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.
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.
What is Health Equity, and Why Does it Matter?
Our work centers around health equity to ensure that our region becomes a beacon of Vibrant Health—meaning everyone has a fair chance to be as healthy as possible. Making sure no one is at a disadvantage because of factors such as where they live, socioeconomic status, race, gender or background.