Inland Empire Malayalee Association, also known as IEMA is a registered non-profit, secular and cultural organization formed to unite malayalee communities in and around Southern California. IEMA provides a forum for its members to meet, communicate and foster a spirit of friendship and goodwill. IEMA is based in the Inland Empire and bridges all families from Southern California who have a connection to the state of Kerala, popularly known as “God’s own country”. Numerous social and cultural events conducted by IEMA throughout the year make it possible to uphold and propagate the rich Kerala heritage to all, especially the younger generation.
The malayalee community started migrating into the Inland Empire, California in 1980. The influx increased from 1990 onwards. IEMA started as a small group to celebrate the festival of Onam every year. As the years went by, there were more Malayalee families who came into this area and started participating in events, leading to the birth of IEMA, a California registered 501 C(3) non-profit organization.
IEMA is stepping up and serving the community. We have started offering free nutritious meals to those who are suffering. Additionally, to show our appreciation, we are sharing meals with the heroes of our community. These include essential workers in healthcare, grocery stores, pharmacies etc.
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