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Don’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, 2019New Community Market Provides Fresh Food and Entrepreneurship Opportunities
Ashland Market & Cafe is now open for business, rain or shine, selling fresh and healthy culinary creations at affordable prices to the Ashland community. But this incredible milestone didn’t just happen overnight.
May 16, 2019Report Shows Startling Ways People with Disabilities Are Excluded
RespectAbility fights stigmas and advances opportunities so that people with disabilities can fully participate in all aspects of community life. A new study conducted by…
May 2, 2019A Gift’s Impact: How Cole’s Fund Benefits Both Staff and Grantees
Colburn “Cole” S. Wilbur, former interim president of Cal Wellness, and current Cal Wellness President and CEO Judy Belk. A small gift to The California…
April 15, 2019Remembering Nipsey Hussle
Associated Press/Damian Dovarganes Acts of gun violence are acts of terror. As a foundation dedicated to improving the health of Californians, we know that gun…
April 3, 2019New Recommendations Address California Health Workforce Challenges
When it comes to health workforce challenges in California, there are things we know for sure. I know for a fact – from our grantmaking…
February 13, 2019Every Month is Black History Month: Kwanzaa Reflections of a Social Justice Advocate
Kwanzaa, a Swahili-based word that means “first” and signifies the first fruits of the harvest, is a week-long celebration that honors African heritage and…
February 4, 2019