Nov 29, 2022 | blog, scholarship stories
Since 1941, we’ve emphasized the importance of helping scholars reach their goals. We know that education, both two-year and four-year, changes the earning power of families and supports diverse leadership in our communities. What began with Charles Brouse’s endowment...
Jun 24, 2022 | blog, scholarship stories
In every corner of the country, great leaders rise up during periods of unrest and leave a legacy. Their history, words and actions can inform our progress and next steps when similar circumstances arise. Have we seen this before? What did we learn? What went right?...
Jan 20, 2022 | blog, donor stories, scholarship stories
A $1M scholarship fund was recently opened at IECF to honor the legacy of George P. Bates, founder of Shield Packaging in California. George, his wife Nancy, and their partners established the Chino-based company in 1971. Shield Packaging of California operated...
Nov 22, 2021 | blog, scholarship stories
As college-bound students begin their search for scholarships, it’s important that we remember and reflect on how crucial this type of funding is for many Inland Empire students. Through the generosity of donors like Bruce and Regen Dennis, IECF is opening doors and...
Nov 22, 2021 | blog, donor stories, scholarship stories
Bruce and Regen Dennis don’t take their achievements and successful careers for granted. “We’ve always been aware that it was education that opened doors of opportunity for us,” Regen says. “As I was growing up, there was never a doubt that I’d go to high school and...
Sep 30, 2021 | blog, scholarship stories
As a first-generation daughter of Mexican immigrants who settled in Indio, Michelle Fausto grew up with a love for her Hispanic heritage and a great appreciation for the sacrifices her parents made in order to give their family a better future. “We’ve always...
