Spotlight on grant honorees, Dean Mayo and Bob Marra: capturing a new scene in Coachella Valley
A photographer with a keen eye. A writer with a passion for telling thought-provoking stories. That winning combination may be a big and impactful benefit for Greater Palm Springs thanks to Dean Mayo and Bob Marra.
Spotlight on The Care Project: aiming to fill in the gaps for breast cancer patients
The Care Project received a Women’s Giving Fund grant through the Inland Empire Community Foundation. The funds will specifically assist the nonprofit’s new Death Doula Services imitative, which supports terminally ill patients who have been given a diagnosis or a prognosis of having six months or less to live.
Spotlight on Cynthia Huerta: using ingenuity to execute community-based projects
Creative passions run deep for Cynthia Huerta. The intrepid Mexican-American multidisciplinary community artist and curator has been an advocate for the arts and Southern California’s BIPOC community communities for nearly 20 years. As the artist moves into 2024 several new opportunities to impact more people through art have emerged.
Spotlight on San Bernardino Parks, Recreation and Community Services: enhancing artistic works with recent grant
San Bernardino’s rich history stems back to the 19th century when Spanish missionaries first settled in the region. Some 200 years later, the city is a thriving entity, boasting a population of more than 222,000. Art and culture also factor into the diverse spectrum of the city. So much so that moving into 2024, residents and visitors can expect some colorful surprises from the City of San Bernardino Parks, Recreation, and Community Services.
Spotlight on The Civil Rights Institute of Inland Southern California: a beacon for change
In just a short period, The Civil Rights Institute of Inland Southern California has emerged as a vibrant force. The nonprofit is dedicated to providing various public programs that focus on civil rights and the region’s civil rights history.
Spotlight on Grantee, Benjamin Jeong: creating smiles in the Inland Empire comedy scene
Recently, Jeong received a grant from the Inland Empire Community Foundation through the Creative Corps Inland SoCal Program, which offers grants to local, regional, and statewide organizations in 58 counties for unemployed and underemployed artists. The grants allow artists to create public awareness messages and projects in support of civic engagement and community participation.
Celebrating our Brouse Legacy Society members, Professional Advisor Champions and endowed fundholders with thanks for their vision of a better future
Every year during the holiday season, we look forward to our annual Brouse Legacy Society end-of-year celebrations in the Coachella Valley and Riverside/San Bernardino! It's a wonderful time to gather with our Brouse Legacy Society members, Professional Advisor...
Spotlight on Power Speaks Louder: transforming the lives of youth in crisis, low-income families, and the homeless
Power Speaks Louder (PSL) has made valiant attempts to service the underserved communities throughout Coachella Valley in the seven years it’s been running. Think of it as a multidimensional non-profit organization that administers several programs and services to “transform” the lives of youth in crisis, low-income families, and the homeless.
Spotlight on the Lake Elsinore Historical Society: preserving the memories of the community
Lake Elsinore Historical Society was founded in 1996 to preserve the history of the Elsinore Valley. While there are many descendants of the pioneers who settled in the region, no one was collecting this information and housing it for future generations. A volunteer-run organization, the Society maintains a museum, curates community historical knowledge, and works with the city of Lake Elsinore when it needs historical information.
Spotlight on Loma Linda University Children’s Hospital Foundation: expanding their support for families with medical challenges
Families throughout Riverside and San Bernardino Counties rely on Loma Linda University Children’s Hospital as the only dedicated pediatric hospital in the region, serving more than 1.2 million children.