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

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

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, […]
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 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

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

Founded in 2023 and based in Hemet, California, Out of the Ashes emerged from devastating personal loss. Its founder, a longtime healthcare provider, Royer, lost her 18-year-old son, Richard, to a counterfeit fentanyl-laced pill. What began as a mother’s mission to raise awareness has grown into a powerful community organization educating thousands about the dangers of fentanyl and the importance of compassion in prevention.
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.
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.
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.