Spotlight on Guide Dogs of the Desert: A growing need and a 3-year wait list
Guide Dogs of the Desert is a nonprofit organization dedicated to providing life-changing independence to the visually impaired. Based in Whitewater, California, they breed, raise, and train guide dogs to help individuals navigate the world with confidence and...
IECF Appoints Claudia Preza-Marin as New Charitable Giving Officer for Riverside
Brie Griset Smith, CSPG, Chief Development Officer at IECF, has announced the appointment of Claudia Preza-Marin, CSPG, as the new Charitable Giving Officer for Riverside. Preza-Marin brings over fourteen years of experience in the fundraising sector, specializing in...
County distributes $6.5 million to 67 nonprofits through ARPA Funds
Exciting update! IECF has distributed relief grants totaling $6.5 million from the Riverside County Nonprofit Assistance Fund to 67 nonprofit organizations. Over the past year, the funds were released to nonprofit organizations within Riverside County’s five...
Desert Inspiration: The Brian and Lori Rennie Legacy Fund
From trekking through the surreal landscape of Joshua Tree National Park to hiking 100 exhilarating miles in the Swiss Alps, Brian and Lori Rennie have spent 25 years with a shared appreciation for the majestic outdoors. Together, they’ve run a successful business,...