Spotlight on Martha’s Village and Kitchen: Serving Homeless Coachella Valley Residents
There isn't a population, cultural group or gender that's immune from homelessness or impoverishment. Linda Barrack, the president and CEO of Martha’s Kitchen and Village, sees this fact clearly and remains steadfast on a mission to make the Indio-based organization a...
2022 Civic Engagement Series
As we gear up for the 2022 Election, join us for informational sessions that will cover the dos and don’ts of how nonprofit organizations engage in an election year, and how to effectively engage your networks to Get Out the Vote! TUESDAY, APRIL 5 | 10:00am...
New Grant Opportunity: Applications Open for Multiple Field of Interest Funds Focused on Special Populations
IECF is accepting grant applications from area nonprofits that support the needs of vulnerable, special populations across the region. The grants are made possible from five Field of Interest Funds, including the new Rohn Rookstool Veterans Fund, and interested...
Women’s Giving Fund Scores Big at Agua Caliente Clippers Game!
What an incredible night! On Thursday, March 24, the Women's Giving Fund (WGF) celebrated Women's History Month with their first in-person event of 2022 at the Agua Caliente Clippers game. Women’s Giving Fund Committee Chair, Nefertiti Long, opened the program with an...
Carol Newkirk and Beverly Rashidd: Champions for Women’s Rights and Racial and Social Justice
As part of Women’s History month, IECF is highlighting two of our donors, Carol Newkirk and Beverly Rashidd. Both women spent their careers championing women's rights and fostering opportunities for equity, inclusion, and diversity. Now they've taken steps to ensure...
On Community, Legacy, and Saving the Salton Sea: A Conversation with Board Member Jeremy Hobbs
At IECF, our board members are instrumental in helping us achieve our mission of strengthening the Inland Empire through philanthropy. They’re our ambassadors, advocates, strategists, and supporters. Today we’d like to introduce you to board member Jeremy Hobbs,...
IE Giving Hub is Coming – Join Us!
The Inland Empire Community Foundation (IECF) is excited to announce the launch of the IE’s new nonprofit philanthropy resource, the IE Giving Hub! Give Gab is our technology platform partner for the IE Giving Hub and we’re thrilled to join forces. Give Gab is a...
Spotlight on Food Now: 800,000 Meals a Year to Strengthen Families and Build Community
This article originally appeared in the Desert Sun, March 2022 Food Now, founded in 1959, serves families and individuals throughout Eastern Riverside County who are facing food insecurity. The organization provides healthy, nutritious food weekly on Wednesday and...
Spotlight on Family Service Association: Addressing Poverty, Hunger and Health Since the 1950s
This article originally appeared in the Press Enterprise, March 2022 Family Service Association (FSA) was founded by the Junior League and local faith-based organizations in the City of Riverside. Launched in the early 50s, these groups rallied together to assist...
Spotlight on Hope Ranch Animal Sanctuary: 5 Acres and Foster Families, Finding Homes for Stray Dogs
This article originally appeared in the Press Enterprise, March 2022 Kathy Haley has always had a heart for animals and started helping them when she was in nursing school. While volunteering at an animal shelter in Wildomar, she forged relationships with like-minded...
