Laurie Aldern, Author at IECF

Community Impact Fund Grants of $589,500 Focus on Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

Apr 28, 2022 | blog

In keeping with its focus on grantmaking through an equity lens, IECF is pleased to announce Community Impact Fund (CIF) awards totaling $589,500 to 40 nonprofits in the Inland Region. The grants will be used to strengthen work that prioritizes diversity, equity and...

A Conversation on the Arts: IECF Board Member Ann Sheffer Paints the Picture of a Vibrant Region

Apr 28, 2022 | blog, donor stories

Our series of Conversations with Board Members continues in celebration of IECF’s 80th Anniversary and new Signature Funds, each of which will raise $80,000 in their inaugural year. Each of our valued board members brings experience and insight into a wide variety of...

Amazon Awards $100,000 to Local Environmental Groups in Honor of Earth Day 2022

Apr 22, 2022 | blog

In honor of Earth Day 2022, Inland Empire Community Foundation (IECF) and Amazon have teamed up to award $100,000 to enterprising local groups with programs supporting environmental education in Riverside and San Bernardino counties. IECF’s Environmental Micro-Grant...

Spotlight on Riverside Philharmonic: Continuing its Long History of Lifting up the Community with Music

Apr 21, 2022 | blog

The COVID-19 pandemic was especially challenging for the Riverside Philharmonic. Restrictions made it impossible to bring together a large group of musicians, let alone bring in an audience, but the organization quickly adjusted. In 2020, during the most restrictive...

Coachella Valley Volunteers in Medicine: Treating the Whole Person and Providing No-Cost Care

Apr 12, 2022 | blog

This article originally appeared in the Desert Sun, April 2022. A no-cost clinic in the Coachella Valley sounds like a wonderful dream. But some dreams are worth nursing. Enter: Coachella Valley Volunteers in Medicine (CVVIM). Nearly 12 years ago, the first uninsured,...

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