About Faith In Action of the San Gorgonio Pass – Our Story, Mission & Values
Join Us in Creating Lasting Change for All & Turning Passion into Action!
2006 – FIASGP begins
2016 – FIASGP applies for 501c3
2020 – COVID hits
2021- Carol Allbaugh become FIASGP’s leader and FIASGP is reborn
Present Day – FIASGP continues to transform lives and grow in the community
Turning Passion Into Action!
FIASGP Our Story — From Clergy-Led Mission to Community Pillar (2006–Present)
In 2006, Faith In Action of the San Gorgonio Pass was founded as a small, clergy-led effort to support neighbors in Banning and Beaumont facing hardship. The term ‘San Gorgonio Pass’ was deliberately chosen to clarify FIASGP as a distinct local organization that bears no affiliation to other groups using the ‘Faith In Action’ name. Rooted in community faith and local compassion, FIASGP was formalized as a 501(c)(3) nonprofit and has grown into a trusted anchor organization serving thousands of low-income, unhoused, veteran, and justice-involved residents across the San Gorgonio Pass region each year.
After the COVID pandemic, Carol Allbaugh, who was a volunteer at Carol’s Kitchen, saw the need to offer more resources to the homeless and low-income population. At the same time, Faith in Action was leaderless and Carol asked permission to take the lead of the organization to deliver these resources.
In 2021, the organization was reborn and structured to address the social determinants of health and promoting equity across the region.
Today, FIA serves as a trusted bridge between vulnerable residents and the systems designed to support them. Through programs in housing stability, workforce readiness, food access, and health equity, the organization provides wrap-around services that help individuals regain stability and independence.
FIA remains rooted in community trust and powered by the belief that faith in action can transform lives.
Turning Passion Into Action!
FIASGP Our Story — From Clergy-Led Mission to Community Pillar (2006–Present)
In 2006, Faith In Action of the San Gorgonio Pass was founded as a small, clergy-led effort to support neighbors in Banning and Beaumont facing hardship. The term ‘San Gorgonio Pass’ was deliberately chosen to clarify FIASGP as a distinct local organization that bears no affiliation to other groups and organizations using the ‘Faith In Action’ name. Rooted in community faith and local compassion, FIASGP was formalized as a 501(c)(3) nonprofit and has grown into a trusted anchor organization serving thousands of low-income, unhoused, veteran, and justice-involved residents across the San Gorgonio Pass region each year.
After the COVID pandemic, Carol Allbaugh, who was a volunteer at Carol’s Kitchen, saw the need to offer more resources to the homeless and low-income population. At the same time, Faith in Action was leaderless and Carol asked permission to take the lead of the organization to deliver these resources.
In 2021, the organization was reborn and structured to address the social determinants of health and promoting equity across the region.
Today, FIA serves as a trusted bridge between vulnerable residents and the systems designed to support them. Through programs in housing stability, workforce readiness, food access, and health equity, the organization provides wrap-around services that help individuals regain stability and independence.
FIA remains rooted in community trust and powered by the belief that faith in action can transform lives.
Our Vision: Eliminating Poverty and Homelessness in the Inland Empire
The vision of Faith In Action (FIA) is to eliminate poverty and homelessness in the San Gorgonio Pass region so that everyone has the opportunity to be self-sufficient and thrive.
Our Mission: Turning Passion Into Action for the San Gorgonio Pass
How We Serve: Community, Trust and Equity
Faith In Action’s (FIA) mission is to help low-income, at-risk, and unhoused individuals to obtain and retain resources to address their health, educational, housing, and workforce development needs. We do this through direct services, referrals, public education, and partnerships with the community organization.
At Faith in Action we strive to empower the local community through innovative support initiatives dedicated to meeting the short-term and long-term needs of others in the San Gorgonio Pass. We do this through:
Meet the FIASGP Leadership Board
We Are A Passionate Group Committed to Change! Together, we drive impact and help low-income, at-risk, and unhoused individuals access health, education, housing and job resources. Meet the current FIA board members below.
Carol Allbaugh
President
Vice President
Vacant currently
Diana Wee
Treasurer
Marco Santana
Secretary
Steve Crews
Director
Suzanne Valencia
Director
Dan Tuccerione
Director
Clifford W. Lewis
Board Member
Jeremiah Rodriguez
Board Member
Kathy Faber
Board Member
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Your monthly gift = a whole LOT of impact. Your gift helps provide assistance and resources to those in the community who really need it from providing bus passes, gas cards, hygiene products and other necessities that many lack access to in their daily lives. Join us in our mission and make a positive impact on someone’s life today!
Change starts with YOU!
Want to Donate to Faith In Action?
Your monthly gift = a whole LOT of impact. Your gift helps provide assistance and resources to those in the community who really need it by providing bus passes, gas cards, hygiene products and other necessities that many lack access to in their daily lives. Join us in our mission and make a positive impact on someone’s life today!
Change starts with YOU!
