The California Wellness Foundation newsletter titled Portfolio is published several times a year 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 prioritized health issues;
• 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.

Winter 2005 Newsletter

In this issue...

Cover Story
Local Leaders Work Towards Healthier Communities

Grantees In Focus:
Advocacy Group Connects Working Poor to Careers in the Health Professions

Grantees In Focus:
Building the Capacity of Health Advocates Leads to Better Information for Seniors

Grantees In Focus:
Homeless Women Access Health Services Through Comprehensive Case Management

Also in this issue:

How To Apply

Grants Awarded in March - September 2004

Staff Profile

What's New:

• Community Leaders Receive TCWF's 12th Annual California Peace Prize
• Departing Legislators Receive TCWF's First Public Policy Leadership Awards
• TCWF Sabbatical Program Rewards Nonprofit Executives
• Media Partnerships Build Links Between Journalists and TCWF Grantees
• New Book Co-Edited by TCWF VP of Communications
• TCWF Board Members Honored
• Kudos
• Staff Updates