Flipcause and Thankful Giving Campaign

In November, the Riverside Interfaith Council ran our Thankful Giving campaign in support of TODEC using an online donation platform called Flipcause. When the campaign concluded in early December, we were notified that Flipcause’s payment processor had frozen their account, delaying the transfer of donated funds to our organization. Despite multiple attempts to contact Flipcause for clarification and resolution, we have received no response.
In the interest of transparency, we want our community to know that these funds remain inaccessible at this time. We are actively pursuing formal remedies and alternative donation platforms to ensure this situation does not happen again. We deeply appreciate the trust and generosity of our donors and will continue to keep our membership informed as this matter develops.
 
Meet Our New Vice President — Ipyani Lockert
We are pleased to welcome Ipyani Lockert as the newly elected Vice President of the Riverside Interfaith Council. Ipyani brings deep roots in the Inland Empire and a long history of community engagement and nonprofit leadership to his new role. Born and raised in Southern California, he has dedicated much of his life to advocating for justice, equity, and community well-being.
Ipyani has recently served as Faith Organizer for the Interfaith Movement for Human Integrity, a statewide nonprofit that unites people of diverse faiths to stand against discrimination, support asylum seekers, and assist individuals reentering society after incarceration. His work has been featured on local public media for its impact in advancing compassionate public service throughout our region.
An avid writer, poet, and motivational thinker, Ipyani also founded Motivational Realizations, a positive-thought initiative focused on helping individuals discover and share their gifts with the world. His leadership, creativity, and commitment to community empowerment serve as an inspiration for the Council and all we serve.
                      
2026 Upcoming Events — Riverside Interfaith Council
We are excited to share our upcoming 2026 calendar of events and invite our community to join us for another year of connection, learning, and service across our diverse faith and spiritual traditions.
February 19 — Faith Chat with Swami Mahayogananda
An inspiring conversation with Swami Mahayogananda of the Vedanta Society and President of the Interreligious Council of Southern California.
March 22 — Faith Caravan
A journey of fellowship and discovery as we visit local faith and spiritual communities.
May 7 — Day of Prayer
A shared day of reflection, prayer, and spiritual unity across traditions.
June — Faith Summit (Tentative)
A possible gathering of faith leaders and community members for dialogue, education, and collaboration.
August — Indigenous Community Event
Honoring Indigenous voices, wisdom, and spiritual traditions.
September — Faith Chat #2
Our second interfaith dialogue event of the year with a featured guest speaker.
November — In-Person Thanksgiving Dinner
A community Thanksgiving celebration bringing people together in gratitude and fellowship.
We look forward to another meaningful year of service, education, and celebration with our interfaith family.
 
Board Appointment Announcement
The Riverside Interfaith Council is pleased to announce that Josh Lewis has been appointed by the Board of Directors as our new Social Media Manager.
Josh is an IT professional with extensive experience in computers and digital systems. In his new role, he will help manage and support the Council’s email communications, Facebook presence, and website operations. This appointment strengthens our technical capacity and provides important redundancy in the management of our digital platforms.
We are grateful for Josh’s willingness to serve and look forward to the positive impact his skills and expertise will bring to our growing interfaith community.