In the face of collective trauma and the cumulative grief of over two years of pandemic loss that has fallen disproportionately on people already burdened by economic inequity and systemic racism, our communities and our own bodies call out for healing. Collective care of our body, heart, and spirit is a necessity to enable community leaders — and all of us — to restore our well-being and recenter our humanity so we can continue our ongoing struggle for well-being, equity, and justice.
The Focus Conversation of our upcoming bimonthly member meeting will be on Healing Justice, featuring guest speakers Torie Weiston-Serdan, Ph.D. (Youth Mentoring Action Network), Jesus Sanchez (Gente Organizada), and Jean Kayano (The People’s Collective for Environmental Justice) in a discussion hosted by Margarita Luna, IEFA Chair; The California Endowment. This will be followed by a highly interactive Sensemaking Conversation in which we will reflect on where we are individually and collectively in this ongoing pandemic journey.
About the Inland Empire Funders Alliance
The Inland Empire Funders Alliance is a network of organizations with significant grantmaking activities in Riverside and San Bernardino Counties that have joined together to increase communication, coordination, and collaboration. IEFA’s mission is to advance equity, advocacy, and systemic change by uplifting the region’s assets and opportunities, and by leveraging resources for impact. In joining IEFA, grantmakers are welcome to participate in convenings and action teams to learn more about the Inland Empire, connect with peers, and take action to amplify impact.
