Laurie Aldern, Author at IECF

Spotlight on Variety, the Children’s Charity of the Desert: helping children experience the great joys of childhood

Dec 4, 2023 | blog

For more than 35 years, Variety—the Children’s Charity of the Desert has dedicated itself to enhancing the health, mobility, inclusion, and independence of disadvantaged and special needs children across Coachella Valley. Great strides have been made, but in many...

Spotlight on Brothers of the Desert: recent grant fuels future impact

Nov 30, 2023 | blog

“We need each other as African American gay brothers more than ever through support, love, communication, intimacy, and spirituality,” reads the sobering proclamation on the website of Brothers of the Desert. It is but one of many bold truths that Tim Vincent, the...

Spotlight on Animal Samaritans: saving at-risk shelter animals

Nov 30, 2023 | blog

Something paw-fect this way comes. Several upcoming events and new funding from the Albert and Anna Herdina Memorial Fund for Animals will shine the spotlight even brighter on the stellar efforts of Animal Samaritans, which continues its valiant attempts to...

Scholarships for Generations of Future Leaders: The Power of Endowment

Nov 30, 2023 | blog

At IECF, one of our greatest privileges is witnessing the joy on a scholarship recipient’s face and sharing that moment of pride with their beaming family members. We’ve been distributing scholarships for over 80 years, ever since Charles Brouse established the first...

IE Black Equity Fund raises $6 Million to sustain Black-led organizations

Nov 20, 2023 | blog

Non-profit organizations and vital initiatives led by and serving Inland Empire’s Black community will benefit from a milestone achievement. The IE Black Equity Fund has raised more than $6 million since its inception in 2020. It’s a historic feat, considering the...