Mya Allen — Following Her Dreams on the Field and in the Classroom
As a little girl with a passion for softball, Mya Allen dreamed of standing on a Division One collegiate field, playing the sport that would define her as an athlete. Thanks to her determination and the generous help of IECF donors, Mya was able to...
David and Mary Hjorth: Family Donor Advised Funds
Dave and Mary Hjorth have always wanted to leave the world a little better than they found it by helping others. With a passion for supporting youth in their community, the Hjorths began making scholarships available to students at Upland High School in 1999. The...
From Uncertainty to Purpose: Scholarships help Jesus Mendoza find his path in cybersecurity
When Jesus Mendoza started college, he had no idea what he wanted to study. Like many students, he was working part-time, exploring options, and trying to figure out his next steps. Today, he’s found his calling in cybersecurity at Riverside City College,...


