CHC Basic Needs Center Hosts THRIVE Fest Wellness & Resource Fair

Publish Date: March 30, 2026

On Thursday, March 26th, Crafton Hills College's Basic Needs Center hosted THRIVE Fest, a Wellness & Resource Fair held in the CHC Main Quad. The event brought together 28 campus and community partners to connect students with holistic support spanning mental and physical wellness, financial well-being, food and housing justice, and parenting resources. 

Students explored resource booths, unwound with therapy cats and dogs provided through Paws-To-Share, and enjoyed oversized lawn games and chalk art. A medical mobile unit on-site offered ultrasounds and pregnancy testing, while San Bernardino County agencies connected students to medical, food, dental, and parenting services. Riverside San Bernardino County Indian Health Inc. provided education on overdose recognition and Narcan administration. 

The event also featured a free meal and a live DJ. CHC's Outreach Coordinator, Jamie Sierra, led four golf-cart tours of CHC's Campus Garden, with garden caretaker Marc Hanson offering students an informative look at what grows there. Community Action Partnership donated 50 hygiene product bags and 50 snack bags to support attendees. 

500 meals were served, 200 Farm Fresh To You fruit and vegetable boxes were distributed, and four students walked away with raffle prizes including wellness and fitness items. Vendor feedback was enthusiastic, with attendees describing the event as "very well organized" with a layout and setup that worked beautifully.