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...
Dec 3, 2025 | blog, grantee spotlights
The James Bernard and Mildred Jordan Tucker Fund was established more than 40 years ago to benefit disabled persons dependent on the use of a wheelchair for mobility and to also buoy eligible ADA-compliance projects. Now, a recent grant from the fund via Inland...
Oct 15, 2025 | blog, grantee spotlights
Green Room Theatre Company Coachella Valley (GRTCCV) is a rarity. The Palm Desert-based outpost is the only professional theater company in the East Valley that tours professional theater and presents Ballet Folklorico to under-resourced neighborhoods. “Palm Springs...
