IEUW news articles and press releases
For some families in the Inland Southern California Region, the recent COVID-19 outbreak has made it even harder to take care of basic needs. Many families lived paycheck to paycheck before this crisis and hovered just above the poverty line.…
Nurses. Doctors. Grocery store employees. Delivery drivers. Warehouse workers. First responders. Truck drivers. Cleaners. There are so many people who are on the frontlines of the COVID-19 outbreak. They continue to help keep our community safe and the world running.…
Rancho Cucamonga, CA – On March 19, the Inland SoCal COVID-19 Fund was established by Inland Empire United Way and United Way of the Inland Valleys to support the 211 Call Center’s technology infrastructure for San Bernardino and Riverside Counties,…
When you need help in a crisis, where can you turn? 211 These three numbers can offer a lot of help. During this global crisis, 211 has responded to thousands of calls, texts and emails and provided help that people…
In this time of crisis, many people in your workplace may be looking for ways to give back. We appreciate that our region is full of hand-raisers and do-gooders. With the help of generous corporate partners like you, we can…
Inland Empire United Way and United Way of the Inland Valleys invest in quality early childhood education programs in our community. We provide tools and resources that teach parents and caregivers facts and best practices for different ages and stages…
Rancho Cucamonga, CA – On March 31, Governor Gavin Newsom held a televised COVID-19 press conference introducing the public to a new statewide hotline (833-544-2374) as part of his campaign, “Stay Home. Save Lives. Check In”. The campaign aims to…
Rancho Cucamonga, CA – On March 19th, Inland Empire United Way and United Ways of the Inland Valley joined forces to establish the Inland SoCal COVID-19 Fund to respond to the needs of Inland SoCal residents in Riverside and San…
Rancho Cucamonga, CA – On the morning of Monday, September 23, over eighty golfers flooded into the Red Hill County Club for the Inland Empire United Way (IEUW) 4th Annual United for Kids Golf Classic. The day of golfing and…
Rancho Cucamonga, CA – Inland Empire United Way (IEUW) is set to hold its 4rd Annual United for Kids Golf Classic on Monday, September 23rd at the stunning and exclusive golf course Red Hill Country Club in Rancho Cucamonga. The…
Victorville, CA – Inland Empire United Way (IEUW) Desert Communities Region hosted their Mini-Golf Campaign Kickoff the morning of June 28, 2019 at Scandia Family Fun Center in Victorville. “Summer is short, so is childhood” was the theme for this…
[Rancho Cucamonga, California] - The Inland Empire United Way (IEUW) Women United held its annual Handbags for Hope event May 9th at their Rancho Cucamonga offices. The Kentucky Derby themed event brought together over sixty local women for a deeper…
AmeriCorps Week (2019): Volunteer Infrastructure Project (VIP) (Originally Published on United Way Worldwide) Each year, Inland Empire United Way (IEUW) mobilizes a local cohort of AmeriCorps members to serve with the Volunteer Infrastructure Project (VIP) Fellowship, a CalSERVES statewide program…
Inland Empire United Way has been awarded a 2018 Top Workplaces honor by Inland News Group, publisher of The Press-Enterprise, The Sun, Inland Valley Daily Bulletin and Redlands Daily Facts. The list is based solely on employee feedback gathered through…
[Fontana, California] – Saturday, October 27th a group of around 200 volunteers banded together to give Live Oak Elementary School a splash of color through several murals and paint projects. Thanks to Inland Empire United Way (IEUW) and their corporate…
United Way's ieVolunteers connects volunteers with meaningful, local opportunities to improve the lives of others and build a stronger community.
Rancho Cucamonga, CA – Inland Empire United Way announces $566,000 in commitments to local nonprofit organizations working to meet basic needs and provide lasting impact in the areas of Education, Health, and Financial Stability in the Inland Empire. Grants ranging…
RANCHO CUCAMONGA, MAY 4, 2018 – More than 100 Inland Empire area female leaders in business and philanthropy—and a few good men, too—joined forces Wednesday to raise more than $25,000 to help local children and students improve academic success and…
Chaffey College Students Learn to Network with Guidance from Business Leaders Rancho Cucamonga, CA—May 4, 2018: As Chaffey College student Christina Rosales walked into the Emerging Leaders Networking event on May 3, she glanced around nervously. It was her first…
Students Receive Feedback and Advice from Local Business Professionals Rancho Cucamonga, CA—April 27, 2018: With graduation around the corner, dozens of Garey High School seniors received a boost of confidence from an afternoon of mock job interviews held by Inland…
Over 300 IEUW Volunteers Transform Corona Elementary School School Makeover Promotes Positivity & Beautification to Inspire Students Rancho Cucamonga, CA – Thanks to Inland Empire United Way (IEUW) and the support of over 300 community volunteers, and the financial support…
United Way's 211 Pathways Home helps deliver housing and hope to the homeless.
Inland Empire United Way brings hope and school supplies to disadvantaged students through the School Tools program.
Nearly 100 Attendees Learn About Transportation Options for Low-Income Residents of San Bernardino County Inland Empire United Way, Rancho Cucamonga, CA—March 28, 2018: On Tuesday, March 27, 211 San Bernardino County hosted a forum on transportation access and mobility solutions…
Inland Empire United Way brought hope to Evangelina's family through the Kids Pack program.
ieReads Launches Its First Annual Read Across America Event Thousands of San Bernardino County Children Enjoy Storytime with ieReads Volunteers Rancho Cucamonga, CA—March 2, 2018: As part of the nationwide Read Across America movement, ieReads sent nearly 80 volunteers to…
By JOE NELSON | jnelson@scng.com | San Bernardino Sun January 27, 2018 at 7:00 am The small one-bedroom apartment in northeast San Bernardino is certainly no Taj Mahal, but for MaryAnn Padilla, who has spent roughly a third of her life homeless on…
This is from a thank you letter written by staff at a Middle School in the Ontario Montclair School District about the positive impact of our Kids Pack Program, which feeds homeless and very low-income children every weekend of the…
Do you need help preparing your taxes? FREE assistance is available! The Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) Program is national and offers free help to people who make a limited income and need help preparing their tax returns. IRS-certified volunteers…
The theme is Inspiring Stories of Hope, which is United Way’s goal for local underprivileged children, their families, and our entire community. It is our goal to raise $100,000 to help local youth to succeed in school and to be inspired…
Rancho Cucamonga, CA - On Wednesday, November 15, 2017, Inland Empire United Way launched Women United to rally women in the community to make a meaningful, lasting difference in the Inland Empire. The Women United launch was held at the…
“The first time I had any hope at all was when I called 2-1-1 and Gail, the voice on the line, said, ‘I guarantee we are going to make something happen for you.’” Dennis, a veteran, moved to the Inland…
Rancho Cucamonga, CA – Inland Empire United Way is launching a new affinity group in 2017 - Women United. This group will be a part of the powerful, global network within United Way of 70,000+ women leaders across more than…
Rancho Cucamonga, CA – Thanks to Inland Empire United Way (IEUW) and Hillside Community Church, West Randall Elementary School received a campus makeover that transformed the school grounds into a dynamic and visually stimulating learning environment that the students,…
Veterans are proven leaders. But they’re also human. Veterans can face money problems and mental health challenges, or retreat from family and friends as they adjust to civilian life. Don’t ignore the hardships that could jeopardize the health, livelihood, or homes of Veterans you…
Tracy Simmons was recently elected the incoming chairwoman for Inland Empire United Way’s Board of Directors. As a mom and the Inland Empire Regional Vice President for Enterprise Rent-a-Car, managing the second largest region in the country, including 64 branches,…
Rancho Cucamonga, CA - Inland Empire United Way (IEUW) thanks Greg Bradbard for his outstanding service as President and CEO over the past seven years. He has played a critical role in the development and success of the organization, working…
New Inland Empire Restaurant partnered with community nonprofit for opening weekend. The opening of Stonefire Grill in Rancho Cucamonga marks the ninth opening for the brand and continues the tradition of partnering with a local nonprofit as part of its opening.…
Staples and Inland Empire United Way teamed up on June 21, 2017 to encourage young readers and early literacy. This took part on United Way's annual Day of Action, an event that mobilizes volunteers to make a difference in their local…
Rancho Cucamonga, CA - Inland Empire United Way announces $555,000 in commitments to local nonprofit organizations working to meet basic needs and provide lasting impact in the areas of Education, Health, and Financial Stability in the Inland Empire. Grants ranging…
Rancho Cucamonga, CA – Inland Empire United Way announces $555,000 in commitments to local nonprofit organizations working to meet basic needs and provide lasting impact in the areas of Education, Health, and Financial Stability in the Inland Empire. Grants ranging…
Rancho Cucamonga, CA –Inland Empire United Way (IEUW) has received a $20,000 grant from the Bank of America Charitable Foundation to feed hungry kids in the Inland Empire through its Kids Pack program. Kids Pack addresses food insecurity for homeless…
Bank of America recently announced it has awarded $387,500 in economic mobility grants to 43 nonprofits working to increase basic needs, education and workforce development opportunities in the Inland Empire. The Inland Empire is seeing steady economic growth with the…
As soon as I entered the Garey High School gym, I could sense anticipation in the air. The bleachers were packed with students eager for the ceremony to begin. Parents, teachers and administrators sat in the front row. Music played…
Click to View Event Photos Rancho Cucamonga, CA – Thanks to Inland Empire United Way (IEUW) with its corporate and community partners, Alcott Elementary School teachers and students received a pleasant surprise when they arrived at school on Monday, May…
There is one fact that is true of all adults. Regardless of where we grew up, the color of our skin, our political views, or what we do for a living, every one of us was once a child. We…
United Way unveils new and improved 211 help number In 2006, a phone center was established to answer calls from those in San Bernardino County needing anything from housing to healthcare, from dental to disaster services. The concept was simple:…
“I remember you from the bank,” called out one student as Juan entered the classroom. “You talked to me while my mom was with a teller.” Juan Mora, a program manager for Wells Fargo, was visiting Alcott Elementary School in…
Desiree’s world was suddenly turned upside down when her 3-year-old son was diagnosed with brain cancer. After numerous emergency room visits and shifting her attention to her son’s care, she lost her job, lost her apartment and her vehicle soon…
5 years of Impact: Creating New Possibilities in the Inland Empire A look back at the last 5 years of the impact Inland Empire United Way has made in the community. Feeding hungry children Equipping students for success Preparing youth…
Kathleen Camarillo is a teacher at Haynes Elementary School in the Ontario Montclair School District. Over the past 16 years in the classroom, she has learned that children in our community need much more than academic instruction. This reality really hit home…
Hester was homeless, hungry, struggling to find full-time work, and desperately needed someone to help her get back on her feet. She thought that she had nobody to turn to, until she heard about 2-1-1. Little did she know, calling…
By Gregory Bradbard, Inland Valley Daily Bulletin POSTED: 01/28/17, 2:29 PM PST | UPDATED: 1 DAY AGO The new ieVolunteers website is a hub for regional volunteer opportunities. How different would our community look if all of us took the…
Do you need help preparing your taxes? FREE assistance is available! The Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) Program is national and offers free help to people who make a limited income and need help preparing their tax returns. IRS-certified volunteers…
Her mother was incarcerated. Her father was nowhere to be found. Grandma was doing her best, but had to work late hours to make ends meet. Twelve-year-old Samantha often arrived to school tired and hungry, not having eaten any breakfast.…
San Bernardino, CA (December 21, 2016) – Through a grant provided by the Inland Empire United Way, Community Action Partnership of San Bernardino County (CAPSBC) has been diligently working to provide disaster relief for victims of the Blue Cut Fire…
HandsOn Inland Empire is becoming ieVolunteers! We are excited to transition from the HandsOn Network to our own ieVolunteers initiative, which will continue to connect caring people in our community with a variety of meaningful volunteer opportunities throughout Inland Empire…
By Charity Lindsey Staff Writer VICTORVILLE - The smiles beaming across a class full of fourth grade faces Wednesday morning were thanks to a company on a mission to give school supplies to classrooms in need, including those at Park…