Our Mission
“To improve the health and well-being of children in our community through philanthropy, voluntarism, and grantmaking.”
At CHILDRENS HOSPITAL INLAND EMPIRE FOUNDATION, our mission is to ensure that every child — regardless of their background, income, or medical condition — receives compassionate, high-quality healthcare. We do this by mobilizing community support, funding essential medical services, and empowering pediatric innovation. Through our collaborative efforts with hospitals, families, donors, and volunteers, we address urgent needs, close healthcare gaps, and help children heal, grow, and thrive.
Our Vision
“A future where every child in the Inland Empire has access to the care, support, and opportunities they need to live a healthy, fulfilling life.”
We envision a region where no child suffers due to lack of resources, where medical excellence meets human compassion, and where communities unite to protect and nurture their youngest members. Our vision drives us to create sustainable change — one hospital, one family, one child at a time.
Our Impact: Making Hope Tangible for Families in Need
At CHILDRENS HOSPITAL INLAND EMPIRE FOUNDATION, impact isn’t measured only in numbers—it’s seen in the relieved smile of a parent, the hopeful eyes of a child after treatment, and the restored strength of a family given support in their darkest hour.
Since our founding, we’ve helped hundreds of children across the Inland Empire gain access to urgent medical care, supported families with critical financial relief, and brought health education and services into communities that need them most. Our programs have funded life-saving surgeries, kept parents close to their hospitalized children, and made healthcare more equitable and accessible for those who often fall through the cracks.
Each act of generosity—whether from a donor, a volunteer, or a partner—fuels the healing work we do every day. Together, we’re not just responding to urgent needs; we’re building a future where no child is denied care because of their family’s income, zip code, or circumstance.
Healing Children, Supporting Families, Transforming Communities.
At Childrens Hospital Inland Empire Foundation, our mission is clear and powerful:
To ensure that every child in the Inland Empire has access to world-class pediatric care, and every family has the support they need to face medical challenges with dignity, hope, and strength.
We exist to be a bridge between medical excellence and community need — closing the gaps in care, access, and resources that too many families face when their child falls seriously ill.
Why Our Mission Matters
Every child deserves a healthy start, but not every child receives one. In the Inland Empire, countless families face heartbreaking barriers when their children need medical care — from long travel distances to find pediatric specialists, to overwhelming financial burdens, to a lack of emotional and logistical support during treatment.
Our mission matters because children’s health is not optional — it’s urgent, essential, and deeply personal. When a child is sick or injured, families should be able to focus on healing, not on how they’ll afford treatment, where they’ll sleep, or how they’ll get to the hospital.
At the Children’s Hospital Inland Empire Foundation, we step in where gaps exist. We help ensure no child suffers simply because resources are limited. We support families so they don’t have to face crisis alone. We invest in care that brings comfort, stability, and a fighting chance to the most vulnerable among us.
Because when we help one child heal, we strengthen an entire family. And when we uplift families, we transform communities.
The Inland Empire is home to over one million children, yet families here often face:
- Long wait times for specialty pediatric services
- Financial hardship from hospital-related expenses
- Travel burdens to distant children’s hospitals
- Limited access to family-centered support programs
We are here to change that. Because no child’s health should be determined by geography, income, or circumstance.
What Drives Us
1. Child-Centered Healthcare Access
We fund programs that improve access to diagnostics, urgent care, and long-term treatment for children suffering from cancer, chronic illness, trauma, and rare diseases — right here in the Inland Empire.
2. Family-Focused Support
From emergency financial aid and meal assistance to temporary housing and transportation, our foundation helps families stay together and strong during the most difficult moments of their lives.
3. Equity and Advocacy
We advocate for underserved and underrepresented communities to receive the same level of care as anyone else. Our initiatives work toward equity in healthcare, language access, and cultural sensitivity across medical settings.
4. Innovation in Pediatric Medicine
By funding research, medical education, and technology upgrades, we support breakthroughs that enhance diagnosis, reduce suffering, and save young lives.
Our Vision for the Future
We envision a future where:
- No child in the Inland Empire has to wait for lifesaving care.
- No parent feels alone or helpless when facing their child’s illness.
- Every family has the tools, knowledge, and community to heal and rebuild.
- Local hospitals and clinics are fully equipped to serve the pediatric needs of their region.
Our Core Value: Guided by Compassion, Driven by Purpose
At CHILDRENS HOSPITAL INLAND EMPIRE FOUNDATION, our work is anchored in a deep commitment to children, families, and the communities we serve. These core values guide every decision we make and every life we touch.
Compassion
At the heart of our foundation is compassion — the unwavering empathy we extend to every child and family we serve. We listen deeply, act with kindness, and create environments of comfort and care that foster healing and hope.
Equity
We are committed to building a healthcare landscape where every child, no matter their background or circumstance, has equal access to the medical support they deserve. Our programs are designed to break down barriers and uplift underserved communities with fairness and dignity.
Integrity
We uphold the highest standards of honesty, accountability, and transparency in everything we do. Whether it’s how we manage donations or how we serve families, our actions reflect our deep responsibility to earn and keep the trust of our community.
Collaboration
We believe lasting impact comes from working together. By uniting with healthcare professionals, community leaders, donors, and volunteers, we amplify our reach and ensure that the collective strength of our partnerships drives meaningful change for children in need.