This article originally appeared in the Press Enterprise, January 2022 Founded in 2007, Youth Mentoring in Action Network (YMAN) was created by two veteran educators who wanted to ensure youth were heard and given the power to create their own programming. The...
A $1M scholarship fund was recently opened at IECF to honor the legacy of George P. Bates, founder of Shield Packaging in California. George, his wife Nancy, and their partners established the Chino-based company in 1971. Shield Packaging of California operated...
This article originally appeared in the Press Enterprise, January 2022. Founded by small business owner Kyla Booker, Black Leaders Achieving Culture Knowledge (B.L.A.C.K.) Collective has a mission to promote entrepreneurship, self-sufficiency and to uplift the Black...
This article orginally appeared in the Desert Sun, December 2021 In 1966, Boys Clubs of Coachella Valley opened its doors, providing youth development programs in Indio. In 1992, the organization became a Boys & Girls Club with clubhouses in Indio, La Quinta,...
This article originally appeared in the Desert Sun, January 2022. The L-Fund works to create an inclusive and diverse community in which lesbians are provided a reliable resource for financial assistance, social engagement, and programs that enrich their lives. The...
IECF is excited to announce the launch of our new Fundholder Portal that’s designed just for our fundholders! Starting now, this portal allows fundholders to interact with their accounts via a secure, password-protected website and provides timely access to important...