The Temecula Valley Chamber of Commerce recently hosted its first-ever Funders Forum, bringing together representatives from local nonprofits and foundations in southern Riverside County. This event aimed to bridge the gap between organizations seeking funding and...
On March 13, 2024, IECF’s President and CEO, Michelle Decker, and Associate Director of Policy and Community Engagement, Graciela Moran, took a quick trip to Sacramento. They met with our region’s legislators to champion the needs of the Inland Empire at the...
Creating legacies is key for the Evelyn E. Perkins (EEP) Foundation. The organization was co-founded in 2006 by Michelle Heard, Danessa Jackson, and Trudi Perkins, the daughters of the late Evelyn E. Perkins, an intrepid educator in the region. Since its inception,...
“Fostering Thriving Communities” was the theme of Southern California Edison’s 2024 Black History Month event, where the Black Equity Initiative of the Inland Empire (BEI-IE) was a Community Partnership honoree! Dina Walker, Executive Director of BLU Educational...
IECF has opened its Common Application portal, providing access to over 30 scholarships available to students for the 2024-2025 academic year. The portal streamlines the overall application process and also maximizes an individual’s chances to successfully land a...