Aug 18, 2025 | blog, grantee spotlights
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...
Aug 14, 2025 | blog, grantee spotlights
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,...
Aug 14, 2025 | blog, grantee spotlights
The desert’s regional food bank is getting a boost in support thanks to a recent grant from Inland Empire Community Foundation. Recently, FIND Food Bank received funding through the Todd Barajas Legacy Fund, which was established in 2016. Debbie Espinosa, President...
Aug 14, 2025 | blog, grantee spotlights
A recent Inland Empire Community Foundation (IECF) grant will enhance the efforts of a prominent nonprofit committed to empowering veterans and military service-connected individuals. Veterans Supplemental Support Network (VSSN), which has long provided significant...
Aug 12, 2025 | blog, grantee spotlights
Family Service Association (FSA), a longtime Inland Empire change agent, is headed toward its 75th birthday in 2028 by blending past success with a refined vision for the future. FSA was founded in 1953 by the Junior League and other faith-based organizations. Known...
Jul 15, 2025 | blog, grantee spotlights
There’s more than a hint of pride in Sandy Ramirez’s voice when she speaks of Riverside Life Services. The nonprofit’s executive director wants to ensure individuals feel supported in their pregnancy decisions and that everybody has the tools they need to move forward...
