Spotlight on About Families: connecting generations through art and food
About Families gives new meaning to the phrase, “bringing up baby.” That’s because the main goal of the ever-ambitious nonprofit is to educate families on the emotional, mental, and physical experiences involved during all facets of pregnancy – even early parenthood and postpartum.
Spotlight on Allie’s Allys Advocacy: linking families to proper care
Allie’s Allys Advocacy is close to Dr. Donna Marie Hunter’s heart—literally and figuratively. The San Bernadino County author, speaker, professional coach, and expert in women’s empowerment, launched the non-profit organization after moving through challenging experiences with her daughter, Alexandra.
Spotlight on Children’s Resources Inc.: helping children and parents
Bullying is among the most important issues parents face when raising their children. According to stopbullying.gov, nearly 20 percent of students ages 12-18 experience some form of bullying in the United States.
Spotlight on Advancing Steps: creating valuable opportunities for formerly incarcerated individuals
If Advancing Steps has its way, hope and success will go hand in hand. The intrepid nonprofit organization, founded by Walker Beverly, is a viable resource center in the Valley with support services that assist formerly incarcerated individuals in reintegrating back into the community.
Spotlight on Alianza Coachella Valley: striving to improve socio-economic conditions
When two or more are gathered, anything is possible. That seems to be a primary principle fueling the efforts of Alianza Coachella Valley.
Dr. Daksha Jain and Sudhir Kapadia create local impact through a scholarship fund at IECF
Dr. Daksha Jain and her husband, Sudhir Kapadia, discovered the meaning of giving back early on while growing up in India. The couple credits their parents and grandparents for learning this important family tradition that guides their philanthropy in the U.S. and...
Build Coachella Valley Fund kicks off campaign to diminish food insecurity in desert communities
The Build Coachella Valley Fund was established in 2023 to support the critically urgent social, environmental and economic resilience of the region. The Fund's first campaign of 2024 will tackle food insecurity in the desert communities. Beneath the sun-drenched...
A Message from our CEO: Governor Newsom issues 2023 Social Innovation Impact Report
Our President and CEO Michelle Decker shares her thoughts on the importance of California’s commitment to the nonprofit sector. I am so proud of this report and the commitment of California to our nonprofit sector and, most importantly, to the innovation we can...
Spotlight on Blueprints and Pathways: new nonprofit geared to reduce stress for African American Community
Family Foothill Shelter stands proudly among Inland Empire nonprofits as it continues to provide families in need with assistance—everything from jobs, food, and housing to financial literacy skills and parenting classes. As the organization heads into 2024, it reaches a milestone 40th anniversary, which Executive Director Savannah Mlot says will fuel an even brighter future.
Spotlight on Foothill Family Shelter: preparing for Greater Change Amid 40th Anniversary
Family Foothill Shelter stands proudly among Inland Empire nonprofits as it continues to provide families in need with assistance—everything from jobs, food, and housing to financial literacy skills and parenting classes. As the organization heads into 2024, it reaches a milestone 40th anniversary, which Executive Director Savannah Mlot says will fuel an even brighter future.