Forbes Recognized His Financial Career. We’re Honoring His Humanity
When the Palisades Burned, He Made Sure the Children Didn’t Fall Behind: Time for Change Foundation Honors Rick Baker with the Humanitarian Award SAN BERNARDINO, CA — April 7, 2026 — When the Palisades Fire tore through communities and displaced thousands of families, most people watched from a distance. Rick Baker asked one question: what […]
From Nigeria to Honduras to the Inland Empire: Time for Change Foundation Honors Dr. Jason Lohr with the Nancy Varner Angel Award
SAN BERNARDINO, CA — March 24, 2026 — Most physicians build a career in one place. Dr. Jason Lohr built his across three continents and then came home to lead one of the most important health systems in the country. “Dr. Lohr’s career is a masterclass in what it looks like to put patients before […]
Two Lives, One Mission: Time for Change Foundation Honors Damon and Felicia Alexander with the Dynamic Duo Award
SAN BERNARDINO, CA — March 18, 2026 — They will tell you it starts with faith. Then family. Then everything else falls into its rightful place. For Damon and Felicia Alexander, that “everything else” has meant three decades of service, leadership across boardrooms and city councils, and a quiet but relentless commitment to making the […]
Closing the Gap, One Community at a Time: Time for Change Foundation Honors Marci Coffey with the Ramos Family Spirit of Compassion Award
SAN BERNARDINO, CA — March 19, 2026 — For nearly two decades, Marci Coffey has operated from a simple but powerful belief: that where you live should not determine the quality of care you receive. That conviction has quietly shaped some of the most impactful health initiatives the Inland Empire has ever seen. “Marci Coffey […]
Time for Change Foundation to Honor Bobbi Kristina Serenity House for Transforming the Lives of Domestic Violence Survivors
SAN BERNARDINO, CA — March 17, 2026 — A survivor of domestic violence rarely faces just one crisis. She faces several at once: an unsafe home, an uncertain future, a mental health system she may not know how to navigate, and the very real possibility of ending up with nowhere to go. Most organizations address […]
She Helped Change California Law. Then She Built a Fund to Back the Women Who Benefited From It.
SAN BERNARDINO, CA — March 11, 2026 — When California passed SB 826, the first law in the United States mandating women on corporate boards, it didn’t happen by accident. It happened because people like Julie Castro Abrams refused to let it fail. As Founder and CEO of How Women Lead, a national organization of […]
2026 Gala Honorees
They Changed Laws, Built Clinics Across Continents, and Brought Families Home. Now They’re Being Honored Together. On April 24, 2026, Time for Change Foundation will honor seven leaders and organizations whose work has changed laws, crossed borders, and transformed lives at its 24th Annual Awards Gala, Anchored in Promise, Powered by Purpose, in Ontario, California. […]
What Self-Sufficiency Really Looks Like: Elisha’s Story
Spoiler: It’s not glamorous. It’s gritty. It’s choosing yourself…every single day. Self-sufficiency doesn’t always look like a diploma, a job offer, or a new set of keys. Sometimes, it’s pushing through the fear, shame, and doubt to show up for yourself, for your family, for your future. For Elisha, self-sufficiency is more than a goal. […]
What Is Juneteenth and Why It Matters Today
On June 19, 1865, more than two years after President Abraham Lincoln issued the Emancipation Proclamation, Union troops arrived in Galveston, Texas, and delivered life-changing news: the Civil War had ended, and enslaved Black people were now free. That day, June 19th, later shortened to Juneteenth, became a powerful symbol of liberation, resilience, and the […]
A Mother’s Fight: Reclaiming Family Through Love and Resilience
Mother’s Day is often filled with flowers, brunches, and sweet cards from children to moms who’ve been there every step of the way. But there’s another kind of mother whose journey deserves to be celebrated. One marked not by picture-perfect moments, but by raw determination, painful sacrifices, and an unwavering commitment to reunite with her […]