Welcome to
Stronger
together
NOW
Improving connectedness through love and humility while providing resources for the people of the Inland Empire.
Our foundation
Stronger Together Now was founded as a testament to Kai and Janelle’s shared commitment to justice, inclusion, and community-centered leadership. Rooted in lived experience and deep relationships with the Inland Empire, the organization was created in response to the belief that lasting change happens when communities are resourced, respected, and allowed to lead their own healing.
From its beginning, Stronger Together Now has existed not just to provide services, but to build belonging. Our work is guided by the understanding that community wellness is collective, what affects one of us affects all of us. We center people who have historically been excluded from decision-making and invest in solutions that are responsive, culturally grounded, and driven by trust.
Who is Stronger Together Now?
We are a 501(c)3 California nonprofit public benefit corporation that aims to improve connectedness and provide resources for the people of the Inland Empire through free public events, mutual aid, outreach programs, educational services, sports programs, and enrichment offerings.
Our Purpose
We work collectively to provide resources that support the community as a whole.
We highlight social injustice and the need for local, positive change.
We create a sense of community through inclusivity.
We inspire local leadership towards progressive change that supports marginalized communities.
Our Mission
To help underserved communities in the Inland Empire by providing access to local programs, services, resources, & events.
our Approach
At Stronger Together Now, we approach challenges and conflict as opportunities for reflection, learning, and realignment. Rather than avoiding difficult conversations, we engage them with care – anchored in accountability, transparency, and humility. This practice allows us to stay rooted in our original purpose: serving the community with love, dignity, and respect.
We believe transformation is not linear. Growth requires listening, adjusting, and remaining open to feedback from the communities we serve and the partners we work alongside. By leading with empathy and curiosity, we strengthen relationships and build systems that are more responsive and resilient. Sometimes this dialogue is supported on both sides, sometimes it is not.
our values
Collective Well-Being
We believe individual success is inseparable from community health. Our programs, partnerships, and spaces are designed to support the whole person, mind, body, and spirit, while strengthening families and neighborhoods.
Justice & Equity
We are committed to addressing root causes of inequity, not just symptoms. This means advocating for fair access to resources, uplifting community voices, and challenging systems that perpetuate harm.
Community-Led Solutions
Those closest to the issues are closest to the solutions. We prioritize lived experience, youth leadership, and resident input in shaping our programs and decisions.
Love in Action
Love is not passive, it is practiced. We demonstrate care through consistency, integrity, and presence, even when the work is difficult or uncomfortable.
Humility & Accountability
We acknowledge that we do not have all the answers. We commit to learning, unlearning, and taking responsibility when we fall short, always striving to do better.
Collaboration Over Competition
We believe change is amplified through partnership. By working across sectors and honoring shared goals, we build stronger networks of support for the communities we serve.
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Stronger Together Now remains committed to creating spaces - physical, emotional, and civic - where people feel seen, valued, and empowered. Every program, mural, workshop, training, and conversation is an extension of our belief that healing, justice, and opportunity grow when we move together. This is not just our name. It is our practice.
Our Values
We believe individual success is inseparable from community health. Our programs, partnerships, and spaces are designed to support the whole person, mind, body, and spirit, while strengthening families and neighborhoods.
We are committed to addressing root causes of inequity, not just symptoms. This means advocating for fair access to resources, uplifting community voices, and challenging systems that perpetuate harm.
Those closest to the issues are closest to the solutions. We prioritize lived experience, youth leadership, and resident input in shaping our programs and decisions.
Love is not passive, it is practiced. We demonstrate care through consistency, integrity, and presence, even when the work is difficult or uncomfortable.
We acknowledge that we do not have all the answers. We commit to learning, unlearning, and taking responsibility when we fall short, always striving to do better.
We believe change is amplified through partnership. By working across sectors and honoring shared goals, we build stronger networks of support for the communities we serve.(e) serve as a bridge to our communities by collaborating with local service organizations, focusing on a collective and collaborative approach.