IV Wellness Foundation

📣We are excited to share that our very own Roque Barros has been appointed to the California Arts Council by Governor Gavin Newsom.

Roque’s leadership has always been defined by commitment to community, equity, and improving the quality of life for all. As he shared with us:

“Wellness requires a comprehensive approach, and IVWF utilizes multiple pathways to address health and wellness. Over my career, art and culture has been one of the most impactful ways to improve the quality of life for all, which directly aligns with our vision of making the Imperial Valley a better place to live for all.”

🎉Congratulations, Roque, on this exciting and well-deserved appointment.

Newsom taps community development veteran Roque Barros for California Arts Council SACRAMENTO — Calif. Gov. Gavin Newsom announced Wednesday the appointment of Roque Barros, a veteran nonprofit leader from San Diego, to the California Arts Council, tapping a seasoned expert in

We were honored to join this year’s , hosted by Catalyst of San Diego & Imperial Counties at the A Reason To Survive (ARTS) campus — a gathering celebrating the “bright spots” of social impact.

Our breakout session with Alliance Healthcare Foundation on the journey that led to the new IVWF Endowment was full of energy, thoughtful questions, and shared learning.

Watch the short video we shared during the session, announcing the endowment and highlighting the incredible Imperial County nonprofit community:
👉 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WQUAPlSYhuo&list=PL-CwI2rkvFSURRGEhJJYJeVpBJKsp4bz2&index=1

Grateful to be part of such an inspiring space for collaboration and community building. 💙

20251002 IVWF Story of Trust FINAL V5 With CAPTIONS In early 2025, Alliance Healthcare Foundation (AHF) transferred $7.5 million (10% of its endowment) to Imperial Valley Wellness Foundation (IVWF). These fund...