Storytelling helps to strengthen Inland Empire nonprofits’ voices to inspire change

Originally published in the San Bernardino Sun on September 25, 2026, part of the monthly Inspiring Vibrant Health Column.
Have you ever opened the paper, scrolled through social media or turned on the news and found yourself searching for something uplifting? Stories about hope, resilience and personal growth can resonate deeply. While it’s important to stay informed about the challenges in our world, we also crave moments that remind us what’s possible when people come together and overcome obstacles.
Here in the Inland Empire, those reminders are all around us. Individuals and organizations demonstrate daily that meaningful change is happening right here, close to home.