Jun 18, 2025 | blog, scholarship stories
As a community, supporting students is one of the most effective ways we can strengthen the Inland Empire’s future. For over 80 years, scholarships have been at the heart of our work to create more equitable pathways to education. What began with a bold idea and a...
Dec 27, 2024 | blog, donor stories, scholarship stories
A new scholarship fund is paving the way for Black gay men in the Inland Empire to further their education. The Brothers of the Desert, a non-profit organization with a unique support network for Black gay men and their allies in the region, has joined forces with...
Apr 9, 2024 | blog, scholarship stories
Meet Kyra Boyle, a 2024 recipient of the Safe Schools Desert Cities Burton/May Pride Award. The award recognizes outstanding lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, questioning or intersex (LGBTQI) youth who, through their participation, dedication and initiative, have...
Jan 26, 2024 | blog, donor stories, scholarship stories
Dr. Daksha Jain and her husband, Sudhir Kapadia, discovered the meaning of giving back early on while growing up in India. The couple credits their parents and grandparents for learning this important family tradition that guides their philanthropy in the U.S. and...
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?...
