
The 2025 Annual Report from Growing Inland Achievement reflects a year of collaboration across Riverside and San Bernardino Counties. It captures the progress we’ve made together to improve educational attainment and expand economic opportunity in the Inland Empire.
Over the past year, with the support of partners like you, GIA has served more students and institutions than ever before. Highlights include:
- Launching our 2025–2030 Strategic Plan, anchored by a bold regional call to action for 70 percent postsecondary attainment
- Hosting the first sold-out Toward a Shared Vision Summit with more than 300 regional leaders focused on collective action
- Securing over $3 million dollars to drive systems change and expand student success initiatives
- Delivering hands-on support to students and families, including completion of more than 5,000 financial aid applications
- Advancing institutional transformation through the Higher Endeavor initiative, now reaching 20 campuses across the region
The full report includes regional data, stories of impact, and reflections from a pivotal year. Read the 2025 Annual Report.
Thank you for your continued partnership. The work is far from over, but together, we’re building momentum for lasting change in our region.

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