In the News 2009

Dec. 29, 2009: La Opinión quotes Civic Engagement Director Virginia Mosqueda about CCF's efforts to encourage low-income, diverse communities in Los Angeles County to participate in the 2010 Census. En Español (PDF)

Dec. 22, 2009: KPCC quotes Executive Vice President and COO John E. Kobara about unique holiday gifts that benefit nonprofits in need. (PDF)

Dec. 11, 2009: CCF in partnership with the Fulfillment Fund and NBC4 awards much-needed scholarships to local students. (VIDEO)

Nov. 22, 2009: Executive Vice President and COO John E. Kobara advises donors on how to get the greatest impact with their charitable contributions during this giving season in the Los Angeles Times. (PDF)

Oct. 28, 2009: Reuters announces CCF partnership with the Nonprofit Finance Fund to help strengthen the financial health of nonprofits in L.A. county. (PDF)

Oct. 19, 2009: Los Angeles Times highlights CCF's support of the Network of Latino Pastors' 2010 Census outreach campaign. (PDF)

Sept. 14, 2009: The Los Angeles Business Journal ranks CCF the seventh largest foundation in Los Angeles. (PDF)

Aug. 31, 2009: The Los Angeles Times reports CCF's $1.5 million in grants to help fill the gap in California's Census outreach funding. (PDF)

Aug. 7, 2009: CEO and President Antonia Hernández reflects on Sonia Sotomayor's appointment to the U.S. Supreme Court on the CBS Nightly News (VIDEO)

July 23, 2009: The Los Angeles Times announces CCF's grants totalling $1.5 million to help broaden population counts for Census 2010. (PDF)

July 17, 2009: The Los Angeles Times quotes CEO and President Antonia Hernández about Judge Sonia Sotomayor and Latina leadership. (PDF)

July 14, 2009: Univision News interviews CCF President and CEO Antonia Hernández about President Obama's proposal to invest $12 billion in our community colleges. En Español. (VIDEO)

July 2, 2009: The Los Angeles Times features CCF's Fellowships for Visual Artists.
L.A. Times arts blog (HTML) Print version (PDF)

July 2009: The Los Angeles Business Journal featured the California Community Foundation in their annual Philanthropy Guide. (PDF)

June 19, 2009: The Los Angeles Times reports on CCF's grants for immigrant integration. (PDF)

June 8, 2009: Univision News speaks with Preschool Advocacy Initiative Deputy Field Director Sandy Escobedo about the importance of early childhood education. En Español. (VIDEO)

Mar./Apr 2009 : Diversity Inc. features CEO and President Antonia Hernández with her personal story of triumph and positive impact. (PDF)

Mar. 31, 2009: The New York Times quotes CEO and President Antonia Hernández on foundation giving amid market downturns. (PDF)

Mar. 31, 2009: The Council on Foundations e-newsletter features an article from CEO and President Antonia Hernández on diversity in philanthropy. (HTML)

Mar. 8, 2009: The Los Angeles Times Magazine features CCF's Pass It Along Fund. (PDF)

Feb. 10, 2009: The Los Angeles Times reports on CCF's Immigrant Integration Initiative. (PDF)

Feb. 10, 2009: USC releases Immigrant Integration in Los Angeles: Strategic Directions for Funders, a report commissioned by CCF on the challenges and opportunities of the immigrant community in L.A. (PDF)

Jan. 25, 2009: Antonia Hernández discusses LAUSD's report cards in La Opinión. En Español. English version (PDF)

Jan. 19, 2009: Los Angeles Business Journal features Antonia Hernández. (PDF)

Jan. 12, 2009: The Los Angeles Times reports on LAUSD report cards, partially funded by CCF. (PDF)

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