The Inland Empire United Way has announced that it will donate $566,000 to local nonprofits.
Grants ranging from $5,000 to $25,000 will be handed out to 45 organizations that serve the Pomona Valley, west end, east valley and the High Desert areas of San Bernardino County during the next year, according to a statement.
All of the organizations are working to improve education, health and finance in the two-county region.
Among those receiving funding are after-school programs, counseling programs, food security programs, homeless shelters, college and career readiness programs, and financial security programs, according to the statement.