Apr 29, 2026 | blog, grantee spotlights
Pollinators are getting a chance to bask in the spotlight at The Living Desert Zoo and Gardens. A recent grant from Inland Empire Community Foundation has helped the revered site launch a new exhibit called Mission: Pollination. “We want to be able to tell the story...
Mar 19, 2026 | blog, grantee spotlights
The plot thickens in the tale of the Palm Springs Public Library Foundation (PSPLF). In all the best ways, that is. PSPLF recently reached a major fundraising milestone in its capital campaign, nabbing its first $1 million toward revitalizing the Palm Springs Public...
Mar 13, 2026 | blog, grantee spotlights
Playful pups evolve into powerful allies at Guide Dogs of the Desert, the region’s prominent non-profit organization that custom-trains guide dogs to blind and visually impaired individuals. To be sure, the nonprofit’s ongoing mission to provide quality guide dogs is...
Mar 11, 2026 | blog, grantee spotlights
In an era rife with divisiveness, non-profit organizations like the Tolerance Center Education (TEC) continue to advocate for unity, thanks to community support and helpful grants. Recent funding from the Community Impact Fund via Inland Empire Community...
Jun 16, 2025 | blog, grantee spotlights
Few organizations were immune to the effects of the global pandemic several years ago. Jewish Family Service of the Desert in Palm Desert was also hit hard, as all of its in-person counseling services vanished. “We had to figure out how to provide telecare services,”...
