Communities Leading the Way to a Healthier California
Building the Power to Be Well invests in communities taking action together for what they need to be well. Community priorities guide our work across three areas: Inclusive Health Care, Healthier Economies, and Thriving Democracy. Together, we can create lasting health and opportunity for all Californians.
Our Voices
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Protesters interrupt a community town hall meeting regarding the ongoing response to the Lineage cold-storage warehouse fire
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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.