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IEHP Foundation awards $2.3 million in grants to strengthen the leadership of local nonprofits
IEHP Foundation is investing over $2.3 million to strengthen the organizational infrastructure of local nonprofits through its Inaugural Leadership Network, a two-year leadership development program for Inland Empire community-based organizations (CBOs) that address the social determinants of health.
How your ZIP code impacts your health
Originally published in the Daily Bulletin. When we think about the factors that influence our health, we often consider things like diet, exercise and genetics. But one crucial, often overlooked factor is a person’s zip code. Several research studies have found a direct correlation between a person’s overall health and their zip code.
IEHP Foundation to invest in Inland Empire nonprofit infrastructure through a two-year leadership collective and over $2 million in grants
RANCHO CUCAMONGA, Calif., June 13, 2024 —To help strengthen the infrastructure of Inland Empire nonprofits working to improve health outcomes across the region, IEHP Foundation has launched its inaugural Champions for Vibrant Health Leadership Network.
IEHP Foundation receives $20 million to advance health and well-being in Riverside County
RANCHO CUCAMONGA, Calif., April 11, 2024 — Inland Empire Health Plan’s (IEHP) Governing Board of Directors has approved the allocation of $20 million to IEHP Foundation to develop and implement a place-based initiative aimed at advancing population health, economic vitality and well-being in the Inland Empire.
Collaborative Capacity Building Grant – Empowering Nonprofit Business Operations
RANCHO CUCAMONGA, Calif., April 2, 2024 – IEHP Foundation has awarded 30 Collaborative Capacity Building Grants to support community based organizations (CBOs) in selected cities in San Bernardino County. The grant includes $5K for general operating expenses and a comprehensive 10-course educational program in partnership with Caravanserai Project.
IEHP Foundation Announces Veteran Nonprofit Executive Greg Bradbard as its New Chief Executive Officer
RANCHO CUCAMONGA, Calif., January 22, 2024 — After an extensive search, the IEHP Foundation Board of Directors is pleased to announce the appointment of Greg Bradbard as its new Chief Executive Officer (CEO).
Blog Posts
Champion for Vibrant Health Spotlight: Magdalena’s Daughters
Ashley Hill was working as an LMFT in the County of San Bernardino when she witnessed a disturbing trend: the number of adolescent children, most of whom were girls in foster youth, becoming victims of sexual trafficking. Like many nonprofit leaders, she didn’t set out to do this work; the work found her. In 2018, she founded Magdalena’s Daughters, which provides a unique residential therapeutic program to empower young victims of sex trafficking.
Magdalena’s Daughters was one of 60 nonprofits in the Inland Empire that participated in our Collaborative Capacity Building Grant program earlier this year. Learn more about how the local nonprofit cultivates healthy living among foster and vulnerable youth across the region.
IEHP Foundation awards $2.3 million in grants to strengthen the leadership of local nonprofits
IEHP Foundation is investing over $2.3 million to strengthen the organizational infrastructure of local nonprofits through its Inaugural Leadership Network, a two-year leadership development program for Inland Empire community-based organizations (CBOs) that address the social determinants of health.
How your ZIP code impacts your health
Originally published in the Daily Bulletin. When we think about the factors that influence our health, we often consider things like diet, exercise and genetics. But one crucial, often overlooked factor is a person’s zip code. Several research studies have found a direct correlation between a person’s overall health and their zip code.
Champion for Vibrant Health: Civil Rights Institute of Inland Southern California
The Civil Rights Institute of Inland Southern California (CRIISC) is dedicated to preserving the region’s civil rights history and legacy while inspiring the next generation of social justice leaders.
Connecting to CalAIM
The final IE Vibrant Health Forum for 2024 focused on Connecting to CalAIM: Improving well-being and whole person care through CalAIM and Community Health Workers (CHWs).
Inspiring Civic Engagement: 2024 Election Resources
As we enter the crucial final weeks of the election, with many residents already participating in early voting or turning in mail-in ballots, we wanted
Champion for Vibrant Health: Adrian’s World
Felicia Guzman’s idea of a nonprofit to support parents and families of children with Autism and other neurodivergent disabilities came to her at an unexpected place: an NFL game.
Strong from the Start: Early Childhood Wellness & Connections to Care
Over 100 community-based organizations (CBO) and nonprofit professionals gathered on Thursday, September 5, 2024, at IEHP Foundation’s IE Vibrant Health Forum, titled Strong from the Start: Early Childhood Wellness & Connections to Care, to learn about the importance of community partnerships and the vital role of CBOs in connecting families and their children to health care.
Champion for Vibrant Health: Community Health Action Network
Over 15 years ago, CJ Page received a life-changing diagnosis of type 2 diabetes. Instead of letting it limit him, he was motivated to create positive change for himself and his community. In 2009 he founded Community Health Action Network (CHAN) with a mission to reduce health disparities and improve health outcomes for children and families in the High Desert.
Improving Community Wellness through Connectedness
As we embrace the Vital Conditions for Health and Well-Being framework, the importance of belongingness and civic engagement are central to addressing other social drivers of health. And, as we launch a Blue Zones initiative in the County of Riverside, meaningful social connections have been identified within Blue Zones’ Power 9 as an essential component for longevity and well-being.
More than a Training: Fostering Community & Collaboration Through Capacity Building
IEHP Foundation celebrated the second cohort of the Collaborative Capacity Building Grant. The program brought together 30 nonprofit organizations from across Riverside County, focusing on a wide range of social determinants of health, such as education, behavioral and mental health, food insecurity, addiction and rehabilitation services, senior and disability advocacy, and more.
Champion for Vibrant Health: CCS Education and Wellness Center
To address growing demand, especially among vulnerable populations, they leverage student therapists in their final semester of graduate programs. These therapists provide services while gaining supervised client care hours, allowing the organization to serve more clients and expand its reach. Chief Operating & Finance Officer Sherry Shockey-Pope highlighted the importance of investing in nonprofit business operations and discussed trends and challenges in behavioral health.
Celebrating the Inaugural Collaborative Capacity Building Grant Champions
On Friday, May 24, nearly 30 nonprofit leaders from across San Bernardino County met in person for the first time, even though they had been meeting online for weeks. These individuals comprise the first cohort of the IEHP Foundation’s Collaborative Capacity Building Grant, which strengthens community-based organizations’ (CBOs) business operations.
IEHP Foundation to invest in Inland Empire nonprofit infrastructure through a two-year leadership collective and over $2 million in grants
RANCHO CUCAMONGA, Calif., June 13, 2024 —To help strengthen the infrastructure of Inland Empire nonprofits working to improve health outcomes across the region, IEHP Foundation has launched its inaugural Champions for Vibrant Health Leadership Network.
Understanding the Impact: May Mental Health Awareness and the May Revise
As you may know, May is Mental Health Awareness Month, dedicated to recognizing and addressing the challenges faced by millions of Americans living with various mental and behavioral health conditions. However, the key to the delivery of vital mental health services and resources is the provision of robust local, regional and state funding to ensure quality care to the most vulnerable individuals across our region.
Advancing Vibrant Health through the Power of Advocacy
RANCHO CUCAMONGA, Calif., May 17, 2024 —The importance of nonprofits’ engagement in public policy and advocacy was a central theme at our inaugural IE Vibrant Health Forum: Unpacking the Governor’s May Revision to the California State Budget held on Friday, May 17.
Introducing Champions for Vibrant Health
At IEHP Foundation, we are on a mission to inspire and ignite the health of the Inland Empire. However, we recognize that we can’t do this work alone. We will only make a long-lasting impact through collaboration with our on-the-ground partners, who are actively working to improve the health and well-being of their communities each and every day.
IEHP Foundation receives $20 million to advance health and well-being in Riverside County
RANCHO CUCAMONGA, Calif., April 11, 2024 — Inland Empire Health Plan’s (IEHP) Governing Board of Directors has approved the allocation of $20 million to IEHP Foundation to develop and implement a place-based initiative aimed at advancing population health, economic vitality and well-being in the Inland Empire.