Spotlight on Assistance League Coachella Valley: broadening its reach and eliminating barriers
Assistance League Coachella Valley continues to expand the ways in which it provides essential needs to Coachella Valley Individuals in need, and their families. The all-volunteer nonprofit organization has been steadfast in eliminating barriers for at-risk or disadvantaged individuals, and is raising awareness around several standout program as it heads toward its 100-year anniversary in 2026.
Spotlight on Coachella Valley Volunteers in Medicine: making strides by offering no-cost healthcare
Coachella Valley Volunteers in Medicine (CVVIM) understands affordable healthcare is one of the most significant issues for many people in the United States. To that end, it continues to offer local solutions to a national dilemma by providing a variety of medical services and care at no cost to adults in the Coachella Valley who are uninsured or under-insured.
Spotlight on Variety, the Children’s Charity of the Desert: helping children experience the great joys of childhood
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 ways, the organization is just getting started.
Spotlight on Brothers of the Desert: recent grant fuels future impact
“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 nonprofit’s board of directors’ president, stands by and will focus on as the organization heads into 2024.
Spotlight on Animal Samaritans: saving at-risk shelter animals
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
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
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...
Spotlight on Cj Jilek: local artist adds creative works to human rights efforts
For decades, Cj Jilek has devoted herself to making exceptional art. Between her extensive ceramic art and porcelain offerings that lean in biomorphic forms, there is no shortage of ideas for the artist. Now she’s directing some of her efforts on giving back to the...
Our Giving Guide is Here!
As a valued supporter of IECF's mission, we're excited to share our Giving Guide! Your partnership fuels positive change, and the Giving Guide is designed to help you navigate the various ways your charitable contribution can make a difference. Our region is in need....
Spotlight on Cal Press: supporting student journalists to assure the future and integrity of journalism in California
California Press Foundation (Cal Press) has been supporting the future of journalism for more than 140 years. The organization provides professional support, education, coveted journalism awards and opportunities for future journalists. Through this work, Cal Press...
