about US
Fostering Loving Hands is a student-led organization dedicated to empowering students to create meaningful and lasting impact in their communities. Founded on the pillars of Service, Advocacy, and Community, we create opportunities for students to understand the purpose behind their work and truly connect with the communities they serve.
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From educational guest lectures to hands-on service events, volunteers engage directly with disparities affecting underserved populations and gain a deeper understanding into how we can address these issues together. At FLH we believe that volunteerism is reciprocal — by serving the community, our volunteers not only give back, but also gain the knowledge, perspective, and skills to become the next generation of leaders.
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Our Story
FLH was founded in 2024 by brothers Preston and Nathan, who saw a need to reimagine the culture of volunteering at UCR. We noticed that service often felt like checking a box for hours and we wanted to change this idea of volunteering. Our goal was to create opportunities where students could learn through their service, find joy in giving back, and discover how to better support the underserved populations.
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What began as a small team of seven board members quickly grew into a community of over 40 students dedicated to the mission of service and advocacy. In just one year, FLH volunteers contributed over 600 hours to hands-on projects and educational initiatives, earning recognition as UCR's Service Organization of the Year. As FLH continues to grow, our vision remains the same — to create meaningful opportunities for students while uplifting and supporting the underserved communities around us.
Mission, Vision, and Values
Mission
Our mission is to empower students to serve, advocate, and create meaningful change in our local communities.
Vision
We envision a future where student leaders and local communities work together to address disparities and uplift underserved populations.
Values
Service
We create hands-on opportunities for students to support the needs of underserved populations in our community.
Advocacy
We raise awareness of disparities in our region and empower students to uplift those who are often overlooked.
Community
We build bridges between our students and the communities they serve, fostering a culture of understanding and care.
Meet the Team
Executive Leadership
Nathan Nguyen
CEO and Founder
Preston Nguyen
COO and Founder
UCR Chapter
Amy Ko
Co-President
Nicholas Heng
Administrative & Compliance Chair
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Nathan Nguyen
Co-President
Annhi Ha
Finance & Development Chair
Annie Le
Communications & Membership Chair
Anh Le
VP of Community Engagement
Brandon Vo
Volunteer Engagement Chair