Champion for Vibrant Health Spotlight: Desert Sanctuary Inc.
For over 40 years, Desert Sanctuary Inc., based in the city of Barstow, has served as a critical resource for individuals and families affected by domestic abuse. The organization is dedicated to helping families navigate crisis, recovery and ultimately work to acheive Vibrant Health.
Storytelling for Impact: Exploring the tools to inspire & influence change
On Thursday, May 23, over 100 nonprofit leaders gathered from across the Inland Empire to enhance their skills to identify, amplify and harness the transformative power of storytelling to foster change and inspire action.
From Data to Action: My Journey with Vibrant Villages in the Inland Empire
Written by: Akunna Jeanette Chilaka, MPP Candidate, University of California, Irvine | Randall Lewis Health & Policy Fellow
As a Master of Public Policy candidate at UC Irvine, I never imagined that my fellowship with IEHP Foundation would transform my understanding of public health so profoundly. Let me take you through my personal journey with the Vibrant Villages project, an innovative approach to health equity in the Inland Empire.
Barstow Community College and IEHP Foundation Launch a Three-Year, Community-Driven Health Initiative in Barstow
IEHP Foundation has partnered with Barstow Community College (BCC) to launch Vibrant Villages, a community-driven health improvement initiative in Barstow through a three-year investment of over $600,000. The college will partner with IEHP Foundation to lead a collaborative initiative aimed at improving health and wellness in the region by working with Barstow community members to identify the critical health priorities for students and all residents of Barstow.
Mental Health Awareness Month: Finding Well-Being Through the Power 9
May is Mental Health Awareness Month—a time to reflect, reconnect and reimagine what wellness means for ourselves and our communities. Each of us can apply practical tools to enhance individual and community mental health and well-being. One source of inspiration is the Power 9® principles from the Blue Zones: nine evidence-based lifestyle habits shared by the world’s longest-living and healthiest populations.
Champion for Vibrant Health Spotlight: Building Resilient Communities
When a disaster strikes—be it a wildfire, earthquake or pandemic—the most vulnerable communities are often the least prepared, under-resourced and most severely impacted.
In times of crisis, these communities must not be forgotten or ignored; they need the opportunity to recover and build back more resiliently. This mission is at the heart of Building Resilient Communities (BRC), founded in 2012 by Debra Williams, after she heard a pastor talk about the importance of disaster preparedness.
Inland Empire nonprofit leaders advocate for community well-being
Originally published in The Daily Bulletin, April 25, 2025, part of the Inspiring Vibrant Health Column. Inland Empire nonprofit leaders advocate for the improvement of health outcomes across the Inland Empire.
Champion for Vibrant Health Spotlight: Feeding America Riverside | San Bernardino
Feeding America Riverside | San Bernardino serves over 300,000 people across the Inland Empire monthly.
Through its 12 hunger relief programs and in collaboration with over 200 nonprofits, Feeding America Riverside | San Bernardino just doesn’t provide access to food, but restores hope and dignity to those who need it most.
Bringing IE Nonprofit Leaders to the Capitol -Advocating for Vibrant Health
On a sunny spring day in April, nearly 80 nonprofit leaders from the Inland Empire gathered on the steps of the California State Capitol as they prepared for a busy day of dialogue around health and wellness of families with children throughout San Bernardino and Riverside counties.
The Champions for Vibrant Health Leadership Network, sponsored by IEHP Foundation, is a cadre of 80 Inland Empire nonprofit leaders representing 40 organizations dedicated to building healthy neighborhoods and cultivating healthy living – ensuring all residents, most importantly families with children, have access to Vibrant Health across the region.
IEHP Foundation Announces New Members Added to its Board of Directors
IEHP Foundation recently announced the appointment of Paul Earle and Andrea Cuellar to its Board of Directors, effective immediately. Both individuals are esteemed community leaders from the Inland Empire, bringing a wealth of experience and a shared dedication to improving healthcare access and overall community well-being.