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Why Reparations Matter Now
[Photo by Aaron Guy Leroux/ Sipa USA] I find that when I talk about reparations for Black Americans, I get a lot of raised eyebrows.
October 6, 2022Celebrating California’s Commitment to Provide Health Care for All
(AP Photo/Rich Pedroncelli, File) We need health insurance that covers our health care needs. Without health coverage that protects us from unexpected, high medical…
July 28, 2022CHIOC Connects Families to High Quality, Affordable Health Care and Social Services
CHIOC helps Orange County residents navigate barriers to health care services. Helping families navigate the complexities of today’s health care system is essential to building…
July 21, 2022The Next Steps in Combatting Gun Violence
This summer, we celebrated the passage of the Safer Communities Act signed into law by President Joe Biden marking the first major…
July 15, 2022I Knew It Was Coming
I knew it was coming, but still as a Black woman who has lived most of my life under the assumption that the right to…
June 24, 2022Lessons Learned During the Pandemic
Looking back at the last two years, there’s no denying that these have been incredibly difficult times – times that compelled us to change the…
June 22, 2022How We Can Stem the Rising Tide of Gun Violence
Twenty-three years ago, I vividly recall watching teenagers my age running from school buildings and jumping out of broken windows in terror. I was a…
June 1, 2022To Reduce Gun Violence, Start At the Local Level
Credit: iStock This op-ed first appeared in CalMatters.org. The tragic Sacramento shooting on April 3 that claimed six lives joins…
April 27, 2022Giving More When People Need Us Most
Why We Support Efforts to Reform Philanthropy By Richard Tate and Stephanie Gomez The devastating economic impact of the COVID-19 pandemic has resulted…
February 24, 2022Why We Should Rethink Credit Checks for Job Candidates
Credit: Getty Images This article first appeared in The Chronicle of Philanthropy. Like many grant makers, the California Wellness Foundation strives…
February 10, 2022