California Community Foundation

As campaign season ends and we wait for votes to be counted, we wanted to share our CEO and President Miguel A. Santana's reflections on what the Dodgers World Series Championship win meant to Los Angeles and what Los Angeles means to our country.

California’s philanthropic community is united in purpose: advancing racial justice, economic opportunity, and environmental sustainability for a brighter future for all communities and universal access to the California Dream - the American Dream. We’re honored to join forces with partners like California Black Freedom Fund, The California Endowment, The California Wellness Foundation, College Futures Foundation, East Bay Community Foundation, Evelyn and Walter Haas, Jr. Fund, The James Irvine Foundation, Latino Community Foundation, Liberty Hill Foundation, San Francisco Foundation, Sierra Health Foundation, Silicon Valley Community Foundation, Tipping Point Community, Weingart Foundation in this shared commitment to progress. #StandWithCA #CaliforniaDream #PhilanthropyLeaders

On this election day, we cast and count our votes - but today, tomorrow and always we proudly stand with California’s philanthropic leaders to defend and uplift the values that define our state - and our nation: freedom, hope, equity, and opportunity. Together with, California Black Freedom Fund, The California Endowment, The California Wellness Foundation, College Futures Foundation, East Bay Community Foundation, Evelyn and Walter Haas, Jr. Fund, The James Irvine Foundation, Latino Community Foundation, Liberty Hill Foundation, San Francisco Foundation, Silicon Valley Community Foundation, Sierra Health Foundation, Tipping Point Community, and Weingart Foundation we’re pledging to invest boldly in our communities, protect progress, and drive lasting change. #UnityAndProgress #CAValues #PhilanthropyForChange Please read the full statement on our site: https://lnkd.in/gyMaK7PN

Read this powerful op-ed co-authored by our CEO & President, Miguel A. Santana, and Dr. Debra Duardo, the Los Angeles County Superintendent of Schools, about the connection between homelessness and education.

Every vote is a step toward the future you want to see. That’s why we’re committed to supporting partner organizations across the state as they mobilize and educate people on what’s at stake this election year. Tell us in the comments why voting matters to YOU! P.S. Polling sites are open across LA County, and you can vote at any location this weekend. Find one near you at lavote.gov!

As Latino leaders from California heading major philanthropic organizations, Dr. Carmen Rojas, PhD (she/her), President and CEO of the Marguerite Casey Foundation, and Miguel A. Santana, President and CEO of the California Community Foundation, issued the following statement on the divisive and dangerous rhetoric targeting Latinos this election cycle. The full statement is on our website: https://lnkd.in/g4GJnEsd

The California Community Foundation, Liberty Hill Foundation, and L.A. County Probation Department announced the new Ready to Rise cohort—uniting local organizations to keep youth out of the justice system and thriving in their communities! Since 2019, Ready to Rise has invested $22M+, impacting 26,000 young lives. Now, with a new $50M commitment, they're poised to make an even bigger difference over the next 7 years! Read the full list of grantees on our site: https://lnkd.in/gaQQC77h #ReadyToRise #YouthEmpowerment #LAYouth #FutureReady

We are excited to announce that an LA n Sync-backed consortium led by the Port of LA was awarded a $411 million EPA Clean Ports Program grant. This grant will not only fund zero-emission port equipment and infrastructure but also address public health and environmental impacts on surrounding communities, ensuring that meaningful community engagement and emissions reduction planning become standard practices in the port industry. LA n Sync is a civic initiative designed to support nonprofits, municipalities, and consortiums in the pursuit of public funding. LA n Sync is housed and managed by the California Community Foundation and funded by a collaborative of local and regional philanthropic organizations who understand the promise and potential of Los Angeles County. Learn more below or at lansync.org!

As October comes to a close, we’re taking a moment to reflect on #DomesticViolenceAwarenessMonth and recognize the strength of survivors and the importance of community-based solutions. Through our Trauma Prevention Partnerships (TPP), we support organizations that help prevent violence, offer timely interventions, and provide trauma-informed care. We are excited to share more about the work of @jenessecenter, @ywcasgv, and @houseofruth. Let’s keep the momentum going beyond October—together, we can break the cycle and build safer, healthier communities year-round. #EndDomesticViolence #TraumaPrevention #CommunityCare

BREAKING: The California Community Foundation is investing $10 million to boost civic engagement across LA County, empowering communities to make their voices heard this election season. From voter education initiatives to supporting measures like Measure A for homelessness and housing, our partners ensure every voice counts. What’s at stake? The chance to shape policies around housing, health, and equity that impact us all. Together, we’re building a more inclusive, connected Los Angeles. Learn more about the work of our grantees like @SomosFamiliaValle and @BlackWomenforWellness on our blog: https://lnkd.in/gQGfr9rV CC: Antwone Roberts Miguel A. Santana Cielo Castro