WGF Committee: Susan Freeman; Lisa Nashua, PhD; Nefertiti Long, Chair; Liliana Andriani; Felicia Alexander [not shown: Rosie Lewis; Margeaux F. Mernick, Esq.; Lynn Bogh Baldi]
March is upon us and that means it’s almost time for the Spring Fling Champagne Brunch!
Our Women’s Giving Fund committee members have been busy behind the scenes. This year, they navigated an exceptional pool of candidates to select four nonprofits that serve women and families as our 2026 grantees. These organizations are addressing critical needs across Riverside and San Bernardino Counties. We can’t wait to hand them their grant checks during the program so you’ll see exactly where your collective investment is heading.
You’ll also be introduced to the three outstanding women we’re honoring as the 2026 Women of Achievement in the categories of:
🌟 Community Leader 🌟 Business Leader 🌟 Nonprofit / Government Leader
Their names? Still under wraps. You’ll hear them for the first time at the brunch as we applaud these remarkable visionaries who keep our region strong. Each recipient will receive a $5000 grant for the women-serving nonprofit of her choice.
Now, about the bags.
The highly anticipated designer bag drawing is back, and our committee members have donated some extraordinary purses! This year’s bag collection includes Coach, Marc Jacobs, Burberry, Hammitt and more, with retail values over $1,400. Every ticket supports grants for local organizations helping women secure housing, gain job training, navigate health challenges, and build financial stability across the Inland Empire. One opportunity drawing ticket is included with every brunch ticket, which means you’re
already in the moment you RSVP. Want to increase your odds? Additional tickets are available at the IECF office before the event, or grab more the morning of. Call us at 951-244-7777 to purchase in advance.
Bring your friends.
Whether you’re coming for the champagne brunch or staying for a full desert getaway, the Spring Fling is your chance to connect with fun, caring, like-minded people who are interested in making change happen. It’s a joyful afternoon that will stay with you for a long time afterward.
Join us.
- When: Sunday, March 22, 2026 | 11:00 am – 2:00 pm
- Where: Omni Rancho Las Palmas, Rancho Mirage
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