

Grantee Spotlight: Local journalist, Melissa Daniels, awarded IE Journalism Innovation Hub+Fund grant
Coachella Valley journalist Melissa M. Daniels is writing her way to a vibrant future. The freelancer for Coachella Valley Independent is benefitting from a recent grant from Inland Empire Community Foundation’s (IECF) IE Journalism Innovation Hub+Fund, which supports...
Grantee Spotlight: Grant helps Danza Azteca Citlaltonac expand its services
Danza Azteca Citlaltonac Indigenous Group and Nonprofit Organization is broadening its creative horizons. The Indigenous Coachella ceremonial group has long been a mission to provide safe, sacred, and healing space where participants can freely express themselves...
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...