The California Wellness Foundation newsletter titled Portfolio is published quarterly by the Communications Department. Its purpose is to report on the Foundation’s efforts to improve the health of Californians through its grantmaking program. Grantseekers, program planners, policymakers, news media professionals and representatives from other foundations can learn about:

• successful projects funded within the Foundation’s priority areas;
• various approaches used to address local health issues throughout the state;
• results from recently funded research;
• effective funding strategies; and
• current health issues affecting Californians.

Fall 2002 Newsletter

In this issue…

Cover Story
Grantees Meet Diverse Needs for Community-based HIV and AIDS Services.

Grantees in Focus: Teenage Pregnancy Prevention
Media Campaign Spotlights Availability of Emergency Contraception Service

Grantees in Focus: Violence Prevention
Peace Games Helps Los Angeles Students Become Community Peacemakers

Grantees in Focus: Special Projects Fund
Data Collections Fuels Advocacy Efforts for Culturally Competent Care

Also in this issue:

Staff Profile

How To Apply

Grants Awarded In June,  2002

What's New:

• TPPI Grantees Convene in San Diego
• Policy Forum on Violence Issues
• A new report on the Health Improvement Initiative
• TCWF Employees Receive Promotions
• Grantee Honored for Ad Campaign
• Program Director Named for the Healthy Aging priority area 
• Staff Updates
• Kudos