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
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.
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.
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
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.
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 […]
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: 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.
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.
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.