New Program Increases Career Readiness in IE Black and Latino Students
For Black History Month, we’re proud to spotlight BLU Educational Foundation in San Bernardino. As a component of its College and Career Access Program to help seniors in high school connect with careers, BLU hosted its first Job Shadow Day on Thursday, February 2,...
Creative Corps Inland SoCal Gets Ready to Put Artists to Work
As Creative Corps Inland SoCal prepares to launch a $4.7M grant opportunity, the organization invited artists, creatives, and interested community members to join in on Listening Sessions across the region. The effort was designed to gain input that will be...
Grant Opportunity: 2023 Field of Interest Funds Open for Applications
On March 6, 2023, IECF opened grant applications to area nonprofits that support the needs of vulnerable, special populations across the region. Applications close April 10, 2023. The grants will be made possible from five Field of Interest Funds including: Irene S....
IECF’s New Portal Simplifies the Scholarship Application Process
Scholarship applications are now open through the Inland Empire Community Foundation (IECF) website. While most of the scholarships available through IECF are awarded through the colleges and universities in the region, students also have opportunities they can apply...
IEGO Names New Executive Director
Former GO-Biz Leader Appointed as Executive Director of Inland Economic Growth & Opportunity Initiative (IEGO) The Inland Economic Growth & Opportunity Initiative, or IEGO, announced the appointment of Matthew Mena as its new executive director. IEGO is a...
Spotlight on IE Rebound: Equipping the Formerly Incarcerated to Rejoin Their Communities and Succeed
Owen Duckworth, who was formerly incarcerated, was able to get his life on track, secure a job and become a positive role model. Through this experience, he realized that others struggled with re-entry because they did not have the resources and support that they...
Spotlight on Empowering Success Now: Resume Boosters Help Applicants Stand Out
Artina McIntosh, a full-time college professor and entrepreneur for over 30 years, saw a gap in the needs of her students. Realizing that many of her students were not prepared for college, especially in the disciplines of writing, math and life skills, she wanted to...
Spotlight on Making Hope Happen: Building a Road to Success for San Bernardino Residents
The Making Hope Happen Foundation was founded to support the educational mission of the San Bernardino City Unified School District, providing programs for learners from cradle to career. In the last few years, Making Hope Happen has expanded beyond the district...
Spotlight on Clay Counseling Foundation: Culturally-Aware Counseling Offers Student-to-Student Support
Clay Counseling thinks of itself as a mental health organization shaped by the community and serving the community. Offering both paid services through Clay Counseling Solutions and low- to no-cost services through Clay Counseling Foundation, the organization serves...
Spotlight on Girls on the Run Riverside: Empowering Girls Through Exercise and Life Skills
Girls on the Run is a program utilizing a research-based curriculum that helps girls value themselves, teamwork, and relationships and to recognize the impacts they can have in the world. Girls on the Run International was founded in 1996 by Molly Barker with a goal...