From Migrant Roots to Educational Impact: Dora Buchner honors her husband’s memory by supporting the next generation
Jim and Dora Buchner were long-time Whittier residents, but vacationing in the Coachella Valley grew into a deep connection to the community. For years, the couple spent weekends and holidays in the desert, becoming active participants in their church and the Italian...
Grantee Spotlight: El Informador Del Valle receives a boost from recent grant
From the communities of Palm Springs and Rancho Mirage to Thousand Palms and Thermal, El Informador Del Valle has long been making an impact. But a recent grant from Inland Empire Community Foundation through the Desert Community News Fund is providing the...
John McGuirk, Giving Officer for Coachella Valley, is set to retire; job opportunity announced
After nearly two and a half years of dedicated service with IECF, John McGuirk, Giving Officer for the Coachella Valley, is set to retire this spring. He and his husband, Richard, will embark on an exciting new chapter in Bournemouth, England. Brie Griset Smith, Chief...
