Spotlight on Riverside Philharmonic: Continuing its Long History of Lifting up the Community with Music
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
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,...
Spotlight on Mapping Black California: Working to Clarify Social Issues in the Inland Empire and Beyond
An initiative of Black Voice Foundation and Black Voice News, Mapping Black California was founded in 2015. Paulette Brown-Hinds, publisher of Black Voice News and founder of Voice Media Ventures, launched the initiative in answer to President Obama’s call to...
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...
