Supporters of Community Forward Redlands

Meet the current sponsors and advertisers who help support local journalism

CFR relies on reader support and sponsors to keep our reporting free and accessible because trusted local news should belong to the people it serves. We are grateful for their contributions. Read more about each sponsor and consider supporting their business or mission.

Neighborhood Supporters

September 2025
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Matson Waner Wealth Management

Providing you confidence as you plan for your future. Matson Waner is a seasoned, reputable, full service wealth management firm. With over 90 years of collective experience from the partners, and over 30 years of collective experience from the staff, they know how to help clients identify their life and financial goals, implement strategies to pursue them, and monitor assets along the way. Our goal is to give our clients financial confidence so they can pursue their life goals.

Matson Waner Wealth Management has sponsored a series to highlight nonprofit organizations in Redlands.

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April 2025 Advertiser
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YMCA of the East Valley

From child care and senior wellness to summer camp and the beloved YMCA Circus, the YMCA of the East Valley strengthens community year-round through programs that support spirit, mind, and body.

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Caravel Health, DPC

🩺 When the system gets in the way, build a new one
After years of frustration in traditional medicine, Dr. Landen Green launched Caravel Health in Redlands to offer something radically different: direct, affordable, and truly personal primary care. No insurance battles, no rushed visits—just real relationships and transparent pricing.

Read more about our sponsor - a Redlands physician who broke the mold of traditional healthcare:

Redlands physician breaks the mold of traditional healthcare
Caravel Health DPC, founded by Dr. Landen Green, offers direct, accessible and personalized service

Burgeson’s Heating, A/C, Electrical, Solar & Plumbing

Burgeson’s Heating, A/C, Electrical, Solar & Plumbing has been serving the Inland Empire since 1949 and is consistently building relationships with you and your family that will continue for years to come. Read more about their services and commitment to the community.

Burgeson’s Heating, A/C, Electrical, Solar & Plumbing
A Family Legacy of Quality and Care in Heating, Cooling, Electrical, Solar & Plumbing

Lappert's Ice Cream

Lappert’s Ice Cream opened in downtown Redlands on Black Friday in 2023 and has already become a favorite local dessert destination. The small boutique brand makes its own ice cream weekly in Richmond, California, and ships to just 16 locations. Joe Genua, owner and manager of the Redlands shop, shares how he brings super-premium ice cream to downtown Redlands while giving back to the community.

Lappert’s serves ultra premium ice cream in downtown Redlands
Learn what makes Lappert’s Ice Cream Redlands’ only super-premium ice cream — and discover the journey that brought owner Joe Genua to town.

Welsh Insurance Services

Scott and Sarah Welsh are independent insurance brokers who specialize in helping Redlands-area residents transition into Medicare with confidence. For nearly 14 years, they’ve provided free Medicare counseling and enrollment support—helping more than 3,000 clients. As proud Redlanders, they’re deeply involved in the community and committed to making healthcare more accessible. Consultations are always free and tailored to your needs. Read more here:

Welsh Insurance Services
Helping Redlands Residents Navigate Medicare with Confidence

Redlands Airport Association

Since its founding in 2014, the Redlands Airport Association (RAA) has been a steadfast advocate for aviation safety, community engagement, and the longevity of Redlands Municipal Airport (REI). Organized by local pilots, aviation enthusiasts, and supporters, the RAA works to ensure that Redlands Airport remains a vital asset for the city and the greater aviation community. Read more below:

Redlands Airport Association
Advocating for aviation and community at Redlands Municipal Airport

2025 In-Kind Media Sponsors

Redlands Football Club

You don’t have to leave Redlands to experience high-level soccer — it’s happening right here, under the lights at Dodge Stadium. Redlands Football Club, the city’s own pre-professional men’s soccer team, brings together national-caliber talent and hometown pride in a fast-growing local sports scene. Read more about the 2025 season below:

Redlands FC kicks off third season in USL League Two
After a strong debut and solid sophomore run, Redlands’ hometown soccer club returns to Dodge Stadium aiming to reclaim the top spot in the league.

Redlands Bicycle Classic 2025

Since its inception in 1985, the Redlands Classic has hosted some of the top names in road racing, earning the moniker “Where Legends Are Born.” The five-stage event returned for the 40th anniversary in 2025 with new races and expanded opportunities for local participation. Read more about the event here:

Redlands Bicycle Classic returns April 9-13 with new events
Organizers seek volunteers and host families to support the nation’s longest-running stage race.


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