Spotlight on Inland Empire Black Workers Center: Creating Pathways to Careers
This article originally appeared in the Press Enterprise, February 2022. Recently formed, Inland Empire Black Workers Center (IEBWC) has hit the ground running, building community partnerships and enrolling local workers in its pre-apprenticeship program. In...
Spotlight on Sigma Beta Xi Youth & Family Services: Mentoring Future Leaders for our Region
This article originally appeared in the Press Enterprise, February 2022. Founded in 1998 by Rialto High School teacher Ernest Rhone IV and students, Sigma Beta Xi Youth & Family Services (SBX) was launched to develop future leaders. Today, the organization...
Spotlight on Well in the Desert: Providing Food Security through Hot Meals
This article originally appeared in the Desert Sun, February 2022. Well in the Desert has been serving the Palm Springs area since 1996, providing nutritious meals to those experiencing food insecurity. Well in the Desert's food program serves anywhere between 180-300...
Spotlight on Cathedral City Senior Center: Build Coachella Valley Fund grant helps thwart food insecurities
Through community engagement, outreach, food distribution, and a variety of other services, Cathedral City Senior Center is revered for helping improve the quality of life for seniors 55+ living in Cathedral City and the surrounding communities. But ambitious souls...
Spotlight on Cathedral City Senior Center: Ensuring Equity in Aging
This article originally appeared in the Desert Sun, February 2022 The Cathedral City Senior Center (CCSC) works to ensure equity in aging, providing services and programming to a diverse community. CCSC assists all seniors 55+ by providing social, recreational,...
IECF Receives $7M Gift from S.L. Gimbel Foundation to Address Social and Environmental Causes
We're thrilled to announce that IECF has received a gift of $7M from the trustees of the S.L. Gimbel Foundation. The gift will be added to the S.L. Gimbel Fund, which IECF has proudly stewarded since 2010. The S. L. Gimbel Foundation honors the life of Susan Gimbel of...
Giving and Investing with Peace of Mind: The Charitable Gift Annuity
Joyce Montgomery spent a full and rewarding career in nursing and healthcare management. When she retired, she knew she wanted to continue making a difference in the lives of young people, especially those interested in healthcare careers serving low-income and...
College Bound? It’s Scholarship Season at IECF!
For over 80 years, IECF has been supporting education through scholarships. Our founder, Charles E. Brouse, believed that the best way to give back to the community was through scholarships for hard-working students who wanted to attend college. Because of his...
Save the Date! Women’s Giving Fund Spring Event March 24, 2022
The Women's Giving Fund (WGF) will celebrate Women's History Month with a VIP event at the Agua Caliente Clipper's basketball game! Join us and support the good work that WGF is doing. It’s time to get networking with the amazing women of the Inland Empire! The...
Youth Grantmakers Applications Open to Nonprofits Serving Youth
Now in its thirteenth year, Youth Grantmakers enables young people to become active agents of change and responsible community leaders through the power of philanthropy. Youth Grantmakers address issues that are important to them by helping give away dollars to area...
