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...
IECF Launches New Initiative to Elevate Student Voices and Advance Educational Equity
IECF is proud to announce a new initiative aimed at advancing educational equity in Riverside and San Bernardino Counties, with a focus on amplifying youth voices. Supported by a $1.5 million grant from the Gates Foundation, this two-year effort will empower students...
Inland Empire Community Foundation Announces 2025 Board of Directors
Inland Empire Community Foundation (IECF) is pleased to announce Jesse Melgar as the next Chair of its Board of Directors, where he will become the first openly LGBTQ+ Chair, first Coachella Valley resident, and the first millennial to chair the Board. Melgar will...
