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Lessons 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, 2022How to Center Communities When Creating Anti-Violence Strategies
United Playaz)’> Photo credit: Paulino Love, Open Line Media (Courtesy United Playaz) If you’ve paid attention to the news lately, you’ve probably seen…
January 28, 2022Showing Up for California Communities in 2022
Credit: Shutterstock’> Credit: Shutterstock It’s hard to believe that 2021 is almost over. The past few years have been tumultuous indeed. COVID-19 exposed the fragility…
December 17, 2021Creating a Diverse Board Isn’t Easy, But It’s Well Worth the Effort
This op-ed originally appeared at philanthropy.com on 11/2/2021 During meetings with my fellow board members at the California Wellness Foundation, I often find…
November 3, 2021How to Help Bridge Our Wealth and Income Gap
I remember when I first realized the gulf that separates humankind based on income and wealth. I was sitting in the backseat of my…
September 21, 2021“Does it Always Have to be About Race?”: The Centrality of Race in America
I’m heartened that at Cal Wellness we’re taking steps to help move the needle towards greater racial justice.
August 27, 2021