IN MEMORY OF GEORGE FORBES
This year, we dedicate Make a Difference Day to the memory of George Forbes, a treasured member of our Board and a lifelong champion of community service.
Born in Staten Island, New York, in 1933, George carried with him a spirit of curiosity, generosity, and resilience. His family moved to Los Angeles in the late 1930s, where he would go on to graduate from George Washington High School, earn his bachelor’s from Pepperdine University, and later his MBA from USC—schools he remained deeply connected to throughout his life.
George enjoyed a remarkable 30-year career at TRW in Redondo Beach, but his impact reached far beyond the workplace. A devoted volunteer, George shared his time and talents with numerous organizations over the years, including his dedicated service on the Board of Directors at the Volunteer Center of San Gabriel Valley.
He brought warmth, wisdom, and humility to everything he did—always ready to offer insight, lend a hand, or share a story from his adventures in the outdoors or his lifelong love of sports and the arts.
As we gather this year, we remember George not just for the decades he spent giving back, but for the grace and kindness he carried with him. His presence enriched our work, our boardroom, and our lives.
Join us this Make a Difference Day as we honor George’s memory by continuing the service he so deeply believed in—building a stronger, more compassionate community for all.
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This year’s Make a Difference Day theme was “Helping Hands, Changing Lives,” a reflection of the powerful impact we can make when we come together to serve others. From small acts of kindness to large-scale projects, our volunteers show just how much of a difference helping hands can make. Together, we change lives, uplift our community, and carry forward the legacy of compassion and service that defines Monrovia.
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Individuals and groups can sign up to adopt a project! Sign-up by filling out the waiver on this page! Contact Macy Gracia at (626) 774-1105 for information on large group registration and/or any other inquires you may have about Make a Difference Day.
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One way to support Make a Difference Day is by making a donation—every dollar helps us continue creating meaningful change in our community. Your generosity helps extend the impact of helping hands all year long!
