Grantee Spotlight: Grant fine tunes Palm Springs Friends of Philharmonic’s efforts
Renowned Boston Philharmonic Orchestra conductor Benjamin Zander once said, “The conductor of an orchestra doesn’t make a sound. The conductor’s job is to awaken possibility in other people.” Palm Springs Friends of Philharmonic Executive Director Lee...
Grantee Spotlight: Animal Samaritans expands thanks to Community Foundation grant
Animal Samaritans has actively promoted the healing power of animal-human connections, creating curricula that offer animal companionship as a form of treatment. One of the intrepid Coachella Valley nonprofit’s specialties is bringing trained animals to hospitals,...
Where Youth Voices Lead, Education Equity Follows
In the Inland Empire, young people are stepping forward with clear ideas about the schools and communities they want to see. Through a year of hosting “Freedom Dreaming Sessions” and learning from students and educators at our Education Equity Summit, we understand...
