Laurie Aldern, Author at IECF

Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation Visits the IE

Feb 28, 2023 | blog

In February 2023, IECF partnered with Growing Inland Achievement, COPE, and UCR’s Center for Social Innovation to host the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation for a regional visit. The bi-county tour included stops and presentations at Middle College High School, San...

Have You RSVP’d for the Women’s Giving Fund Spring Fling?

Feb 28, 2023 | blog

(SOLD OUT) The Women’s Giving Fund (WGF) committee invites you to attend their Spring Fling on Sunday, March 26th! You’ll enjoy a delightful brunch and an afternoon of camaraderie with the Inland Empire’s most inspiring women as we reveal the recipient of the...

IECF Policy & Engagement at Work

Feb 28, 2023 | blog

2021 marked the launch of IECF’s Office of Policy & Engagement. The objective of the Office is to address inequities in the Inland Empire by creating greater policy capacity in the region through collaboration, by uplifting community-based organizations and...

New Program Increases Career Readiness in IE Black and Latino Students

Feb 28, 2023 | blog

For Black History Month, we’re proud to spotlight BLU Educational Foundation in San Bernardino. As a component of its College and Career Access Program to help seniors in high school connect with careers, BLU hosted its first Job Shadow Day on Thursday, February 2,...

Creative Corps Inland SoCal Gets Ready to Put Artists to Work

Feb 28, 2023 | blog

As Creative Corps Inland SoCal prepares to launch a $4.7M grant opportunity, the organization invited artists, creatives, and interested community members to join in on Listening Sessions across the region. The effort was designed to gain input that will be...