After nearly two and a half years of dedicated service with IECF, John McGuirk, Giving Officer for the Coachella Valley, is set to retire this spring. He and his husband, Richard, will embark on an exciting new chapter in Bournemouth, England. Brie Griset Smith, Chief...
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 (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...
Ongoing efforts to reimagine Evergreen Memorial Historic Cemetery (EMHC) in Riverside are suddenly being buoyed by modern-day tweaks. Thanks to the development of apps, QR codes, and events hosted by the cemetery, discovering new facets of the region’s history and...
Established in 1948, The Boys & Girls Club of Palm Springs has been serving the area for more than 75 years. Offering programs for children from second to 12th grades, it is the largest after-school youth community center in the city. The organization’s mission,...
