Mountain News January 25, 2024
Members of the Rim of the World Educational Foundation were surprised to receive two unexpected donations in December 2023.
Third District Supervisor Dawn Rowe – who is a big supporter of the mountain’s nonprofit organizations – donated $5,000 to the Foundation. Rowe also recently donated funds to Rebuilding Together Mountain Communities for home repairs and to the Crestline-Lake Gregory Rotary Club in support of the community Thanksgiving dinner.
“As a single mom who needed help when my children were in school,” Supervisor Rowe said, “I am so thankful for the Rim of the World Educational Foundation.
“I’m pleased to support them,” she noted, “because I believe in the quality work they are doing to help our local students succeed. They have a long history of investing in worthwhile educational programs that prepare young people for college and successful careers.”
Another $5,000 was donated by Amazon. Jo Bonita Rains, the Rim Ed president, had received an email message from David Ambroz, who leads community engagement in the Inland Empire for Amazon.
“I’ve been a fan of the work your organization does every day to give the youth the chance to reach their full potential,” Ambroz wrote. “I am excited to provide a $5,000 award for the incredible work of the Rim of the World Educational Foundation.”
Rains responded by saying, “A big thank you, Mr. Ambroz! Your email was extremely exciting to read! As president of our Foundation, the recognition and award from Amazon is beyond a fantastic holiday gift!”
