By Greg Archer | Contributing Columnist

More than 600 nonprofits, funders, philanthropists, and civic leaders attended Inland Empire Community Foundation’s Policy and Philanthropy Summit this week.

The annual event, “Common Ground for the Common Good,” took place Aug 6 and 7 at the Riverside Convention Center.

In an era when differences can overshadow common goals, one of the summit’s goals is to offer opportunities to find a shared purpose during complex times. By creating room to “listen, learn, and work toward solutions that reflect the diverse voices of our communities,” IECF’s summit gave Inland Empire leaders time to engage in dynamic discussions and find meaningful connections.

Topics from housing and education to health and the idea of belonging were discussed at the event, whi

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