Dec 29, 2025 | blog, grantee spotlights
A fierce yet grounded dedication is evident in Lolofi Olo Soakai’s voice. The intrepid Founder and Executive Director of MALO (Motivating Action Leadership Opportunity) came from a family rooted in heritage, deep faith, and vibrant hospitality. Which makes the road...
Dec 29, 2025 | blog, grantee spotlights
When a group of young adult queer and trans people of color (QTBIPOC) in the Inland Empire set out to truly connect to LGBTQ+ youth for leadership development, the results can be powerful. And empowering. Inland Empire Prism Collective, a non-profit organization...
Dec 3, 2025 | blog, grantee spotlights
A recent Gates Educational Advancement Grant distributed via Inland Empire Community Foundation is giving one local nonprofit a stellar opportunity to enhance its work around educational justice. Recipient BLU Educational Foundation, which has long been promoting...
Apr 22, 2025 | blog, grantee spotlights
A tall and attentive doodle helps a homeowner pick up a newspaper that’s just been delivered and landed on the lawn. A yellow lab patiently waits for its human owner to provide a directive. A standard poodle graciously eases into the role of a PTSD service dog for a...
Apr 22, 2025 | blog, grantee spotlights
“Trees need people,” professes the nonprofit TreePeople. “And people need trees.” In the wake of the January 2025 Southern California wildfires, the statement holds even greater impact. Now, thanks to the League of California Community Foundations/Wildfire Resilience...
