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.
Champion for Vibrant Health Spotlight: Cedar House Life Change Center
Cedar House has been serving the Inland Empire since 1973. Each year, the Bloomington-based nonprofit serves more than 4,000 people through a continuum of care that includes the 24-hour Sobering Center, detoxification, residential treatment, outpatient services and post-treatment recovery support.
From Blythe to Big Bear, rural communities work to keep healthcare within reach
Originally published in the Daily Bulletin on August 28, 2026, part of the monthly Inspiring Vibrant Health Column. August’s article highlights rural healthcare in the Inland Empire and the local community based organizations working to provide care and resources to our rural neighbors.
AI for Impact: Practical Strategies to Expand your Mission, Reach and Results
AI is changing the way we work, connect, and support our communities. The real question for us as nonprofit leaders is: how can we use these new tools to strengthen our missions and make an even greater difference for those we serve?
On August 13, 2026, we welcomed more than 100 nonprofit leaders to our latest IE Vibrant Health Forum, focused on AI for Impact: Practical Strategies to Expand Your Mission, Reach and Results.
Champion for Vibrant Health Spotlight: Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Redlands-Riverside
Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Redlands-Riverside exists because every young person deserves caring adults who believe in them, a safe place to belong and opportunities to succeed—regardless of their zip code, income or circumstances.
Champion for Vibrant Health Spotlight: Neighborhood Housing Services of the Inland Empire
Neighborhood Housing Services of the Inland Empire (NHSIE) is working to ensure owning a home isn’t a dream but a reality for families across the Inland Empire. NHSIE received a responsive grant from IEHP Foundation to expand financial and homeownership education for low-income residents and to build affordable housing in San Bernardino, supporting clients in building financial skills and achieving first-time homeownership.
Medi-Cal Changes Your CBO Should Know: Helping Our Communities Keep their Healthcare Coverage
Medi-Cal eligibility rules will change in 2026 and 2027, affecting many residents across the Inland Empire who rely on Medi-Cal for their healthcare.
Nonprofits can help our community by educating members on changes to Medi-Cal eligibility, communicating on how to keep their coverage and supporting them through the re-enrollment process.
Riverside County’s Blue Zones Project celebrates a year of impact
In our latest Inspiring Vibrant Health column, we share how the Blue Zones Projects in Riverside, Palm Springs, Banning, and Coachella are making a difference.
One Year Later: Vibrant Villages Barstow Lays the Groundwork for a Healthier Barstow
In it’s first year, Vibrant Villages Barstow is addressing key health challenges in the city and surrounding rural areas through community engagement, strategic partnerships, and a growing coalition of residents, organizations, and local leaders dedicated to building a healthier future for Barstow.
IEHP Foundation Awards Over $700,000 to 19 Inland Empire Nonprofits to Strengthen Organizations and Build Healthier Communities
IEHP Foundation had awarded $719,500 to 19 nonprofit organizations to strengthen organizational capacity, improve health outcomes and empower communities, ultimately helping more families live healthier, more vibrant lives.