IEHP Foundation Launches $2.3 Million Leadership Network

The IEHP Foundation is investing $2.3 million in a new two-year program to develop leaders in Inland Empire community organizations addressing social health factors.

Program Overview
Called Champions for Vibrant Health, the program will provide direct grants to 40 organizations serving families with children in San Bernardino and Riverside counties. Grants range from $50,000 to $130,000, depending on the organization’s annual budget.

Riverside County Participants
Local organizations receiving support include:

• Boys & Girls Clubs of Southwest County
• Catholic Charities Riverside and San Bernardino Counties
• Martha's Village & Kitchen

“This opportunity will boost our ability to work together effectively and make lasting, positive changes in our communities,” said Carolyn Fajardo, CEO of Feeding America Riverside | San Bernardino.

What the Program Offers
The Leadership Network is designed to:

• Build organizational capacity
• Support joint advocacy
• Provide operational funding

Each participating organization has selected an executive leader and an emerging leader to attend quarterly meetings. These sessions will focus on developing key skills like business management, communication, and strategic thinking.

“We're investing in these organizations’ missions and in leadership for the region's future,” said Greg Bradbard, CEO of the IEHP Foundation.

Collaboration for Impact
Cesar Navarrete, CEO of Children’s Fund, highlighted the collaborative spirit of the program. “This opportunity lets us work together with other leaders to improve our communities. We’ll focus on strengthening each other, our organizations, and our overall impact.”

Expanding Across the Region
The Leadership Network includes communities across the Inland Empire, from rural areas in the Coachella Valley to Riverside County.

Looking Ahead
Over the next two years, the IEHP Foundation will share stories, successes, and results from the program on social media and its website.