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The Inland Empire Community Foundation (IECF) is hosting their fourth Policy & Philanthropy Summit which will focus on the theme, Investing to Thrive.
The two-day event set to take place on August 1st and 2nd, will welcome policymakers, stakeholders, philanthropists and nonprofit organizations. Its goal is to foster discussions around community needs and will center ideas and solutions related to humane housing, meaningful work and wealth, lifelong learning and vital conditions for thriving.
Panel discussions will include local elected leaders such as Assembly Majority Leader Eloise Gómez Reyes and officials from Governor Gavin Newsom’s office such as Michael Wiafe, assistant deputy cabinet secretary. Throughout the Summit, attendees will have the opportunity to join breakout sessions to discuss tracking progress using data and the power of storytelling.
The Summit will conclude with a community town hall and lunch sponsored by the IE Media and Journalism Hub + Fund to talk about how to build a sustainable and collaborative community-centered approach to journalism that empowers residents. The Journalism Innovation Hub + Fund was created in 2022 to support local journalism, and to “build the pipeline of talent for the sector.” The IE Media and Journalism Hub + Fund is one of several signature funds supported by IECF.
IECF is the oldest and largest community foundation serving the Inland region and has invested and administered more than $120 million in charitable donations.
To learn more about the Summit schedule and register for the event, visit iegives.org.