IECF Appoints Michael Hinkle as New Charitable Giving Officer for Coachella Valley
Brie Griset Smith, CSPG, Chief Development Officer at IECF, has announced Michael Hinkle’s appointment as the new Charitable Giving Officer for Coachella Valley. Hinkle is a native of the Coachella Valley with deep roots in the region’s philanthropic and...
From Migrant Roots to Educational Impact: Dora Buchner honors her husband’s memory by supporting the next generation
Jim and Dora Buchner were long-time Whittier residents, but vacationing in the Coachella Valley grew into a deep connection to the community. For years, the couple spent weekends and holidays in the desert, becoming active participants in their church and the Italian...
Grantee Spotlight: El Informador Del Valle receives a boost from recent grant
From the communities of Palm Springs and Rancho Mirage to Thousand Palms and Thermal, El Informador Del Valle has long been making an impact. But a recent grant from Inland Empire Community Foundation through the Desert Community News Fund is providing the...
