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Common Vision Coalition offers wraparound help in Redlands, hosts fundraiser April 11

Essence Table Talk · February 10, 2026
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Common Vision Coalition, led by Maria Whittaker Sasatos, provides food, housing assistance, IEP support and referrals for Spanish‑speaking residents in Redlands; the group is partnering with the Highland Women’s Club for a scholarship fashion show April 11 at the Elks Lodge in San Bernardino.

Maria Whittaker Sasatos, co‑founder of Common Vision Coalition and president of the Highland Women’s Club, told Essence Table Talk that the Redlands‑based nonprofit provides a range of direct services for local residents.

“We are a multifaceted organization,” Sasatos said, explaining the group helps community members “at their level, whatever their need is,” from food and groceries to help filling out job applications, housing forms and other applications. She said the coalition connects people to external services when it cannot provide assistance directly.

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