About us
The Inland Empire Atheists and Agnostics is a fun and active non-profit community for Atheists, Agnostics, Skeptics, Humanists, Free-thinkers and others who don't believe in any gods or follow any religions.
We seek to be an active force for good in our community and the lives of non-believers. Every month, our members host fun and welcoming social events, engage in intellectual discussions, and host entertaining and educational speakers in the Riverside, Redlands, and Inland Empire area.
We welcome you to join us and become a part of our community today! To learn more about the leadership of the IEAAH, or become involved as an Organizer, please click Here.
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VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITY: SPONSOR & SHARE A MEAL WITH FAMILY PROMISE OF RIVERSIDE
Calvary Presbyterian Church, 4495 Magnolia Avenue, Riverside, CA, USNote YOU MUST CONTACT GILDA BEFORE YOUR FIRST FP EVENT FOR MORE INFORMATION AT 909-213-7207
Family Promise www.fpriverside.org is an integrated approach to tackle poverty right here in Riverside that “…reaches beyond simple, immediate needs. It initiates coordinated local efforts that bring communities together to help families experiencing homelessness, regain housing, independence, and dignity.”The people of IEAAH are typically Humanist in our philosophy of how to view the world and treat its inhabitants. We are teaming up with the secular group, Family Promise of Riverside, one of 200 chapters nationally, because they offer us the framework to turn our humanistic compassion into action.
Besides the needed goods we collect from you at every event, our group has committed to provide and join in eating a hot meal with them in person once per month to the around 15 people within a few families who go through the program. Studies have shown that when a family sits down to dinner every night, this practice has far-reaching positive implications for not only helping to create a cohesive family unit but is also a predictor of the children’s later success in going to college.
Family Promise carefully chooses the families (only) they bring into their program based on a rigorous background check for both the safety of the volunteers as well as the success rate of the program, which is very high. After 4 months in the program, 82% of the families have jobs and are in their own housing. Science is great!
You are a part of this by simply supporting IEAAH with your membership or your sponsorship. Tell your friends what your group is doing. If you’d like to help and attend a dinner with us, Family Promise requires that each person goes through their brief training program to meet their insurance guidelines. You must register your email address to demonstrate completion of the training sessions. Once completed, you are welcome to join us. You cannot attend without completing the training videos. You can find the training program here: https://family-promise.coassemble.com/unlock/NuQYX18
When you come to any event for IEAAH, you can help by bringing laundry pods, full containers of baggies from yours. We have a GoFundMe Graphic Novel Go Fund Me Link to collect money to buy the much-needed graphic novels because it assists the children in learning to read when they sometimes aren’t able to attend school regularly. If you have any at home, please bring them, a particular favorite. Your membership helps support our organization as well as this group. Sign up at Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/IEAAH
The second Saturday of every month we will go as a group to the shelter that rotates among several churches. They call this, “leveraging the religious communities real estate. You will be in a church building, but the church is not allowed to offer prayers, nor try to convert anyone and neither are we, as if that was something we’d do anyway. We'll supply prepared food from Costco.
Venue rotates among local churches. Currently, we're at Calvary Presbyterian, a great way to interact with kind Christians.
Questions? Comment below.
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California Freethought Day 2026
California State Capitol Building, 1305 10th Street, Sacramento, CA, USCalifornia Freethought Day combines the fun and atmosphere of a fair with the education and activism of a conference. It's a festival of freethought.
Our theme this year is “In Facts We Trust: Misinformation and Media Literacy” as we highlight the vital role that reliable information, critical thinking, and media literacy play in a healthy, democratic society.
Join us at our free event to celebrate freedom of speech and thought, civic engagement, enthusiasm for science, social justice, and the separation of church and state.
Our event will be outdoors at the California State Capitol Building and livestreamed via Facebook and YouTube.
📅 Program
11 AM - Community Fair
12 PM - Program Starts (see the full schedule)
5:30 PM - Event Ends🎤 Speakers, Live Entertainment, and More
Our 25th year features the following speakers, entertainers, podcasters, authors, and more:
- Jared Huffman, US Representative for California
- Tim Russ, Actor, Star Trek: Voyager
- Alex Lee, California State Assemblymember
- Jonathan Lopez as "Hellen Heels"
- Candi Carpenter, Musical Artist
- Austin Archer, Comedian and Actor
- Bertha Vazquez, Education Director for CFI
- Chris Nichols, CapRadio Journalist
- Brian Dunning, Host of the Skeptoid Podcast
- Forrest Valkai, Science Communicator
- NorCal Resist, Community Organization
- Jovan Bradley, Podcast Host, Commentator
- Rina Wakefield, Poet
- Thomas Smith, Host of Serious Inquiries Only
- Lydia Smith, Podcaster
- Sean O'Brien, as Robert Ingersoll
- Andy Swan, as Uncle Sam
- and more to come!
We're also awarding several scholarship winners and community leaders.
🖼️ Other Activities
There's plenty to do at Freethought Day beyond the stage, including:
- Connect with Community Groups like Planned Parenthood and the League of Women Voters
- Juggle with Uncle Sam
- Read our Endorsement Gallery from state and national officials
- Walk through our Freethought Gallery of portraits from the past
- Play while learning with Science Alliance
- Participate in our Art Gallery and interactive exhibit
📺 Live Stream
Watch the live stream via Facebook and YouTube. Free registration will ensure you get reminders, a downloadable program, and links to watch the event.🌳 In Person
Join us outdoors at the Capitol and visit with community groups, meet our guests, enjoy a picnic on the grass, and more. Get a free printed, full-color program and be eligible for door prizes.🎟 Free Registration
Registration is free, supported by donations and sponsorships. To officially register, click here:
https://givebutter.com/CFD2026Your free registration includes a full-color program and a chance to win any of our door prize baskets valued together at $300 when you attend and complete our survey.
You can support California Freethought Day with a donation when you register. For $25, enjoy snacks and drinks throughout the day. For $85+, join us at our Fundraiser Reception on Saturday evening.
🔗 Other Links
- Speaker Lineup and Schedule
- Supporters' Reception
- Directions
- Support, Sponsor, and Volunteer
- Facebook Events (in person / livestream / reception)
📱 For updates and more, follow us on all major networks @FreethoughtDay.
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