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Then and Now (and Next): The California Wellness Foundation
Independent Sector speaks to Fatima Angeles, vice president of programs, about the past and the future of The California Wellness Foundation. Fatima has been at the Foundation for 21 years.
December 6, 2019To Expand Reach, Nonprofits Must Tell Stories That Touch Hearts
Judy Belk Originally published in the Chronicle of Philanthropy on November 6, 2019. When my Grandma Ada tried to explain to me how deeply…
November 7, 2019As a Black Parent, I Need to Update ‘The Talk’ I Have with My Kids about Police
Judy Belk Originally published in the Los Angeles Times on November 3, 2019. Well, I guess black parents across America will be updating “the…
November 6, 2019Meaningful Voyaging: A Sabbatical Honoree’s Journey
“My board chair and my wife said ‘you need to apply.’ I applied, and then waited for the ‘thanks but no thanks’ call,” Mr. Mason said. “The day I received a phone call here that I had actually been honored with the sabbatical, I almost fell out of my chair. It couldn’t have come at a better time.”
October 10, 2019CEO Judy Belk Featured in “Reinvent the Wheel: How Top Leaders Leverage Well-Being for Success”
The following excerpt is from the forthcoming book “Reinvent the Wheel: How Top Leaders Leverage Well-Being for Success,” authored by Megan McNealy and published by…
October 9, 2019How Clean Water Transforms Communities
Finally, water that is safe enough to bathe in. Leonicio Ramirez and his family were among the first residents to get water from a new…
September 20, 2019Don’t Accept Gun Violence as ’The New Normal’
Robbie Ramirez, 10, holds onto his father, Robert Ramirez, during a vigil for victims of a shooting that left three people dead at the Gilroy…
August 5, 2019Taking the Time: How a Sabbatical from Cal Wellness Helped One CEO Recharge
Debbie Case (left) and a friend explore Iceland during Ms. Case’s sabbatical. When Debbie Case, CEO of Meals on Wheels San Diego County, heard…
July 12, 2019Everyone Counts: Why the 2020 Census Matters
It’s official: A citizenship question will not be included on the 2020 census because the Supreme Court and federal judges in New York and Maryland have blocked the inclusion of the question. This is great news for anyone who cares about the health and wellness of our country.
June 27, 2019What it Takes to Bring Graduation Within Reach for All
D.J. and Casey have been fortunate to have access to quality education and, more importantly, a support network of family, friends and caring adults standing behind them, cheering them on. Unfortunately, that isn’t the case for many young people in California.
June 13, 2019