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# IEHP Foundation

Inspiring and Igniting the Health of the Inland Empire

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- [One Year Later: Vibrant Villages Barstow Lays the Groundwork for a Healthier Barstow](https://iehpfoundation.org/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.
- [Champion for Vibrant Health Spotlight: Neighborhood Housing Services of the Inland Empire](https://iehpfoundation.org/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  ](https://iehpfoundation.org/medi-cal-changes-your-cbo-should-know-helping-our-communities-keep-their-healthcare-coverage/) - Nonprofits can help your community navigate changes to Medi-Cal through education, communication and support. Learn how!
- [Riverside County’s Blue Zones Project celebrates a year of impact](https://iehpfoundation.org/riverside-countys-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  ](https://iehpfoundation.org/iehp-foundation-awards-over-700000-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.
- [Champion for Vibrant Health Spotlight: Mission Hope](https://iehpfoundation.org/champion-for-vibrant-health-spotlight-mission-hope/) - Mission Hope based in Temecula and serving Southwest Riverside County, partners with the community to provide access to healthy food, stable housing and supportive resources that empower individuals and families to live a healthier life.
- [Nurturing mental health through community, purpose in the Inland Empire](https://iehpfoundation.org/nurturing-mental-health-through-community-purpose-in-the-inland-empire/) - Originally published in the Redlands Daily Facts part of the monthly column Inspiring Vibrant Health. May is Mental Health Awareness Month. Whether focusing on loneliness, anxiety, lack of connectedness or the impact of social media on youth, it’s a topic that is top of mind for individuals, families and communities across America and the Inland Empire.
- [IEHP Foundation Honored as a California Nonprofit of the Year by Assemblymember Robert Garcia](https://iehpfoundation.org/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.
- [Strengthening Nonprofit Voices to Inspire Change & Impact](https://iehpfoundation.org/strengthening-nonprofit-voices-to-inspire-change-impact/) - Over the course of the Storytelling for Fundraising and Advocacy Training, 20 Inland Empire nonprofit organizations learned communication techniques, including ethical and trauma-informed storytelling and how to identify stories within their agencies for impact.
- [Radical Kindness: A Practice, A Commitment, A Resistance](https://iehpfoundation.org/radical-kindness/) - At RMC Charitable Foundation — where kindness isn't just a core value. It is the foundation, we believe kindness isn't just an idea — it's a skill. Something we practice. Something we learn, refine, and return to again and again.
- [Why Being a Good Teacher Isn’t Always Good Enough](https://iehpfoundation.org/why-being-a-good-teacher-isnt-always-good-enough/) - BLU’s Black Educator Pipeline not only provides a supportive pathway towards a career in education for Black Students, but also makes sure to introduce these students to Black educators already doing the work. This story was developed through IEHP Foundation’s Inaugural Storytelling for Fundraising and Advocacy Cohort. 
- [The El Sol Park and Learning Center - A community led vision for healing, belonging and opportunity ](https://iehpfoundation.org/the-el-sol-park-and-learning-center-a-community-led-vision-for-healing-belonging-and-opportunity/) - The El Sol Park & Learning Center. This is not just a park. It is a response. A solution. A promise. A multi-use, community-driven space designed to address the root causes of inequity. This story was developed through IEHP Foundation’s Inaugural Storytelling for Fundraising and Advocacy Cohort.
- [Roger's Shoes](https://iehpfoundation.org/rogers-shoes/) - California Family Life Center provides thousands of gifts to children in foster care. Years ago, a kid name Roger got a pair of shoes, which helped change his life. This story was developed through IEHP Foundation’s Inaugural Storytelling for Fundraising and Advocacy Cohort.
- [Introducing the 2026 Vibrant Health Fundraising Cohort ](https://iehpfoundation.org/introducing-the-2026-vibrant-health-fundraising-cohort/) - Building on the success of the 2025 Inaugural Vibrant Health Fundraising Cohort, IEHP Foundation has selected 20 Inland Empire-based nonprofit organizations for an in-person training and coaching program focused on individual donor cultivation and major gifts fundraising. 
- [Bringing IE Nonprofit Leaders to the Capitol -Advocating for Vibrant Health](https://iehpfoundation.org/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 awards $2.3 million in grants to strengthen the leadership of local nonprofits](https://iehpfoundation.org/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.
- [IEHP Foundation Awards $2.3 Million in Grants for Year Two of  its Champions for Vibrant Health Leadership Network](https://iehpfoundation.org/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.
- [Champion for Vibrant Health Spotlight: Operation New Hope](https://iehpfoundation.org/champion-for-vibrant-health-spotlight-operation-new-hope/) - For over 40 years, Operation New Hope has empowered disadvantaged and at-risk youth, particularly those who are out-of-school, homeless, teen parents, in foster care, experiencing mental health challenges, or involved in the judicial system.
- [Champion for Vibrant Health Spotlight: Never Stop Grinding Impact](https://iehpfoundation.org/champion-for-vibrant-health-spotlight-never-stop-grinding-impact/) - Never Stop Grinding Impact serves thousands of residents across Rialto and throughout San Bernardino and Riverside counties—ensuring families have access to the tools, resources and essentials needed for a healthy life, especially for those facing financial barriers.
- [Champion for Vibrant Health Spotlight: A Greater Hope  ](https://iehpfoundation.org/champion-for-vibrant-health-spotlight-a-greater-hope/) - A Greater Hope, a nonprofit foster agency provides comprehensive behavioral health support, individual therapy for parents, and group services that are vital for families in rural areas lacking access to mental health care. In 2024 alone, the organization served 430 children in foster care, provided over 9,000 hours of behavioral health services, and helped 91 children reunite with their birth families. One of those success stories features Alicia Westley, who regained custody of her son after the support and care from A Greater Hope and foster mom, also named Alicia.
- [Champion for Vibrant Health: CCS Education and Wellness Center  ](https://iehpfoundation.org/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.
- [Champion for Vibrant Health: Community Health Action Network](https://iehpfoundation.org/champion-for-vibrant-health-community-health-action-network/) - Community Health Action Network (CHAN) is dedicated to reducing health disparities and improving health outcomes for children and families in the High Desert.
- [Champion for Vibrant Health: Adrian’s World](https://iehpfoundation.org/champion-for-vibrant-health-adrians-world/) - Adrian's World hosts inclusive events for families with special needs children, parent training, advocacy resources and monthly food distributions – providing access to basic needs for hundreds of families a month.
- [Champion for Vibrant Health Spotlight: Magdalena’s Daughters  ](https://iehpfoundation.org/champion-for-vibrant-health-spotlight-magdalenas-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.
- [Champion for Vibrant Health Spotlight: 2024 Collaborative Capacity Building Grant Champions](https://iehpfoundation.org/champion-for-vibrant-health-spotlight-2024-collaborative-capacity-building-grant-champions/) - In 2024, approximately 60 Riverside and San Bernardino counties nonprofits participated in IEHP Foundation's inaugural Collaborative Capacity Building Grants program, including a 10-course business management training for nonprofit leaders and a $5,000 general operating support grant. 
- [Nonprofit organizations need federal funding to help create a healthier community ](https://iehpfoundation.org/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.
- [Champion for Vibrant Health Spotlight: Building Resilient Communities](https://iehpfoundation.org/building-resilient-communities-champion-for-vibrant-health-spotlight/) - 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.
- [Champion for Vibrant Health Spotlight: Health Career Connection](https://iehpfoundation.org/champion-for-vibrant-health-spotlight-health-career-connection/) - Health Career Connection (HCC) is a national organization with a strong presence in the Inland Empire dedicated to supporting the growth and development of the health, behavioral health and public health workforce. HCC is also participating alongside many of their internship partner organizations in IEHP Foundation's Champions for Vibrant Health Leadership Network.
- [Champion for Vibrant Health Spotlight: Catholic Charities San Bernardino & Riverside Counites](https://iehpfoundation.org/champion-for-vibrant-health-spotlight-catholic-charities-san-bernardino-riverside-counites/) - Catholic Charities San Bernardino & Riverside Counties was established in 1980 as a compassionate response to the urgent needs of disadvantaged communities in the Inland Empire. The organization aims to tackle the root causes of poverty and instability, addressing critical issues such as food insecurity, affordable housing, healthcare access, and immigration services.
- [IEHP Foundation program invests in leaders of today and the future](https://iehpfoundation.org/iehp-foundation-program-invests-in-leaders-of-today-and-the-future/) - Originally published in the Daily Bulletin on February 20, 2026 part of the Inspiring Vibrant Health Column. Daniela Romero has long been committed to serving her community, which led her to a career in the nonprofit sector supporting those in need. At TrueCare, a community health clinic serving San Diego and the Inland Empire, she connects
- [Empowering Change in the Inland Empire Through Economic Mobility and Partnership](https://iehpfoundation.org/empowering-change-in-the-inland-empire-through-economic-mobility-and-partnership/) - Insights from the Champions for Vibrant Health Leadership Network from Russell Degnan, CEO of Operation New Hope.
- [Inland Empire nonprofit leaders advocate for community well-being](https://iehpfoundation.org/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.
- [IEHP Foundation to invest in Inland Empire nonprofit infrastructure through a two-year leadership collective and over $2 million in grants](https://iehpfoundation.org/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.
- [Navigating Medi-Cal 2026: Policy, Practice, and Partnerships](https://iehpfoundation.org/navigating-medi-cal-2026-policy-practice-and-partnerships/) - As California prepares for Medi-Cal changes in 2026 and beyond, community-based organizations (CBOs) and public sector leaders are essential to ensuring Medi-Cal members, as well as the underinsured and uninsured, continue to access vital healthcare services.
- [Champion for Vibrant Health Spotlight: San Bernardino County Superintendent of Schools – Family Empowerment](https://iehpfoundation.org/champion-for-vibrant-health-spotlight-san-bernardino-county-superintendent-of-schools-family-empowerment/) - For many students, success in the classroom has little to do with what happens inside it. Across San Bernardino County, families are navigating challenges that make it difficult for students to consistently show up ready to learn. Some of these challenges include food insecurity, unmet health needs and other everyday stressors that come with economic instability. For the San Bernardino County Superintendent of Schools (SBCSS) Student Services team, addressing these barriers isn’t secondary to education, it’s essential to it.
- [Childcare deserts pose growing challenges in Inland Empire](https://iehpfoundation.org/childcare-deserts-pose-growing-challenges-in-inland-empire/) - Originally published in the Daily Bulletin on April 24, part of the Inspiring Vibrant Health Column. Families across the country and especially here in the IE are struggling to find and afford care for their young children, and more providers closing their doors are fueling the rise of childcare deserts. The data highlights a stark reality for both parents and early childhood care providers.
- [The Inland Empire offers many opportunities for upward mobility](https://iehpfoundation.org/the-inland-empire-offers-many-opportunities-for-upward-mobility/) - Originally published in the Daily Bulletin on March 27, 2026 part of the Inspiring Vibrant Health Column. Did you know UC Riverside holds the distinction of being named the top university for social mobility by U.S. News & World Report? Not only is it currently No. 1 in the nation, but it has also been ranked at the
- [Champion for Vibrant Health Spotlight: Citrus Counseling Services](https://iehpfoundation.org/champion-for-vibrant-health-spotlight-citrus-counseling-services/) - When Inland Empire residents seek care for trauma and mental health care support, they often turn to a trusted partner: Citrus Counseling Services (CCS). In 2025, CCS received a responsive grant from IEHP Foundation to help expand the local therapist workforce and increase diversity. To address the regional clinician shortage, CCS provides Trainees (graduate students) and Associates (pre-licensed therapists) with the clinical experience required for licensure.
- [How Medi-Cal changes could affect you and your family ](https://iehpfoundation.org/how-medi-cal-changes-could-affect-you-and-your-family/) - IEHP Foundation CEO Greg Bradbard highlights the changes coming to Medi-Cal in 2026 and the impact on nonprofits and families across the Inland Empire. Originally published in the Daily Bulletin on January 24, 2026 part of the Inspiring Vibrant Health Column.
- [IEHP Foundation Launches Storytelling for Advocacy & Fundraising Cohort to Strengthen Nonprofit Voice Across the Inland Empire](https://iehpfoundation.org/iehp-foundation-launches-storytelling-for-advocacy-fundraising-cohort-to-strengthen-nonprofit-voice-across-the-inland-empire/) - IEHP Foundation has launched the Storytelling for Advocacy & Fundraising Cohort, an eight-class training program to equip 35 nonprofit leaders representing 20 organizations with practical storytelling frameworks, tools and peer support. Each participating organization will receive a $1,500 grant upon completing the program to support storytelling projects that boost fundraising and advocacy.
- [Charitable investments in the Inland Empire will pay lasting dividends](https://iehpfoundation.org/charitable-investments-in-the-inland-empire-will-pay-lasting-dividends/) - Originally published in the San Bernardino Sun on Friday, December 26, 2025, part of the Inspiring Vibrant Health Column. As the holiday giving season comes to a close, there is still an opportunity to make a gift that will provide lasting benefits throughout the coming year. What if you could make an investment today that
- [IEHP Foundation Awards $465,000 in Grants to 28 Inland Empire Nonprofits](https://iehpfoundation.org/iehp-foundation-awards-465000-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.
- [Inland Empire takes center stage at governor candidate forum](https://iehpfoundation.org/inland-empire-takes-center-stage-at-governor-candidate-forum/) - Originally published in the Daily Bulletin on Friday, November 28, 2025, part of the Inspiring Vibrant Health Column. In a region often overlooked in statewide policy issues, the Inland Empire took center stage during a gubernatorial candidate forum held Nov. 7 at UC Riverside. At the Health Matters Forum — organized by 11 of California’s leading health-focused foundations,
- [Enhancing Fundraising Efforts for a Stronger and Vibrant IE Nonprofit Network](https://iehpfoundation.org/enhancing-fundraising-efforts-for-a-stronger-and-vibrant-ie-nonprofit-network/) - After seven weeks of strengthening nonprofit fundraising and development skills and enhancing best practices and materials, 22 nonprofit leaders celebrated their graduation from the inaugural Vibrant Health Fundraising Cohort.
- [Inland Empire nonprofits stretch for new funding sources](https://iehpfoundation.org/inland-empire-nonprofits-stretch-for-new-funding-sources/) - Originally published in The San Bernardino Sun, October 24, 2025, part of the monthly series, Inspiring Vibrant Health Column.
- [Introducing 2025-2026 Randall Lewis Health Policy & Public Policy Fellows](https://iehpfoundation.org/introducing-2025-2026-randall-lewis-health-policy-public-policy-fellows/) - IEHP Foundation is thrilled to welcome Randall Lewis UCR Policy Fellow Jocelyn Escobar (left) and Randall Lewis Health Policy Fellow Stephanie Fang (right).
- [Champion for Vibrant Health Spotlight: Out of the Ashes](https://iehpfoundation.org/champion-for-vibrant-health-spotlight-out-of-the-ashes/) - Champion for Vibrant Health, Out of the Ashes is dedicated to prevention, awareness and education of substance abuse to prevent tragedies and save lives.
- [IE Vibrant Health For A Community Centric Approach to Health - Lessons from the Blue Zones](https://iehpfoundation.org/ie-vibrant-health-fora-community-centric-approach-to-health-lessons-from-the-blue-zones/) - August is National Wellness Month, making it an ideal time to explore evidence-based tips and tools for creating healthier environments at home, in the workplace, and within our communities. Nearly 100 nonprofit and chamber leaders gathered for the IE Vibrant Health Forum: A Community-Centric Approach to Health on August 14, 2025, where they heard from experts affiliated with the Blue Zones Project in Riverside County.
- [IEHP Foundation Announces New Members to its Board of Directors ](https://iehpfoundation.org/iehp-foundation-announces-new-members-to-its-board-of-directors-2/) - 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.
- [Strong from the start: Childhood checkups prevent later health challenges](https://iehpfoundation.org/strong-from-the-start-childhood-checkups-prevent-later-health-challenges/) - Originally published in The Daily Bulletin on September 26, 2025, part of the monthly series, Inspiring Vibrant Health Column.
- [Creating a California where our kids can afford housing](https://iehpfoundation.org/creating-a-california-where-our-kids-can-afford-housing/) - California is facing a well-known housing shortage, particularly in the Inland Empire. Originally published in The Daily Bulletin n on August 30, 2025, part of the monthly series, Inspiring Vibrant Health Column. In response to the urgent need for improved housing availability and affordability, various efforts are underway at multiple levels to increase production across Riverside and San Bernardino counties.
- [Introducing the 2025 Summer Vibrant Health Fundraising Training Cohort](https://iehpfoundation.org/introducing-the-2025-summer-vibrant-health-fundraising-training-cohort/) - The Inland Empire is home to over 4.6 million residents and rapidly growing in population. Despite its size and potential, the region receives just $25.55 per capita in philanthropic investment, significantly lower than California’s statewide average of $262.99. This disparity highlights a crucial challenge for local nonprofits that are vital in providing essential services and
- [How Inland Empire communities are getting more access to fresh food](https://iehpfoundation.org/how-inland-empire-communities-are-getting-more-access-to-fresh-food/) - Originally published in The San Bernardino Sun on July 25, 2025, part of the monthly series, Inspiring Vibrant Health Column. Communities across the Inland Empire are experiencing food insecurities. Learn how multiple organizations are coming together to provide fresh fruits and vegetables across the region.
- [Putting community at the center of health in the Inland Empire](https://iehpfoundation.org/putting-community-at-the-center-of-health-in-the-inland-empire/) - IEHP Foundation is investing in place-based initiatives, including the Blue Zones Project in Riverside County and Vibrant Villages in San Bernardino County. Both aim to collaborate with residents, community leaders and nonprofit organizations to create healthier, happier neighborhoods. This article was originally published in The Daily Bulletin, part of our monthly Inspiring Vibrant Health Column.
- [Champion for Vibrant Health Spotlight: Desert Sanctuary Inc.](https://iehpfoundation.org/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](https://iehpfoundation.org/storytelling-for-impact/) - 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](https://iehpfoundation.org/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](https://iehpfoundation.org/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](https://iehpfoundation.org/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.
- [Mental Health Awareness Month: Finding Well-Being Through the Power 9](https://iehpfoundation.org/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: Feeding America Riverside | San Bernardino ](https://iehpfoundation.org/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.
- [Building Bridges to Big Gifts: Unlocking the Power of Individual Gifts  ](https://iehpfoundation.org/building-bridges-to-big-gifts-unlocking-the-power-of-individual-gifts/) - Not every $10 donor turns into a $100,000 donor, but nearly every $100,000 donor started out as a $10 donor.
- [2025 Spring Small Nonprofit Capacity Building Grant ](https://iehpfoundation.org/2025-spring-small-nonprofit-capacity-building-grant/) - Out of over 100 applicants, 25 nonprofits from the Inland Empire, dedicated to addressing the social drivers of health, have been selected to participate in the IEHP Foundation’s 2025 Spring Small Nonprofit Capacity Building Grant. During this 10-week course, led by our partners at the Caravanserai Project, nonprofit leaders will enhance their skills in business operations, financial management, board development and succession planning. The Caravanserai Project generously provides training services in-kind through various funding sources it has previously secured.
- [Why it’s hard to get a doctor’s appointment in the Inland Empire](https://iehpfoundation.org/why-its-hard-to-get-a-doctors-appointment-in-the-inland-empire/) - Originally published in The Press Enterprise, part of our Inspiring Vibrant Health Column. It’s an all-too-common scenario when trying to find care for a health concern. A loved one may need a same-day appointment with their primary care physician for cold or flu symptoms, but the next appointment is not for another week. Whether seeking care from a family physician, mental health clinician, cardiologist or an orthopedist, long waits for a needed visit are not uncommon in Southern California. Many of us and our family members question why it takes so long to simply get needed health care services.
- [IEHP Foundation Announces New Members Added to its Board of Directors ](https://iehpfoundation.org/iehp-foundation-announces-new-members-to-its-board-of-directors/) - IEHP Foundation recently announced the appointment of Paul Earle and Andrea Cuellar to its Board of Directors, effective immediately.
- [How lifestyle affects longevity and vitality – lessons from the Blue Zones](https://iehpfoundation.org/how-lifestyle-affects-longevity-and-vitality-lessons-from-the-blue-zones/) - Originally published in The Press Enterprise, part of our Inspiring Vibrant Health Column, IEHP Foundation CEO Greg Bradbard dives deep into the lessons from Blue Zones and how to make the healthiest choice the easiest choice in our communities.
- [Creating your own Healthy Environment ](https://iehpfoundation.org/creating-your-own-healthy-environment/) - It's January, full of New Year's resolutions and hopeful promises! This is when we transition from an overabundance of holiday treats to healthy snacks and new exercise habits. However, research indicates that 79% of resolutions involve improving health and wellness, yet only 9% of adults stick to their resolutions. Instead of making hard-to-keep resolutions, what if we focused on creating healthy environments for ourselves, our organizations, and our communities, ensuring that healthy habits become part of our daily routines?
- [What we can do about the Surgeon General’s warnings on mental health](https://iehpfoundation.org/what-we-can-do-about-the-surgeon-generals-warnings-on-mental-health/) - IEHP Foundation CEO Greg Bradbard highlights the recent research regarding mental health & the local efforts to improve IE residents' overall mental health and well-being.
- [How your ZIP code impacts your health](https://iehpfoundation.org/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](https://iehpfoundation.org/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  ](https://iehpfoundation.org/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](https://iehpfoundation.org/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 to provide valuable nonpartisan information for you, your staff and the communities you serve.
- [Strong from the Start: Early Childhood Wellness & Connections to Care ](https://iehpfoundation.org/strong-from-the-start-early-childhood-wellness-connections-to-care/) - The old adage says it takes a village to raise a child. However, it takes a community to ensure a child can live a healthy and thriving life.
- [IEHP Foundation Board Member Spotlight: Conrado Bárzaga, MD ](https://iehpfoundation.org/iehp-foundation-board-member-spotlight-conrado-barzaga-md/) - IEHP Foundation Board Member Conrado Bárzaga, MD, a globally recognized public health leader, understands the complexities of advancing health in the IE.
- [Improving Community Wellness through Connectedness](https://iehpfoundation.org/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](https://iehpfoundation.org/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.
- [Celebrating the Inaugural Collaborative Capacity Building Grant Champions ](https://iehpfoundation.org/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.
- [Advancing Vibrant Health through the Power of Advocacy ](https://iehpfoundation.org/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.
- [Collaborative Capacity Building Grant – Empowering Nonprofit Business Operations   ](https://iehpfoundation.org/collaborative-capacity-building-grant-empowering-nonprofit-business-operations/) - IEHP Foundation has awarded 30 Collaborative Capacity Building Grants to support community based organizations (CBOs) in selected cities in San Bernardino County.
- [Understanding the Impact: May Mental Health Awareness and the May Revise](https://iehpfoundation.org/understanding-the-impact-may-mental-health-awareness-and-the-may-revise/) - May is Mental Health Awareness Month, but we recognize that mental health should be front and center every day as we think about personal & community wellness.
- [Introducing Champions for Vibrant Health](https://iehpfoundation.org/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 Announces Veteran Nonprofit Executive Greg Bradbard as its New Chief Executive Officer](https://iehpfoundation.org/iehp-foundation-announces-veteran-nonprofit-executive-greg-bradbard-as-its-new-chief-executive-officer/) - 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).
- [IEHP Foundation receives $20 million to advance health and well-being in Riverside County](https://iehpfoundation.org/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.
- [Meeting Space for IE Nonprofits](https://iehpfoundation.org/iehp-foundation-offers-event-space-for-ie-nonprofits/) - IE nonprofit organizations can access meeting space for business-related meetings located within IEHP’s Center for Learning & Innovation in Rancho Cucamonga.
- [What is Health Equity, and Why Does it Matter?  ](https://iehpfoundation.org/what-is-health-equity-and-why-does-it-matter/) - Health equity ensuresno one is at a disadvantage because of factors such as where they live, socioeconomic status, race, gender or background.
- [IEHP Foundation Board of Directors: Stewards of Vibrant Health](https://iehpfoundation.org/iehp-foundation-board-of-directors-stewards-of-vibrant-health/) - IEHP Foundation is guided by an esteemed, experienced and passionate group of individuals who comprise the Board of Directors. Combined with their sincere and heartfelt desire to make a difference for all the communities in the region, the board is committed to long-term sustainable change for overall community health improvement. The Board of Directors reflects
- [IEHP Foundation Board Member Spotlight: Edward Juhn, MD, MBA, MPH](https://iehpfoundation.org/iehp-foundation-board-member-spotlight-edward-juhn-md-mba-mph/) - Healthcare leader Edward Juhn, MD, MBA, MPH, is driven by a passion for serving others and empowering communities to improve their health and well-being to have an excellent quality of life. As IEHP's Chief Quality Officer, he is responsible for advancing the quality journey in transformative ways to ensure that the Health Plan stays committed Healthcare leader Edward Juhn, MD, MBA, MPH, is driven by a passion for serving others and empowering communities to improve their health and well-being to have an excellent quality of life.
- [IEHP Foundation Board Member Spotlight: Karen Scott](https://iehpfoundation.org/iehp-foundation-board-member-spotlight-karen-scott/) - Karen Scott is a fearless public servant who has devoted her professional life to improving the health and well-being of the Inland Empire's youngest residents. Scott's remarkable career in public service spans over four decades in San Bernardino County Human Services. For the past 15 years, she has been the Executive Director of the Children
- [IEHP Foundation Board Member Spotlight: Regina Weatherspoon-Bell](https://iehpfoundation.org/iehp-foundation-board-member-spotlight-regina-weatherspoon-bell/) - Regina Weatherspoon-Bell is a businesswoman, nonprofit founder/CEO, creative event and documentary producer and community volunteer. In 2020 she concluded two terms serving as Deputy Director for the First District San Bernardino County Supervisor Robert Lovingood. During the past twelve years, she grew her nonprofit, Dreamers, Visionaries & Leaders (DVL) Project, into a well-recognized established brand We asked IEHP Foundation Board Member Regina to share what it means to serve on the IEHP Foundation Board and how the organization's future work will impact the community she passionately serves.
- [IEHP Foundation Announces Inland Empire Nonprofit Leader Lisa Wright as Interim President](https://iehpfoundation.org/iehp-foundation-announces-inland-empire-nonprofit-leader-lisa-wright-as-interim-president/) - RANCHO CUCAMONGA, Calif., August 10, 2023 — IEHP Foundation is pleased to announce the appointment of Lisa Wright as its new interim president. Wright brings a wealth of experience and expertise, having recently served as President and CEO of Inland So Cal United Way and Inland So Cal 211+. “We are pleased to have Lisa join
- [IEHP Foundation Launches Chief Executive Officer Search](https://iehpfoundation.org/iehp-foundation-launches-chief-executive-officer-search/) - IEHP Foundation seeks a visionary, strategic, innovative and community-immersed builder to serve as its chief executive officer (CEO).
- [Learning from the Community to Build a Healthier Inland Empire](https://iehpfoundation.org/learning-from-the-community-to-build-a-healthier-inland-empire/) - To better understand the region's needs, IEHP Foundation has organized a series of community lunches to hear directly from the nonprofit and community leaders.
- [National Philanthropy Day: Celebrating the valuable contributions of fundraising and philanthropy](https://iehpfoundation.org/national-philanthropy-day-celebrating-the-valuable-contributions-of-fundraising-and-philanthropy/) - IEHP Foundation was a proud sponsor of the Association of Fundraising Professionals Inland Empire Chapter's Annual National Philanthropy Day on November 15.
- [IEHP Foundation Board Member Spotlight: Josh Candelaria](https://iehpfoundation.org/iehp-foundation-board-member-spotlight-josh-candelaria/) - Josh Candelaria is a highly experienced government affairs leader known for his unwavering commitment and dedication to the Inland Empire. He has been a vocal and passionate advocate for the region, working extensively to promote its interests and improve the lives of its residents. Candelaria is the principal of Viewpoint Advocacy, a small boutique government
- [IEHP Foundation Board Member Spotlight: Jarrod McNaughton, MBA, FACHE](https://iehpfoundation.org/iehp-foundation-board-member-spotlight-jarrod-mcnaughton-mba-fache/) - Inland Empire Health Plan (IEHP) CEO Jarrod McNaughton is not your average chief executive. He is known for his approachability with team members and IEHP members and his willingness to travel to every corner of the region to listen, learn and compassionately serve the needs of the most vulnerable populations within the Inland Empire. As
- [IEHP Foundation Board Member Spotlight: Geoffrey Leung, M.D. ](https://iehpfoundation.org/iehp-foundation-board-member-spotlight-geoffrey-leung-m-d/) - Geoffrey Leung, MD, serves as the Riverside County Public Health Officer. He is a former Medical Staff President and Ambulatory Medical Director for the RUHS Medical Center and served as the RUHS Medical Center Chair of Family Medicine for ten years. Additionally, Dr. Leung helps train future medical professionals as a Health Sciences Clinical Professor

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