Grantee Spotlight: Nonprofit start-up ‘Chinampas’ sprouts compelling mental health initiative
A recent grant from Inland Empire Community via The CIELO Fund for Latino Empowerment is helping one local start-up offer a multigenerational approach to, as its founders put it, “honor the past, live in the present, and shape the future.” And all by using creativity...
Grantee Spotlight: Community Foundation grant helps About Families Inc. connect families
Parenting is a journey and About Families Inc. wants to walk through it with people. The local nonprofit, which has long been dedicated to empowering parents, supporting children, and strengthening families throughout the region, is taking a recent grant from Inland...
Grantee Spotlight: Grant to My Safe: Riverside plays key role in battling fire risks
With the threat of California wildfires omnipresent, one non-profit organization has strengthened its mission to deliver wildfire education and awareness to homeowners and residents in Riverside County. To that end, MySafe: Riverside wants to be part of the wildfire...
Grantee Spotlight: Coachella Valley Housing Coalition moves through immigration and housing issues
Pedro Rodriguez, Executive Director and CEO of the Coachella Valley Housing Coalition (CVHC), is in a deeply reflective mood. This month, Rodriguez celebrates his 30-year anniversary with the organization—26 as its CFO, and four in his current role. For Rodriguez,...
