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.
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.
IEHP Foundation Honored as a California Nonprofit of the Year by Assemblymember Robert Garcia
IEHP Foundation has been named a 2026 California Nonprofit of the Year by Assemblymember Robert Garcia (District 50), joining 14 other Inland Empire organizations recognized at the State Capitol for their service to local communities.
IEHP Foundation Awards $2.3 Million in Grants for Year Two of its Champions for Vibrant Health Leadership Network
IEHP Foundation awarded more than $2.3 million to 40 Inland Empire nonprofits for the second year of its Champions for Vibrant Health Leadership initiative. The program supports 80 leaders within these organizations, strengthening their skills, networks, and capacity.
IEHP Foundation Awards $465,000 in Grants to 28 Inland Empire Nonprofits
IEHP Foundation has recently awarded $465,000 in grants to 28 nonprofit organizations and collaboratives across Riverside and San Bernardino Counties, strengthening capacity, driving systems change, and improving access to vital services for vulnerable Inland Empire communities.
IEHP Foundation Announces New Members to its Board of Directors
IEHP Foundation recently announced the appointment of Michelle Rai and Gerard V. Tamparong to its Board of Directors, effective immediately. Both individuals bring valuable expertise from their respective fields: Rai in marketing and communications, and Tamparong in financial investment.
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.
Where are humans flourishing? A recent Harvard study finds out
Originally published in The San Bernardino Sun, part of the Inspiring Vibrant Health Column.
Although we all know that eating well, exercising, and getting enough sleep should make us physically healthier, do those same priorities come to mind when thinking about our mental health? The research says they should.
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.
Nonprofit organizations need federal funding to help create a healthier community
This article was initially published in The San Bernardino Sun on February 21, 2025, as part of the Inspiring Vibrant Health Column. Nonprofit organizations are the helpers we look to in times of crises and everyday life. It’s vital that these organizations continue to be supported to help advance health and well-being in our communities.