by erinb | Aug 16, 2026 | Uncategorized
Reclaiming Community Narrative For communities like Hemet and San Jacinto, narratives matter. For years, much of the story told about our Valley has started with what we lack: lower incomes, health disparities, limited resources, underinvestment, and neighborhoods in...
by anisa | May 26, 2026 | Uncategorized
Early Reflections from IEVCN’s Belonging & Civic Muscle Cohort Across the Inland Empire, community stewards are gathering to practice something many communities urgently need: how to stay connected, work across differences, and build the shared commitments that...
by anisa | May 5, 2026 | Uncategorized
On April 28, 70 partners from across the Inland Empire Vital Conditions Network gathered at Riverside City College for a day of connection, reflection, and shared direction. We are grateful to Riverside City College for welcoming the Network and helping create space...
by anisa | Feb 24, 2026 | Uncategorized
We are excited to announce the 15 community teams selected as grantees for the inaugural Belonging & Civic Muscle Cohort of the Inland Empire Vital Conditions Network (IEVCN). Chosen from more than 45 applicants, these teams reflect the energy and commitment...
by anisa | Feb 13, 2026 | Uncategorized
On January 23, journalists, philanthropic leaders, and nonprofit partners from across California gathered for the California Journalism Philanthropy Summit to explore how philanthropy can support local, community-centered journalism. Conversations focused on the role...
by anisa | Jan 29, 2026 | Uncategorized
Across the country, communities are looking for better ways to work together across complex and connected challenges. A new national video What Vital Conditions Made Possible, from the Rippel Foundation, shares reflections from stewards who are using the Vital...
