FORGE Foundation
(760) 948-7222 · Admin@forgevv.org
What We Do
Programs &
Initiatives
Each program is designed to meet people where they are and walk alongside them toward purpose, healing, and leadership.
FORGE Learning & Outreach Center
Youth Development
A holistic youth development program focused on raising confident, competent, and community-centered children to become healthy, balanced leaders and adults. Through literacy, leadership, character development, creativity, and spiritual growth, we partner with families to build well-rounded young leaders prepared to thrive in every area of life.
- Reading & critical thinking
- Restorative practices & hands-on engagement
- Confidence, discipline & community-centered values
- Family partnership model
Food Resource Education & Equity Development
F.R.E.E.D. Food Equity Hub
A community-rooted food ecosystem providing direct food access, hands-on education, and culinary workforce training grounded in food justice and sustainability. We operate a developing community garden and run ongoing programs to grow food sovereignty from the ground up.
- Food Distribution — Every Friday at 10AM
- Gardening Classes — Every 4th Saturday
- Community Garden — Active & growing
- Culinary Training — Food justice & sustainability focus
Mental Health, Wellness & Community Outreach
WELLSpring Wellness Network
Mental health services, trauma-informed care, support groups, restorative justice circles, and holistic wellness programming for individuals and families. We also run community clothing drives, school supply drives, essentials distributions, and participate in global mission work — extending care and compassion beyond our borders.
- Mental health services & trauma-informed care
- Support groups and restorative justice circles
- Holistic wellness programming for individuals and families
- Clothing drives, school supply drives & essentials distributions
- Global mission work and community outreach
Marriage & Family
Family Connection Center
Strengthening families through couples groups, parenting workshops, and various community support networks. We walk alongside families at every stage — building healthy marriages, equipping parents, and creating spaces where families can grow, heal, and thrive together.
- Couples groups and marriage enrichment
- Family strengthening workshops
- Parenting skills development
- Community support circles and family events
Economic Empowerment
Workforce & Reentry Pathways
Job training, vocational education, apprenticeships, entrepreneurship support, and reentry services for formerly incarcerated individuals.
- Job training & vocational education
- Apprenticeships & entrepreneurship support
- Reentry services for formerly incarcerated individuals
- Financial literacy and wealth-building
Personal, Civic & Career Planning
Leadership Development
Youth and adult leadership development, civic engagement training, advocacy skills, and pathways to community organizing and public service.
- Youth and adult leadership development
- Civic engagement and advocacy training
- Community organizing and public service pathways
- Intergenerational mentorship
Get involved
in the work.
Volunteer, partner, donate, or simply show up. Every person has a role in this movement.