Category: Riverside

Health Inland Empire Riverside San Bernardino

IEHP Foundation Awards $4.6 Million to 40 San Bernardino and Riverside Nonprofits to Address Social Determinants of Health

The IEHP Foundation just awarded $2.3 million in grants to 40 San Bernardino and Riverside area nonprofits. This is part of a broader $4.6 million two-year investment through its inaugural Champions for Vibrant Health Leadership Network. The program, running from 2025 to 2026, aims to strengthen organizational infrastructure and develop leadership within community-based organizations (CBOs) addressing social determinants of health. Selected nonprofits include Catholic Charities Riverside and San Bernardino Counties, Mary’s Mercy Center, Never Stop Grinding Impact, and Rainbow Pride Youth Alliance. These organizations will receive unrestricted funding, allowing them to allocate resources based on their unique needs, such as staffing, technology, and capital improvements. Investing in Community Needs Unrestricted funding offers nonprofits the flexibility to address operational gaps and invest in their long-term sustainability. IEHP Foundation CEO Greg Bradbard explained, “We are investing not only in the mission of these organizations but also in the leadership that will shape the future of the region. Nonprofits know their communities best and need the freedom to allocate funds where they’re most impactful.” Grants were awarded based on alignment with the foundation’s focus on vital conditions, including

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Voices for Children Honors Riverside Resident Mariana Robles as 2024 CASA Volunteer of the Year During Riverside County CASA Graduation

Voices for Children, which provides youth in foster care with volunteer Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASAs), today announced that the Voices for Children Riverside County 2024 CASA of the Year is Riverside resident Mariana Robles. She was recognized at the organization’s Riverside County CASA graduation event on December 10 at the Elks Lodge in Riverside. Founded in 1980, Voices for Children transforms the lives of children in foster care by providing them CASAs. These volunteers – trained and supported by Voices for Children – advocate for youth in court, school, medical settings, and more to ensure their needs are met. Over time, a CASA often becomes the most consistent adult in the life of a child in foster care. Each year, the organization honors a special volunteer who has gone above and beyond in advocating for youth living in foster care. Mariana was chosen for her fearless advocacy for her youth, and her willingness to go above and beyond for each family she serves. Mariana Robles has been a CASA volunteer in Riverside County for nearly four years. In that time, she has served ten