5 Nonprofits To Get Behind In Southwest Riverside County, Temecula

TEMECULA, CA — Nonprofit groups are keystone community organizations in the Temecula area. Fortunately, there is no shortage of organizations to volunteer or get behind financially and that need your help.

Here are five outstanding nonprofit groups you should know about in the YOUR PATCH area:

1. Dorland Mountain Arts Colony: Dorland Mountain Arts is tucked into the foothills of Mount Palomar just east of Temecula. This is a retreat where artists, writers, musicians, and composers can create in a secluded and protected natural setting. From “coffee on the deck,” where artists of all kinds share creative ideas, to writing, painting or composing in residence, this colony survives on donations. Gifts help them maintain facilities and buildings and preserve the wilderness environment, as well as host special events. For more information on how to donate, visit dorlandartscolony.com.

2. Western Eagle Foundation: The Western Eagle Foundation is grounded in its efforts to feed the hungry. Since 1996, the nonprofit has grown into the largest discount food and home goods warehouse in Southern California. Western Eagle offers a 44,000-square-foot facility and can handle sizeable donations of inventory and housewares. They supply local food pantries and nonprofits with pallets of food every week and serve 350,000 families annually. Learn more at Programs - Western Eagle Foundation.

3.Rancho Damacitas: Community Mission Of Hope: It began as a group home that feels like family, Rancho Damacitas is a place to go when there is nowhere to go. Over 39 years, they have helped hundreds of children and now they help homeless moms keep their children out of foster care. In 2022, they joined forces with the Community Mission of Hope to help with feeding and housing those without homes. With compatible missions, they are serving the community and expanding to help more people reach self-sufficiency in the Temecula Valley. To learn more, visit www.cmoh.net.

4. Lake Elsinore Duck Sanctuary, Duck Pond: The Lake Elsinore Duck Sanctuary and Duck Pond is a rescue and shelter for dumped and abandoned domestic ducks and geese. Owner and chief duck wrangler Howard Berkowitz rarely says no to an animal in need and actively seeks donations of vegetables, pumpkins, lettuce, and duck feed. This is a gentle reminder to tell everyone you know to save their uncut pumpkins and drop them off at the sanctuary! If you are at a pumpkin patch, please remind them to donate their leftovers to us and receive a tax deduction. Please remember to donate to keep these little eating machines fed: https://bit.ly/DuckDonations

5. 4 Paws 4 Patriots: This Menifee-area nonprofit organization trains medical/psychiatric service dogs to change the lives of disabled veterans and their families. By helping these disabled men and women return to being productive members of society, 4 Paws 4 Patriots serves the greater community.. 4 Paws 4 Patriots serves more than 300 teams per year and rescues over 150 dogs per year. All of this happens at a lower cost, which can be compared to most service dog organizations. 4 Paws 4 Patriots training includes training to help with PTSD. For more information, visit 4 PAWS 4 PATRIOTS online.

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