Support our deserving veterans in obtaining necessary medical treatment for physical and mental disabilities, and guide them towards social services that promote the confidence to move forward in civilian life.
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Established in 1992
Cloverlane Foundation is committed to enhancing the quality of life for veterans, children and animals by providing programs and guidance to assist those most vulnerable.
Support our deserving veterans in obtaining necessary medical treatment for physical and mental disabilities, and guide them towards social services that promote the confidence to move forward in civilian life.
Provide underprivileged children with educational opportunities and life skills necessary to reach their full potential.
Provide a safe haven for abandoned and injured animals.
Cloverlane Foundation has been providing and supporting programs to assist underserved families and to needed services for our veterans of the United States Armed Services for three decades.
Cloverlane began with a strong passion to assist those who are underserved and underprivileged, and also to rescue and support both domestic and wild animals.
The founders of the Cloverlane Foundation are Gerald Chase, Chairman, a US Army Korean War veteran who understands the difficult transition from military to civilian life; Diana Chase whose lifework has been to support underserved animals and children; and Elaine Price who brings strong financial and regulatory experience.
Chairman
Gerald Chase, a Korean War army veteran, began his successful career in professional and business ventures as a certified public accountant, then became president of a public company until retirement. Once retired, he brought his knowledge and experience as a consultant for small businesses.
Cloverlane Foundation was founded by Gerald over 25 years ago to help underprivileged children and underserved animals. Because of his humble beginnings, Gerald felt the need to give others the opportunity to improve their lives so they may reach their full potential and give back to their community. Since he feels animals are the most vulnerable as they do not have a voice, his ranch was turned into a sanctuary for abandoned and injured animals where they can live for their remaining lives.
The mission of his foundation was expanded to include assisting veterans. Upon reflection on his own experience after release from active duty with little support, he realized the return to civilian life for our veterans today is even more complicated with their expansive medical needs and stages of rehabilitation.
Utilizing his business background, he determined that the most efficient way to help veterans is to gather an umbrella of quality organizations offering services that would benefit those in need and offer his guidance to improve their outreach programs.
President
Diana Marshall Chase has spent much of her adult life as a champion for animal welfare. She manages the sanctuary created by the foundation. She holds licenses for rehabilitation and release of wildlife from several public and private wildlife organizations. She has served as a director of the Santa Ynez Valley Humane Society and continues to be active with other animal rescue organizations.
Vice President
Elaine Price is a CPA and has developed a boutique tax practice that provides financial management services to small entrepreneurs. She earned her bachelor’s degree at California State University Fullerton and a Master in Business Taxation at the University of Southern California. Elaine has been active in many civic and charitable organizations and has served in various board positions.
Ambassador for Community Affairs
Mike Wofford aka “ScooterMike” is associated with Empire Mobility. He attended Rio Hondo College and became a Journeyman and a Heavy-Duty Equipment Repairman. He attends 412 Church in San Jacinto; He is a member of The San Jacinto Lions Club and At Post 53 in Hemet he sits on The Executive Board of The Sons of The American Legion. He is also on The Board of Directors of The Greater San Jacinto Chamber of Commerce. He is heavily involved with Veteran Non-Profit Organizations Such as, Cloverlane Foundation, Maneuvering Veterans Forward and Veterans Mobility Projects. He is on the Board of Governors of Cloverlane Foundation.
Ambassador for Public Relations
Chris Davidson has worked in the publishing industry for over 35 years. After publishing a variety of consumer magazine titles owned by Beverly Hills, CA-based LFP Inc., Chris launched his own print magazine; Performance Boats Magazine. The domain and internet operation of the business were sold to Vertical Scope, Inc which owns 150 forums and websites. He then founded the Elvis-A-Rama Museum, which was purchased by CKX, a publicly traded company. He then developed Speedboat Magazine to continue in publishing.
Chris has been in PR and marketing his entire career. Being the Editor-in-Chief of more than 10 print titles for more than 3 decades with clients included in the Fortune 500 have enabled him to negotiate his way through a variety of business situations. Writing articles about several of his interests has provided tens of thousands of his readers to relate to his passions in and around his fields of interest. Publishing and marketing these ideas as well as operating other business entities have provided him a wide berth of applicable knowledge that he continues to apply to his relationship with Veterans Mobility Projects.
Ambassador for Medical Issues
Dr. Ananda is a graduate of Thanjavur Medical College, University of Madras, India. She completed a year of her internship at the Thanjavur Medical College Hospital before moving to the United States. She completed a three-year residency in neurology and four years of clinical fellowship in neurology and pharmacology at the Los Angeles County/USC Medical Center in Los Angeles. Since 1981, Dr. Ananda has been in private practice, specializing in neurology in the Simi Valley/Westlake Village region of California, with privileges at several hospitals. She is currently on the faculty of neurology at USC Medical School in Los Angeles.
Ambassador for Warrior Veterans Adaptive Sports Club/at Large
Jackie Peterson served in the Navy for 20 years and retired in 2009 as a Yeoman Chief Petty Officer (Surface Warfare). Her various duty stations included deployments on USS CAPE COD (AD 42) and USS TARAWA (LHA 1); working with the Naval Special Warfare Combatant-Craft Crewmen (SWCC) and SEALs at Special Boat Team TWELVE; Staff Duty at Explosive Ordnance Disposal Group ONE, and three training commands. Before joining the Navy, she graduated from broadcasting school and Chiropractic Technician school. Jackie grew up in North Dakota on a farm and has lived in California since 1989. She moved to Hemet in 2012 and is involved in several volunteer groups in her Four Seasons community. Since 2018 she has co-chaired a holiday drive for the residents of Veterans Village March Air Reserve Base. She is also an active member of American Legion Hemet Post 53.
Ambassador for Military Affairs
Ronnie Imel is a decorated Vietnam veteran, serving as an Army Ranger, inducted into the United States Army Ranger Hall of Fame. During his service, he conducted long range combat missions. He had a successful career in automobile dealerships for 25 years before retiring. Upon his retirement he turned his focus into helping fellow Rangers and combat Veterans with getting their healthcare and filing their combat related disability claims. His efforts led to the creation of Veterans Paying It Forward, a public charity. Ronnie has received many local and national awards as a result of his diligent work with Veterans.
COORDINATOR
Suzanne “Sam” de St. Jean was born and raised in Denver, CO. After graduating from High School, she moved to California and worked for GTE/Verizon phone company for 28 years while pursuing a BA degree in Business. After retiring from Verizon, she and her husband Glen built their dream home in La Veta, CO. After 7 years, they decided to move back to CA settling in Santa Maria. They both decided to go back to work. Sam worked 9 ½ years as the Secretary for a Methodist Church in Lompoc. She volunteers for numerous veterans’ organizations. Sam is the Secretary and Membership Coordinator for a local Veterans Group, American Veterans United (AVU). She is also in charge of the Santa Maria Elks Veterans Committee Volunteers and writes monthly Veterans Committee news articles for the Elks Horn magazine. Sam is a member of the American Legion Post 534 Auxiliary in Orcutt, CA. As Coordinator for the Cloverlane Foundation, she continues to be active in veteran events and manages their Facebook Page. She and her husband also lead the Angel of Hope Ministry and are very active in their church.
Because so many underserved and underprivileged groups are in need of multiple services, Cloverlane foundation is proud to support similar establishments that perform outstanding work.
Veterans Mobility Projects – The mission of Veterans Mobility Projects is to assist and support Veterans with Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) and/or difficulties with mobility.
Empire Mobility – Empire Mobility buys, sells, and repairs all makes and models of mobility and recreational scooters, power chairs, and golf carts. They are dedicated to helping Veterans stay active and independent.
The American Legion Post 53 – The American Legion is the largest and one of the most well-known organizations dedicated to upholding traditional values for our honored Veterans. They have been successfully assisting Veterans since 1919.
Veterans Paying it Forward – VPIF acts as an advocate for Veterans to help them receive earned, proper benefits from the Veterans Administration.
Community Pantry – Community Pantry has the sole purpose of providing emergency food and shelter to residents in need. They help low income families and those who are jobless or underemployed.
Ananda Foundation– Ananda Foundation’s mission is to alleviate suffering, especially in poorer communities. They provide access to health service and educational opportunities in order to fulfill basic human rights.
Pierce Family Foundation – Pierce Footwear empowers the human spirit by providing adaptive athletic shoes.
Christopher and Dana Reeve Foundation – Christopher and Dana Reeve Foundation is dedicated to curing spinal cord injury by advancing innovative research and improving the quality of life for individuals and families impacted by paralysis.
Elks Lodge – Elks invest in their communities through programs that help children grow up healthy and drug-free, meet the needs of today’s veterans, and improve the quality of life.
Band of Brothers– A nonprofit that supports veterans through team building, mentorship and 24/7 response services. Band of Brothers is dedicated to the Veteran Community in Santa Barbara, San Luis Obispo and Ventura Counties. They work closely on initiatives that directly affect the Veteran Community such as the Veteran Homeless Crisis as well as the 22 a day initiative. They are dedicated to our Veterans and thank them for their service.
The Santa Ynez Valley Community Outreach– The Santa Ynez Valley Community Outreach has been founded to promote the common good and general welfare of seniors, veterans, and at-risk communities in the Santa Ynez Valley by providing nutritional, recreational, and transportation resources.
