels Over Cliffs gave my family was so much more than assistance. They gave us love, life, hope, and dignity. They reminded us that we mattered. Through Bible studies, holiday events, birthday pop-ups, Christmas giveaways, Easter celebrations, Mother's Day events, and countless acts of kindness, they restored joy to my children. For the first time in a long time, my kids had something to look forward to. Every week they were excited about the next Bible study, the next event, the next opportunity to be surrounded by people who genuinely cared about them.

Angels Over Cliffs also strengthened my faith during one of the darkest seasons of my life. When I felt broken, defeated, and exhausted, they reminded me that God had not forgotten us. They stood beside me, encouraged me, prayed with me, and helped me keep going when I wasn't sure how much strength I had left.

Today, my family is housed.
My children have beds.
We have a home.
We have stability.
Most importantly, we have hope again.

I am now a lead case manager for Angels Over Cliffs and helping to love people right where they're at. My lived experience helps me to love people even better.

Sometimes I sit in my apartment and look around and wonder how we made it through everything we survived. The answer is simple: God carried us, and Angels Over Cliffs was one of the ways He did it.

Angels Over Cliffs didn't just help us survive homelessness.
They helped us believe in life again.
For that, I will be forever grateful.

With tremendous gratitude and so much appreciation
Shavon Le Fridge

09/04/2026

Because of YOU, Lives Are Changing Every single day, our community reminds us what it looks like when people choose compassion over comfort, action over apathy, and hope over fear. In just the last two months, Angels Over Cliffs has been able to wrap around multiple families in crisis, and it’s only possible because you continue to stand with us.

Here’s what your support made happen:
Family of Seven, pregnant with twins, is now safely navigating their housing plan with us. They are stable, supported, and no longer facing this journey alone.

26‑year‑old who aged out of foster care and was living in his car during the summer heat is now sheltered, connected, and moving forward.

Family of Five was officially approved for housing, a huge milestone and a brand‑new chapter.

Single female was exited off the streets and placed into a safe room rental.

Another 36‑year‑old woman experiencing homelessness for three days was connected to a room rental almost immediately. God’s fingerprints were all over that moment.

A young couple who suddenly lost their housing is now safe in a motel room while we help them rebuild stability.

This is what community looks like.
This is what you make possible.
This is why we keep going.

Thank you for being the hands and feet of hope in Corona/Norco/Eastvale.

We couldn’t do any of this without you.

09/03/2026

September is C‑PTSD Awareness Month.

I live with Complex PTSD, not because of one event, but because of years of Big‑T trauma that shaped my nervous system long before I understood what trauma even was.

I come from a deeply dysfunctional family system.
I grew up around domestic violence, alcohol addiction, drug addiction, and needles at an age when I should’ve been learning safety. I’ve survived homelessness. I’ve survived addiction. I’ve survived being beaten and left for dead in the woods. I’ve seen what murder does to a family. I've seen what su***de does to a family.

My story has chapters most people never talk about out loud.
But I’m not sharing this to dwell in it.
I’m sharing it because healing is possible.
When someone finally surrenders the pain…
When they get the right tools…
When they find the right therapist…
When they stop surviving and start healing…

The body, mind, and spirit can change.

C‑PTSD affects how my brain and nervous system respond to the world.

It means I can be fully capable, leading teams, facilitating rooms, laughing, traveling, planning, loving my life and still have days where getting out of bed feels impossible.

Days where I withdraw, become quiet, forgetful, or slow to respond.

Days where I don’t have the words to explain what’s happening because my nervous system is doing the talking.

From the outside, it can look like distance, disinterest, or inconsistency.

Inside, it’s often exhaustion, emotional regulation, or a trigger that doesn’t make sense to anyone else.

But here’s the truth:
I am still me on the days I’m thriving.
And I am still me on the days I’m struggling.

C‑PTSD is part of my story, but it is not the whole story.

God has given me beauty for ashes.

Because of everything I’ve lived through, I’m able to love people exactly where they are.

I understand things others don’t.

I can sit with people in their pain without flinching.

My trauma didn’t take me out, it equipped me to help others heal.

If you’re quietly struggling, you’re not alone.

If you love someone with C‑PTSD, patience, consistency, and compassion matter more than you know.

If this helps even one person feel seen, understood, or less ashamed, then sharing it is worth it.

09/02/2026

✨ The Angels Over Cliffs Second Chance Auction Is LIVE!

Anyone from anywhere can bid!

Your favorite items are BACK and this round is packed with incredible experiences, luxury adventures, and one‑of‑a‑kind treasures you won’t want to miss.

🔥 Featured Auction Highlights:

📸 Adelyn Beltran Photography
Capture your family’s story with a stunning professional session.

🦌 Argentina Luxury Hunting Trip
A 6‑day, 5‑night adventure for two hunters + guests. Big‑game hunting, high‑volume dove shooting, and a luxury lodge experience.

🖼 Bradford Portraits
Museum‑quality portrait session with a handcrafted canvas.

🎢 Six Flags Magic Mountain Tickets Four passes to the Thrill Capital of the World.

⚾️ Grayson Rodriguez Autographed Baseball
Official MLB ball with hologram + protective case.

🎥 Hollywood Wax Museum Experience Two admission certificates to all four attractions.

👮‍♂️ Corona Police VIP Experience
Step into the simulator, make split‑second decisions, then enjoy lunch with the Chief.

🏀 Jarred Vanderbilt Autographed Lakers Photo
Officially authenticated Lakers memorabilia.

🇳🇿 New Zealand Luxury Hunting Adventure
Hunters, spouses, and non‑hunters welcome : explore world‑class activities beyond the hunt.

⛳️ Paradise Golf Game‑Changer Package Three ways to elevate your golf game.

🏌‍♀️Paradise Golf Private Party for 20
The ultimate golf experience for your group.

🐑 Psalm 23 Original Painting
A beautiful, faith‑inspired artwork by Jennifer Vargas.

🏠 Realm Home Renovation Advisory Professional guidance to plan your next home upgrade.

🚿 Moen Motion Sense Touchless Faucet Upgrade your kitchen with hands‑free convenience.

💛 Every bid directly supports Angels Over Cliffs and helps families in crisis find stability, safety, and hope.

Register & Start Bidding Now 👇

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Don’t wait!
These items won’t last long.
Bid big.
Change lives.

09/02/2026

Conflict resolution isn’t just a skill, it’s a lifeline for families fighting their way out of homelessness.

Last night’s class, taught by our incredible board secretary Erin Brown, reminded us exactly why this matters so deeply.

Erin brings a level of compassion, trauma‑informed language, and genuine love for our families that is unmatched. Our Cliff Climbers trust her, respect her, and look up to her. Last night, you could feel that connection in the room.
Everyone was engaged, everyone participated, and the feedback was powerful.

In a world overflowing with chaos, crisis, entitlement, and “me‑me‑me” energy, learning how to navigate conflict in a healthy, uplifting way is transformational. And that’s exactly what happened.

Last night’s class wasn’t just helpful, it was healing.
It gave our families tools to communicate better, protect their peace, and stay focused on their climb out of homelessness.

We are so proud of our Cliff Climbers for showing up, leaning in, and choosing growth. And we are endlessly grateful for Erin, whose heart continues to change lives one class at a time.

09/01/2026

🧀💛 September is Cheese Toast Month at Sizzler Corona! 💛🧀

Every bite gives back!!

All month long, Sizzler Corona is donating 100% of profits from cheese toast and cheese toast sandwiches to Angels Over Cliffs, supporting hidden‑homeless families right here in Corona.

Stop by for dine‑in, take‑out, or order online and make every cheesy bite count!

📍 Sizzler Corona
333 Magnolia Ave, Corona, CA

🍽️ All September long

09/01/2026

🔥 SECOND CHANCE AUCTION! New Lower Bids + Buy It Now Specials 🔥

IT’S BACK.......BUT NOT FOR LONG!

Our ONLINE SECOND CHANCE AUCTION is your chance to grab incredible items and experiences with NEW LOWER OPENING BIDS + BUY IT NOW SPECIALS!

🚨 ONLY 5 DAYS TO BID! September 2 – September 6

See something you want?

DON’T WAIT! With Buy It Now specials, your favorite item could be gone before you come back.

🔥 NEW LOWER BIDS. GREAT DEALS. BIG IMPACT.

❤️ Every winning bid helps Angels Over Cliffs provide housing, hope, stability and New Beginnings for families in our community.

👇 BID NOW — BEFORE IT’S GONE!

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Your favorites are back for 5 days only. Bid early or Buy It Now before they’re gone!

Second Chance ONLINE Auction begins tomorrow September 2 at 6 am.

08/28/2026

🏙️ Encampment Sweeps:
A Hard Conversation We Need to Have

Homeless encampment sweeps are happening more often across our country and every time they do, our community feels the impact.

This is a complicated issue with real people on every side of it.

There’s no easy answer, but there is room for awareness, compassion, and accountability.

Here’s a look at both sides, and why this matters.

💛 The Human Impact
For our unhoused neighbors, encampment sweeps can be devastating.

Everything they own is often thrown away- IDs, medications, family photos, clothing, job documents, survival gear.

Losing belongings keeps people stuck in homelessness.

Without ID, you can’t apply for housing, jobs, benefits, or medical care.

It creates new trauma on top of existing trauma.

Many are already living in survival mode; sudden displacement increases fear, instability, and distrust.

It disrupts outreach work.

When people are scattered, service providers lose contact with clients who were making progress.

It reinforces the cycle.

People rebuild what little they have… only to lose it again.

For many, sweeps don’t feel like “clean‑ups.”
They feel like erasure.

🚓 The Public Safety Perspective
Cities and law enforcement often explain sweeps through a different lens:
Health and sanitation concerns. Some encampments accumulate trash, human waste, or hazardous materials that pose risks to the public and to the unhoused themselves.

Fire danger.
Open flames, propane tanks, and makeshift wiring can create serious fire hazards.
Public safety complaints. Residents and businesses sometimes report unsafe conditions, blocked sidewalks, or threatening interactions.
Emergency access.
Encampments can obstruct roads, alleys, or areas needed for emergency response.

Efforts to connect people to services.
Some cities say sweeps are paired with outreach, shelter offers, or cleanup crews meant to restore public spaces.

From this perspective, sweeps are seen as a tool, not a solution to manage immediate risks.

⚖️ The Fine Line
This is where the tension lives:
Sweeps may address short‑term safety concerns…
but they often create long‑term harm for people already living in crisis.
Communities want clean, safe public spaces…
but people experiencing homelessness deserve stability, dignity, and the chance to rebuild.

Both realities exist.

Both deserve to be acknowledged.

And both require us to rethink how we respond to homelessness with compassion and practicality.

🕊️ Where We Stand
At Angels Over Cliffs, we believe:
Safety matters.
Clean communities matter.
But people matter most.
Sweeps should never strip someone of their identity, their medication, or their chance to move forward.
We advocate for trauma‑informed approaches that protect public spaces without destroying the fragile progress our unhoused neighbors are making.

Awareness is the first step.

Change is the next.

Awareness is essential ✨️

08/27/2026

Vanessa's Story

My name is Vanessa Rodriguez, and I’m a mom of five.
For a long time, I didn’t think my life would ever get better.
I was homeless, I was using, and I was hurting so bad inside I didn’t care if I woke up or not.

In 2020, my brother passed away.
He was like a father to me.
We weren’t talking at the time, and that pain tore me apart. I felt dead inside. I didn’t know how to deal with it, so I went straight to drugs.

I was moving from motel to motel, Hemet, Lake Elsinore, Corona, wherever I could find something cheap.
My mom and my mother‑in‑law had my kids because I was too lost to take care of them.
I was hearing voices, talking to myself, just gone.

I hit rock bottom.

In September 2021, everything changed.

My family told me, “If you want to get clean, we’ll help you.” And for the first time, I said okay.
They got me a motel room with my kids, and I found the number for Angels Over Cliffs.

I called, and Angela answered.
She didn’t judge me.
She didn’t make me feel like trash. She helped me.
She brought clothes for my kids so they could start school, food for us, and she talked to me like I mattered.

That was the first time in a long time I felt hope.

I got sober.
I stayed sober.
I kept showing up.
I went to the classes, the Bible studies, and I stayed close to the AOC community because they made me feel safe.

They made me feel like I wasn’t alone.

In December 2021, I got baptized. My kids got baptized too, every one except my youngest, Zoey, and her time is coming.

I gave my life to God, and everything started changing.
I started feeling like myself again. I started feeling like a mom again.

In November 2022, I got approved for housing in a 5 bedroom home!

I cried walking into my place.

I didn’t have to drag my kids from motel to motel anymore.

I didn’t have to worry about where we were sleeping.

I’ve been housed ever since, and I’m doing good.
I’m stable.
I’m clean.
I’m breaking the cycles I grew up in.

And I want to say this:
I never once asked Angels Over Cliffs for rental help after being housed.
Not because I didn’t struggle, but because I wanted to stand on my own feet.
I wanted to show my kids that we can rise.
That we can change our story.

Today, I’m proud of myself.

I’m proud of my kids.

I’m proud of the woman I’m becoming.

Angels Over Cliffs didn’t just help me, they walked with me.

They believed in me when I didn’t believe in myself.

I know one day I’ll see my brother again.
And when I do, I’ll be able to tell him that his sister made it.
That God carried me out of the darkness.

That I’m alive again.

Thank you for listening to my story.

Thank you for helping families like mine.

Thank you for giving people like me a chance to start over.

With Gratitude and Hope,
Vanessa and kids

08/26/2026

🧡 When is your help 🧡

This past Monday we kicked off a new season of our Monday night Family Bible study.

Bible study is a big part of what we do.
Community is a big part of what we do.
Meeting every Monday night in a family style atmosphere and coming together as one unit struggling with the same thing and leaning into the word of God is truly the best part of what we do in my opinion.

We've created a safe place where our Cliff Climbers are able to be vulnerable. We know that vulnerability creates healing.

We also know that the Word is alive and active and we love coming together to Feast on it.

We need your help. We've got a large group attending our Bible study this season and we need your help covering the books.

We're going to study A Purpose Driven Life by Pastor Rick Warren.

Below is the link to order the books.
We found them on Amazon for under $9.

We're wishing for 30 books.

Please comment below and let us know how many books you can order.

You may have the books shipped to:

Angels Over Cliffs
750 S. Lincoln Ave.
#104-274
Corona, Ca 92882

What On Earth Am I Here For? Bible Study Guide (The Purpose Driven Life)