Invest in Redlands: Power Independent Local News

Help keep our community informed — before decisions are made. Our reporting is free and accessible thanks to sponsors and readers who believe that a better informed city is a stronger one.

Invest in Redlands: Power Independent Local News

Why CFR

Our 20,000+ monthly readers are active, local, and loyal — the very people who support Redlands schools, businesses, and civic life.

Community Forward Redlands is the only locally owned news source covering City Hall, education, and community life in Redlands. Our goal is simple: keep residents informed before decisions are made — not after.

Since 2023, we’ve relied on reader support and sponsors to keep our reporting free and accessible — because trusted local news should belong to the people it serves.


Our Reach

Our readers are engaged members of the Redlands community who trust CFR for their local news. By sponsoring with us, your business, organization, or event connects directly with a dedicated audience that values local content.

As of May 2025, our digital engagement includes:

  • 24,000 average monthly website views, with 18,000 unique visitors
  • 2,000 Redlands Weekly newsletter subscribers, with a consistent 65% open rate
  • 2,000+ social media followers and approximately 90,000 monthly accounts reached

Become a CFR Sponsor

Community Sponsors are partners who believe a well-informed city is a stronger, more connected city.

By becoming a sponsor, your business or organization helps fund:

  • In-depth reporting on local government, schools, and city development
  • Community events, forums, and small business spotlights
  • Investigative journalism that holds power accountable

When you partner with CFR, you’re not just buying space — you’re backing a mission.


Make an Impact

Whether you're promoting a special event, launching a new product, or building long-term brand awareness, we’ll help you reach the right audience — while helping sustain Redlands' only independent newsroom.

Let's talk

If you’re ready to join us as a sponsor — or just want to learn more — we’d love to connect.

👉 Email Stephanie at stephanie@communityforwardredlands.com
👉 Or book a 15 minute intro call

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Thank You to Our Current Sponsors


We’re grateful to the local leaders who are making independent journalism possible in Redlands.

Meet our Sponsors
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 Supporter YMCA of the East Valley

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