Public Charge Rule Change Hurts Marginalized Communities
The new public charge rule is needlessly cruel and creates unnecessary obstacles for approximately 13 million immigrants.
Our Voices
Robbie Ramirez, 10, holds onto his father, Robert Ramirez, during a vigil for victims of a Sunday evening shooting that left three people dead at the Gilroy Garlic Festival, Monday, July 29, 2019, in Gilroy, Calif. (AP Photo/Noah Berger)
Immigration activists rally outside the Supreme Court as the justices hear arguments regarding the plan to ask about citizenship on the 2020 census, in Washington D.C. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite)
Two woman smile at camera while jumping in midair, with ice and glaciers in the background.
A group of people cut a ribbon outside the door under a Grand Opening sign.
Judy Belk and daughter Casey, wearing graduation cap, face the camera, smiling.
Two women smile at camera in front of a step-and-repeat banner.
Take Action
Read Our Resources on Promoting Violence Prevention
The evidence is consistent and compelling. Underserved communities bear a disproportionate share of the public health burden of violence in California. Check out our resource list.
What is wellness?
We believe that wellness is more than the absence of illness. Wellness means health of body, mind and spirit. Wellness means an abundance of justice, equity and voice.