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Inland Empire Nonprofit Receives Grant to Boost Childcare Access for Minority Families

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Providers Need Care, an Inland Empire nonprofit, has received a grant from the Inland Empire Community Foundation's CIELO Fund to expand high-quality childcare services for underserved communities in Riverside and San Bernardino counties. - The grant helps address funding losses and barriers faced by Spanish-speaking families and providers.

- CEO Yvonne Choyce founded the organization three years ago after noticing childcare providers themselves needed support. - The nonprofit offers training, business counseling, resource sharing, and self-care retreats for providers.

- This investment strengthens sustainability and expands access to essential childcare services in local communities.

This story was originally reported by sbsun. Read the original article here.

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