Jane Lykken Hoff: The Coachella Valley’s Legendary Trailblazer
Jane Lykken Hoff is one example of a true legacy. This Palm Springs pioneer, who passed away in December 2023 just two months shy of her 104th birthday, is considered a bit of a legend. Known as a gifted horsewoman and an advocate of Western art, she was the first...
Creative Corps Inland SoCal Announces Request for Proposals
Creative Corps Inland SoCal is pleased to announce a request for proposals to fund artists and organizations to envision and co-create public projects, messaging campaigns, media, and events that wrestle with environmental, public health, social justice, and civic...
Nefertiti Long and a Gift to Remember: The Laverne Jones Legacy Fund
As the daughter of a single mom, Nefertiti "Nef" Long grew up in humble circumstances. Her family moved frequently when she was a child. Although Nef faced adversity, she was fortunate to have teachers, family members and support systems to fill in the gaps and usher...
Peggy Fouke Wortz: The Embodiment of Grace, Elegance and Generosity
Peggy Fouke Wortz was an extraordinary woman who transformed a life of privilege into a legacy of generosity. She gave of her wealth, her personal resources and her untiring spirit to those in our community who needed it most. IECF is proud indeed that Peggy was a...
Victress Bower: A Teacher and Her Legacy
Born in Minnesota in 1874, Victress Bower was the youngest of four children. She began teaching in Minnesota and then moved to Escondido, California before coming to Riverside in 1908. She instructed 7th and 8th graders at the old three-story brick Grant School at...
Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation Visits the IE
In February 2023, IECF partnered with Growing Inland Achievement, COPE, and UCR’s Center for Social Innovation to host the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation for a regional visit. The bi-county tour included stops and presentations at Middle College High School, San...
Have You RSVP’d for the Women’s Giving Fund Spring Fling?
(SOLD OUT) The Women’s Giving Fund (WGF) committee invites you to attend their Spring Fling on Sunday, March 26th! You’ll enjoy a delightful brunch and an afternoon of camaraderie with the Inland Empire’s most inspiring women as we reveal the recipient of the...
IECF Policy & Engagement at Work
2021 marked the launch of IECF's Office of Policy & Engagement. The objective of the Office is to address inequities in the Inland Empire by creating greater policy capacity in the region through collaboration, by uplifting community-based organizations and their...
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...
