Apr 3, 2025 | blog, donor stories
A Lasting Legacy for a Beloved Teacher Charles “Chuck” Brinker loved math, and he was the kind of teacher who made a lasting impression on his students. For over two decades, Chuck was dedicated to the enthusiastic instruction of his favorite subject at Ramona High...
Mar 27, 2025 | blog, grantee spotlights
A recent grant from Inland Empire Community Foundation (IECF) through the Riverside County ARPA Fund has allowed Rising Stars Business Academy (RSBA) to pilot a unique culinary career pathways initiative that guides and assists teenagers and young adults along their...
Jan 23, 2025 | blog, grantee spotlights
A grant from Inland Empire Community Foundation (IECF) through the Riverside County Nonprofit Assistance Fund will allow Riverside Arts Academy (RAA) to expand its faculty. Executive and artistic director Adam Karelin said those resources come at a pivotal time as the...
Jan 14, 2025 | blog, grantee spotlights
This season, it’s one baby bottom at a time. Thanks to a recent grant from the Inland Empire Community Foundation, The Diaper Bank of the Inland Empire, launched by The Junior League of Riverside, is being given a major boost of support. “I’m responsible for...
Jan 14, 2025 | blog, grantee spotlights
Mary S. Roberts Pet Adoption Center ended 2024 on a high note with one of its highest adoption numbers ever. The milestone sets the tone for 2025, which finds the center broadening its reach through its various services and events. “We’re happy that 2024 gave us...