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2023 SCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENTS

The Board of Directors of The Duchess of Vonh Castle Sharing, Caring, and Giving of Oneself Foundation, in partnership with San Bernardino Valley College, Foundation, is proud to announce the 2023 "Never Give Up on Your Hopes or Dreams!" Scholarship recipients - Andrew Zambrano, and Sylvia Beltran, students attending San Bernardino Valley College, San Bernardino, Ca. The scholarships were awarded in the field of Social Work, and Culinary Arts. Here are some of the sentiments expressed by this year's recipients:

6/28/2023

Dear Never give up on your hopes or dreams!

I would like to take this opportunity to thank you for your generous funding of the Never give up on your hopes or dreams scholarship. I am extremely honored to be awarded this award. Growing up in a less privileged community has not only offered financial and academic challenges, but has also allowed me to realize the importance of college education. This funding has allowed me to focus on my education and not worry how I am supposed to pay for it. I was able to graduate this year with nonors. I plan to attend Cal State San Bernardino to get my bachelors degree in social work. I look forward to giving back to my community because your scholarship inspired me to help others just how you helped me. Thank you for making it possible to reach my dreams.

Signed Sylvia beltran

Recipient of Never give up on your hopes or dreams Scholarship!

2022 SCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENTS

The Board of Directors of The Duchess of Vonh Castle Sharing, Caring, and Giving of Oneself Foundation, in partnership with San Bernardino Valley College, Foundation, is proud to announce the 2022 "Never Give Up on Your Hopes or Dreams!" Scholarship recipients - Paula Allen, and Sylvia Beltran, students attending San Bernardino Valley College, San Bernardino, Ca. The scholarships were awarded in the field of Social Work. Here are some of the sentiments expressed by this year's recipients:

Dear Never Give Up on Your Hopes or Dreams! Scholarship, I wanted to say thank you for choosing me as a scholarship recipient for the 2022-2023 school year. It means so much to me to have support from you in being able to continue my studies at SBVC and giving me the resources needed to get the best education I know I am receiving by attending this college. This scholarship helps ease my stress financially knowing I am able to get

everything I need for each course I take to ensure I am giving my best when it comes to my education. This helps me continue to push forward even with my disability of going blind which often can set me back and weigh me

down. Knowing I have outside support gives me a push to move forward and persevere towards my goal of finishing my AA at SBVC and transferring to CSUSB to further my education. It would be easy for me to give up considering my eyesight is nearly gone and it is difficult using a computer and getting around campus sometimes, but through everything I continue on in my journey. Once again, thank you for choosing me as a lucky recipient of this amazing scholarship to help me continue with my schooling. Sincerely, Paula Allen

21 April 2022 Dear Scholarship Administrator, I was very excited and happy to learn that I was a recipient of the Never Give Up on Your Hopes and Dreams scholarship. I am writing this letter to deeply thank you for your generous financial support towards my higher education. I am a psychology major who plans to pursue a Social Worker career and help people in need. I am currently finishing my first year at San Bernardino Valley College and plan to transfer to Cal State San Bernardino University in the Spring of 2023. After graduation, I will seek employment in San Bernardino county and hope to inspire people to go to college and achieve their dreams as well. By awarding me the Never Give Up On Your Hopes and Dreams scholarship, I am able to concentrate on what is important to me which is my education. Your financial generosity has allowed me to be one step closer to reaching my dreams and I hope to help others the way that you have helped me. Thank you for your kindness. Sincerely, Sylvia Beltran

2021 SCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENT

The Board of Directors of The Duchess of Vonh Castle Sharing, Caring, and Giving of Oneself Foundation, in partnership with San Bernardino Valley College Foundation, is proud to announce the 2021 "Never Give Up on Your Hopes or Dreams!" Scholarship recipient, Nichole Wright, student of San Bernardino Valley College, San Bernardino, Ca. The scholarship was awarded in the field of Social Work. Here are some of the sentiments expressed by this year's recipient:

Dear Scholarship Administrator,

I would like to thank you with my whole heart for this incredible scholarship! Thank you so much for reading my story and choosing me to be your recipient. When I found out I was chosen I felt speechless. What an amazing blessing and honor! This will be the first scholarship I have ever been awarded. Thank you so much!

I will put this scholarship to good use, and it could not have come at a better time. Thank you again for this great honor!

Sincerely, Nichole Wright

2020 SCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENT

The Board of Directors of The Duchess of Vonh Castle Sharing, Caring, and Giving of Oneself Foundation, is proud to announce the recipient of the 2020 "Never Give Up on Your Hopes or Dreams!" Scholarship.

Some of the sentiments expressed by this year's recipient:

"Dear Never Give Up on Your Hopes or Dreams,

I am writing to thank you for your generous Never Give Up On Your Hopes or Dreams scholarship. I was very happy and appreciative to learn that I was selected as the recipient of your scholarship. This opportunity means a lot to me, this is more than an opportunity, this is a gift. I want to let you know that is a very important gift to me, and I will always remember this gift, so thank you so much.

By awarding me the Never Give Up On Your Hopes or Dreams, you have lightened my financial burden which allows me to focus more on the most important aspect of school, learning. Your generosity has inspired me to keep helping others and continue giving back to the community. I know one day I will be able to help students achieve their goals just as you have helped me."

Please join us in congratulating Ms. Cristina Valenzuela, student of

San Bernardino Valley College, San Bernardino, Ca. The scholarship was awarded in the field of Culinary Arts.

The Board of Directors would also like to thank our Donors and loyal supporters who made this possible.

2020 - Christmas Season Family Food Box Meals and Bags

for The Hungry

The Duchess of Vonh Castle Sharing, Caring, and Giving of Oneself Foundation, assisted The San Bernardino City Mission by providing food for 100 needy families.

2019 "Never Give Up On Your Hopes or Dreams!"

Scholarship Fundraising Dinner, Saturday, December 21, 2019

You are invited to an elegant evening in support of The Duchess of Vonh Castle Sharing, Caring, and Giving of Oneself Foundation Student Scholarship Fund, and the Foundation's Mission, Saturday, December 21, 2019, Lions West

Community Center "Brookside Room", 7:00 p.m., 9161 Baseline Rd., Rancho Cucamonga, Ca. 91730. Individual tickets $45.00. Tickets sold in advance only (No Door Sales) Tickets & Information: Contact (909) 689-5124.

2014 Fundraising Gala

The Duchess of Vonh Castle Sharing, Caring, and Giving of Oneself Foundation, held its first Gala Event on Saturday, August 30, 2014, at the Goldy Lewis Community Center, Rancho Cucamonga Hall, Rancho Cucamonga, California. The goal for the Event was to raise funds to assist with providing meals for the homeless, disabled veterans, the needy in San Bernardino County, and a "Never Give Up on Your Hopes or Dreams Scholarship" created by the President, Shirley Holder. The name of the Scholarship was taken from the inspirational quote

of the President - "Never Give Up on Your Hopes or Dreams! They may not occur with your timing, but in God's. A dream not pursued is a dream wasted. A hope not believed will soon be forgotten. Listen only to 'Can' and

not 'Cannots.' 'Cannots' are impediments to success!"© This program will assist high school Juniors and

Seniors who wish to pursue their dreams in the fields of Culinary Arts, Social Work, Music, and Interior

Design, with tuition and books.

Keynote Speaker:

Honorable Superior Court Judge Cara D. Hutson, shown below in first row of pictures, third right, delivered

the Keynote Speech.

Also shown in pictures below, attendees are - Board Member, Minister Lois Love, Mistress of Ceremonies, Minister Thomas Kemp, who opened the Event with prayer, Board of Directors, Doris Lee, Linda Taylor, President, Shirley Holder, Steel Pannist, Comedian Romarick Anderson, Vaughn Fahie, Saxophonist, and Vietnam Veteran Arturo Garcez and his wife Marylinda.

Fundraising Event - Summer 2018 Concert Under The Stars

The Foundation will again participate in the Hafif Family Foundation Summer 2018 Concert Under The Stars Fundraiser, July 14, 2018. A Catered Dinner, Live Music, Entertainment, Shuttle Service, as well as Majestic surroundings are all part of this amazing Event.

The money raised will help fund "The Never Give Up on Your Hopes or Dreams© " Scholarship created

by the President of the Non-Profit. The fields of study are: Social Work, Culinary Arts, Music, and Interior Design. At the time of the award (Spring), High School Seniors attending a High School/s, selected by the Board of Directors, and residing in the County of San Bernardino, California, must be in their

graduating year, formally accepted to attend an accredited University/College, and be enrolled on a

full-time basis (12 credits or more per semester, or quarter), Fall. More information regarding the

scholarship application process will be available later on this web site.

Fundraising Event - Summer 2017 Concert Under The Stars

The Foundation will participate in the Hafif Family Foundation Summer 2017 Concert Under The Stars Fundraiser. The dates are June 24, 2017, - Smooth Touch performing (Dance Music), July 8, 2017, Night Shift performing (Dance Music), July 22, 2017 - J.Dee Bolden performing (Jazz music).

Fundraising Event - Summer 2016 Concert Under The Stars

The Foundation will participate in the Hafif Family Foundation Summer 2016 Concert Under The Stars Fundraiser. The dates are July 16, - Smooth Touch (70's current dance music), July 23, - TeCheetah Lopez (Salsa music), August 6, 2016 - J.Dee Bolden (Jazz). 100% of your ticket price is donated to our

Foundation when you purchase your ticket/s from us. Tickets are $55. Shuttle Service,Catered Dinner,

Live Music, and Majestic surroundings are all part of this wonderful Event. The Concert will be held at

the elegant estate of Herb and Kay Hafif in the foothills of La Verne. The estate is located at 4742 Live

Oak Canyon Rd. La Verne, Ca. Parking is free and shuttles will be provided from the parking lot to the venue. Handicap parking is available. Comfortable walking shoes are recommended, and everyone should dress for the weather.

2015 Veterans Day Event

The President and Board of Directors of the Duchess of Vonh Castle Sharing, Caring, and Giving of

Oneself Non-Profit, were invited to participate in the Inland Empire Veterans Stand Down, (IEVSD) 7th Annual Veterans Day Celebration: Life, Legacy and Beyond, on Wednesday, November 11, 2015.

Shirley Holder, President, one of the Guest Speakers, shared inspiring words with the WWII Veterans. Lunch for 150 Veterans, was sponsored by the Non-Profit, and served by the Board of Directors, and volunteers.

In attendance were local Dignitaries, Guest Speakers, Soloist, a Photo Booth, and Art by youth of Veterans.

The Event was held at the Ingram Center, located at 2050 N. Mt. Vernon Avenue, San Bernardino, California. Seen in pictures above, left hand corner, are the Board of Directors of the Non-Profit, and Veteran from the Inland Empire Veterans Stand Down, (IEVSD).

Concert Under The Stars Pictures

DONATION OF CANNED FOOD ITEMS AND THANKSGIVING FOOD BAGS, TO MT. ZION HELPING HANDS OF ONTARIO, CALIFORNIA

Donation of Toys, Berets and Mittens presented to San Bernardino City Mission, December, 2017

Donation of Toys to Mt. Zion Preschool School, Ontario. December 2017