Anthesis

09/05/2026

🎓 Dreams. Skills. Inclusion. Opportunity.

A heartfelt thank you to International Paper Company for their generous grant supporting Anthesis participants as they pursue their dreams of attending college, developing new skills, and experiencing meaningful inclusion at Mt. San Antonio College.

College is about more than what happens in the classroom—it’s about discovering new interests, building confidence, making connections, and being part of a campus community. 💙🧡

With the support of community partners like International Paper, our participants have opportunities to learn, grow, and explore what’s possible for their futures.

Thank you, International Paper, for investing in their goals and helping create pathways to greater independence and inclusion!

09/05/2026

09/04/2026

🗳️ Congratulations to our newly elected Aktion Club officers!

Today, the Inland Empire Aktion Club held its annual election for club officers. We’re excited to congratulate this year’s leadership team:

🎉 Brenda A. — President
🎉 Susan T. — Vice President
🎉 Sabrina Ynzunza — Secretary
🎉 Ariana C. — Treasurer

We’re looking forward to another great year of leadership, service, fundraising, and making a positive impact in our community. Congratulations to our new officers! 💙

09/02/2026

As we celebrate 60 years of service, we’re looking back at the people, stories, and pieces of history that helped shape Anthesis.

Pictured are Ralph and Leona Lyons, part of the history of Pomona Valley Workshop, alongside a decorative PVW mosaic that has been preserved at Anthesis headquarters.

These reminders of our past connect us to the families and community members who helped build an organization rooted in opportunity, belonging, and possibility.

Over the coming weeks, we’ll be sharing more of the stories behind 60 years of growth.

Rooted in Community. Growing Possibilities.

09/02/2026

As we celebrate 60 years of service, we’re looking back at the people, stories, and pieces of history that helped shape Anthesis.

Pictured are Ralph and Leona Lyons, part of the history of Pomona Valley Workshop, alongside a decorative PVW mosaic that has been preserved at Anthesis headquarters.

These reminders of our past connect us to the families and community members who helped build an organization rooted in opportunity, belonging, and possibility.

Over the coming weeks, we’ll be sharing more of the stories behind 60 years of growth.

Rooted in Community. Growing Possibilities.

09/01/2026

🛒🥫 121 cans. One meaningful act of community.

Anthesis participants recently went shopping for 121 cans of food to donate to the Service Center for Independent Life (SCIL) Food Pantry, helping provide food and support to Claremont residents and members of the surrounding community.

The donation was also a special tribute to retiring Executive Director Larry Grable, presented on his final day with SCIL in recognition of his years of leadership, service, and dedication to the community.

We’re proud of our participants for putting community inclusion into action and helping celebrate a leader whose work has made a lasting difference.

Congratulations on your retirement, Larry, and thank you for all you have done! 💙

08/28/2026

🎙️ New voices. New skills. New opportunities.

Our participants are stepping behind the mic and recording their new podcast! Through experiences like this, they’re building communication skills, confidence, creativity, and discovering new ways to share their voices with the community.

We’re incredibly grateful to our generous donors whose support continues to open new paths and create meaningful opportunities for the individuals we serve. 💙

We can’t wait for you to hear what they’ve been working on!

08/27/2026

🎳 A big thank you to the Fulton Foundation for supporting Anthesis’ community integration activities!

Your generosity helps create meaningful opportunities for our participants to build skills, strengthen friendships, enjoy new experiences, and stay actively connected to their community.

Today, that support looked like a little friendly competition at our bowling tournament! 🏅 Congratulations to our 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place winners—and to everyone who joined in the fun.

We’re grateful to the Fulton Foundation for helping make moments like these possible. 💙🧡

08/26/2026

🎉 Anthesis is turning 60!

For six decades, Anthesis has been creating opportunities, building independence, and strengthening our community alongside individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities.

Join us on Friday, October 23, 2026 at the Upland Events and Banquet Center as we celebrate this incredible milestone with dinner, stories of impact, and a special live performance by four-time Grammy Award winner Deniece Williams.

🎟️ Tickets are on sale now!
Sponsorship opportunities are also available for individuals and organizations who want to help make this milestone celebration possible.

Visit the link in our bio to purchase tickets or learn more about sponsorship opportunities.

We hope you’ll join us as we celebrate 60 years of Anthesis — Rooted in Community. Growing Possibilities. 🧡💙

InlandEmpire

08/24/2026

Planning for the future can bring peace of mind—and families don’t have to do it alone. 💙

Home of Guiding Hands and the San Gabriel/Pomona Regional Center are offering an Aging Caregiver Workshop Series, a six-part Life Planning Program designed to help families develop a thoughtful plan for a loved one with a disability.

Topics include:
✨ Getting started with life planning
💼 Identifying skills and abilities
🤝 Work, leisure & building connections
🏡 Housing options
⚖️ Legal issues
🎯 Setting goals and taking a deeper dive

📅 September 10 – November 19, 2026
🕙 Thursdays, 10:00 AM–12:30 PM
📍 San Gabriel/Pomona Regional Center
75 Rancho Camino Dr., Pomona, CA 91766

The workshops are held bi-weekly, and families are encouraged to participate in the full series to build a comprehensive and usable plan.

Interested in participating? Contact Monica Buenrostro at [email protected] or (909) 710-8837.

Please share with families and caregivers who may benefit from this valuable resource! 💙