IEHP Foundation Named “First-Of-Its-Kind” Philanthropy Award Recipient at Inland Legal Aid Symposium

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ICLS proudly celebrates the IEHP Foundation as this year’s Outstanding Leader in Philanthropy Award for their commitment to justice and community.

RIVERSIDE, CA – Inland Counties Legal Services (ICLS) is pleased to honor the Inland Empire Health Plan Foundation (IEHP Foundation) with its inaugural Outstanding Leader in Philanthropy Award, to be presented at a landmark legal aid symposium in the Inland Southern Region on Friday, March 20, at the California University of Science and Medicine.

This award recognizes a generous leader who addresses the Inland Region’s civil legal needs through exceptional philanthropic guidance and support. It will be presented at “Helping Our Communities Thrive: Legal Aid Symposium for the Inland Region’s Core Needs” on Friday, March 20 at the California University of Science and Medicine. The event will bring together multi-sector community leaders for a full-day community education event on common civil legal issues in the areas of housing, aging, public benefits, and healthcare.

“IEHP Foundation is the epitome of excellence in lifting up and serving the community – through dedicated programing and financial support, strengthening nonprofits, leaders, and services, IEHP Foundation truly achieves the mission of helping our region thrive,” said Tessie Solorzano, Executive Director at Inland Counties Legal Services.

“At IEHP Foundation, we are honored to be recognized by our partners at Inland Counties Legal Services, who share our commitment to ensuring that all families and individuals in the Inland Empire have access to basic needs and essential resources to live healthy, vibrant lives” said Greg Bradbard IEHP Foundation CEO.

IEHP Foundation’s funding has powered ICLS’s small business and nonprofit legal work, provided additional funds to aid a position to help ensure access to justice and basic needs for people living with HIV in our region, created a much-needed operational boost during an uncertain time, and even trained our community’s next generation of fundraising leaders.

About Inland Counties Legal Services
ICLS is a 501(c)3 nonprofit legal aid organization providing free civil legal services in Riverside and San Bernardino Counties. Founded in 1958, ICLS aims to eliminate financial barriers for low-income residents to access civil legal services. We provide services for housing, health care, consumer, expungement, family law, seniors, education, public benefits, immigration, LGBTQ+, tax, and small businesses.