Peppermint Ridge history

In 1965 the First Congregational Church in Corona, a United Church of Christ (UCC) developed an interest in the program when the pastor’s son became one of the residents.

In 1971 a fundraising campaign began that raised a total of $400,000 from Corona residents and members of the UCC Churches in southern California.

In 1975 residents in the Norco home and people on the waiting list were moved into what continues to be the main campus at 825 Magnolia Avenue in Corona.

In the 1980’s the VIP program was launched which supports people who are able to live on their own, but need some help in areas of daily living skills such as money management, meal preparation or cultivating social relationships.

Inspired by the idea of leading a sustainable lifestyle, Julie & Anthony acquired the property in 1983.

Through the 1990’s and into the new millennium, additional homes were opened in the community.

In 1996, Julie and Anthony embarked on a new journey.

Searching for ideas on a building to house their education centre, they were fortunate in 1997 to purchase the original Nar Nar Goon North schoolhouse.

In 2008, a capital campaign and a major gift from a couple made it possible to purchase Dudley Home, dedicated to serving six disabled adults with intermittent medical needs.