Leslie Evans has been a social worker for over 20 years, working for many nonprofit organizations that focus on housing for the homeless and those in jeopardy of becoming homeless. For seven of these years, she worked on Skid Row, learning the intricacies of building...
Grassroots to grasstops: IECF’s 3rd Annual Policy Forum will provide an exciting opportunity to gather in person with local, regional and state leaders, innovators, and groundbreakers around five policy priority areas that are key to the Inland Empire’s resilience and...
Established in 2021, IECF’s Office of Policy & Engagement works to address inequities in the Inland Empire by creating greater policy capacity in the region. Through partnership with community-based organizations and collaboration with local changemakers,...
The Black Equity Initiative Inland Empire (BEI), in partnership with the IE Funders Alliance and IECF, has announced a new Technical Assistance Grant Opportunity for Black-led organizations seeking support with grantwriting to secure funding for systems change and...
IECF Immediate Past Board Chair Dr. Paulette Brown-Hinds was recently honored by the Greater Riverside Chambers of Commerce with the 38th annual ATHENA of Riverside Award for her work in news media and journalism. The mission of ATHENA of Riverside is to open doors of...
In recognition of Mental Health Awareness Month, it’s our privilege to feature an IECF grantee and fundholder, Oak Grove Center, as they rise to meet the difficulties faced by youth in our communities. Children today are exposed to an increasing barrage of stresses...
