Journalism Innovation Hub + Fund Kickoff
The Future of Community Journalism in the Inland Empire Join us June 3, 2024, at an inaugural event hosted by the Inland Empire Journalism Innovation Hub+ Fund of the Inland Empire Community Foundation (IECF). Dr. Paulette Brown-Hinds will engage in a...
Spotlight on Oxford & Amies: Helping the homeless get their feet off the ground
In order to create great change, you inevitably have to take a courageous first step. Oxford & Amies, a San Bernardino County nonprofit hoping to ease and thwart homelessness issues, did just that back in 2018. Working with a variety of dedicated and charitable...
Spotlight on FIND Food Bank: Ending hunger today, tomorrow and for a lifetime in the Coachella Valley
Ending hunger today, tomorrow and for a lifetime is a bold endeavor. But that’s not deterring FIND Food Bank. Founded by Wayne Johnson in 1983 in Cathedral City, FIND, which stands for Food in Need of Distribution, now serves about 5,000 square miles of eastern...
Spotlight on Emmanuel Doublin: Coachella Valley artist brings awareness to homelessness
A recent gathering at Desert Art Woman Gallery in Cathedral City proved to be more than just the dynamic art on display. Thanks to a Creative Corps Inland SoCal Grant, local artist Emmanuel Doublin was able to turn the experience into an opportunity to help homeless...
Unlocking the IE’s Potential: a master plan for career education
On March 30, 2024, the Inland Empire joined forces for some California history-making as IE representatives helped develop a regional path to a better future through the California Governor's Master Plan for Career Education. The Master Plan for Career Education is a...
A Desert Hub Thrives: The Joslyn Center’s Enduring Legacy and the Power of Partnership
For over 40 years, the Joslyn Center has worked to enhance the well-being of all adults 50+ through innovative programs and services. Since 2010, IECF has awarded the center more than $230,000 in grants, and we are proud to manage The Joslyn Center Fund, established...
CIELO Fund offers $360,000 to 31 organizations in new round of grants
The Cultivating Inland Empire Latino Opportunity (CIELO Fund) at Inland Empire Community Foundation (IECF) recently announced that $360,000 will be distributed to 31 Riverside and San Bernardino County Latino-led and serving organizations and initiatives. The...
Celebrating Autism Acceptance Month in the Inland Empire
April is Autism Acceptance Month, a time to celebrate the unique strengths and perspectives of individuals on the spectrum, offer our support, and recognize the incredible organizations advocating for them. Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) affects an estimated 1 in 54...
Women’s Giving Fund Grants $50,000 at 2024 Spring Fling, Dr. Gwen Dowdy-Rodgers named Woman of Achievement
IECF has distributed another round of grants through its Women’s Giving Fund (WGF), which is geared to assist women in need. In its largest grantmaking cycle to date, the grants will provide resources to Inland Empire organizations that offer life-giving services to...
Kyra Boyle, a 2024 Safe Schools Desert Cities Scholarship Recipient: on a mission to help youth
Meet Kyra Boyle, a 2024 recipient of the Safe Schools Desert Cities Burton/May Pride Award. The award recognizes outstanding lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, questioning or intersex (LGBTQI) youth who, through their participation, dedication and initiative, have...