CCF News Spring 2017 – We Are Los Angeles

On November 12, 30 L.A. County-based artists unveiled a group of never-before-seen sculptures exploring the most pressing issues facing our region. Commissioned by CCF, the We Are Los Angeles exhibit represents the collective diversity and strength of Los Angeles. Thanks to the generous sponsorship of our board members and donors, these sculptures now reside with […]

“‘We are Los Angeles’ explores the diverse problems of the SoCal region through art”

89.3 KPCC

“Songs Over Sidewalks” by Luis J. Rodriguez

This poem was written to commemorate the end of the California Community Foundation’s centennial at We Are Los Angeles, Nov. 12, 2016. By Luis J. Rodriguez Poet Laureate of Los Angeles Every summer when Santa Ana winds scatter around dry leaves and dead tree branches, and droughts make kindle out of the formerly green, a […]

California Community Foundation Unveils We Are Los Angeles Public Art Exhibit in Honor of Foundation’s Centennial

$129 million pledged as part of Centennial Legacy Campaign LOS ANGELES – November 12, 2016 – The California Community Foundation (CCF) is celebrating the culmination of its 100th year with a public art exhibit exploring social issues in Los Angeles County and celebrating the many visionary donors who have contributed to the foundation’s Centennial Legacy […]

“Angels appear in Los Angeles to aid those in need”

Los Angeles Daily News

“Study: L.A.’s Wealthy Give $1 Billion Less a Year to Charity Post-Recession”

The Hollywood Reporter

“Charitable Giving in Los Angeles Declines Considerably as Big Dollars Go Elsewhere”

Nonprofit Quarterly

“The Generosity Gap: Why charitable giving is down in LA County”

89.3 KPCC

“Not Enough Fish in the Sea? Los Angeles County Charitable Giving Down $1 Billion Since 2006”

By John E. Kobara for The Huffington Post

“L.A. residents giving significantly less to charity, study finds”

Los Angeles Times

Charitable Giving in L.A. County Down $1 Billion Since 2006

New study finds decline in giving amid urgent and rising need in Los Angeles. LOS ANGELES – June 3, 2016 – A study commissioned by the California Community Foundation (CCF), and conducted by the UCLA Luskin School of Public Affairs, finds that local giving is on a decline, with Los Angeles County residents declaring $7.16 […]

CCF News: Unsung Heroes spotlight on Mollie Lowery

“Photography exhibit honors ‘unsung heroes’ of LA County”

Los Angeles Daily News

“An ‘unsung hero’ by the sea”

Santa Monica Daily Press

“Creators of Helpguide.org honored in photo exhibit of ‘unsung heroes’”

Santa Monica Daily Press

“California Community Foundation Recognizes 5 South L.A. Heroes”

USC Annenberg Media – Intersections South L.A.

“Portraits of Compassion: Celebrating ordinary people doing extraordinary things”

89.3 KPCC

“An angel turned ‘hero'”

Santa Monica Daily Press

Portraits of Compassion Photography Exhibit Showcases Unsung Heroes of Los Angeles County

LOS ANGELES – March 6, 2016 – We are pleased to announce the opening of a photography exhibit that elevates incredible stories of significant – yet unrecognized – contributions  across Los Angeles County and demonstrates how everyday individuals are creating social change. Portraits of Compassion showcases 30 “Unsung Heroes” of Los Angeles County who are […]

“Beyond the Dollar Sign: Redefining Community Philanthropy”

By Antonia Hernández for the Council on Foundations

“California Community Foundation pledges $1 billion to local cities”

Our Weekly

“L.A. Poll Reveals Many Black Angelenos Distrust Government”

California Black Media

“The California Community Foundation Is Dropping $1 Billion on L.A. County Nonprofits”

Los Angeles Magazine

“California Community Foundation giving $1 billion to LA County nonprofits”

Los Angeles Daily News

“Finding Our Common Ground in Los Angeles”

By John E. Kobara for The Huffington Post

“Calif. Foundation Pledges $1 Billion to L.A.-Area Nonprofits”

Chronicle of Philanthropy

“California Community Foundation pledges $1 billion to L.A. County nonprofits”

Los Angeles Times

“Foundation pledges $1 billion to LA County nonprofits”

Associated Press

“Invertirán $1,000 millones en proyectos sociales en el condado de LA”

La Opinión

California Community Foundation Announces $1 Billion Commitment to L.A. County Nonprofits at 100th Anniversary Town Hall Commemoration

CCF today announces a $1 billion funding commitment to Los Angeles County nonprofit organizations over the next 10 years…

“Poll finds L.A. County residents want to be more involved in their community but don’t have time”

Los Angeles Times

“San Fernando Valley residents more pessimistic than South Bay, San Gabriel Valley residents”

Los Angeles Daily News

“Vision Poll” Reveals L.A. County Residents Want to Give Back but Need Direction

Despite a strong desire to be active in their communities, many L.A. County residents are not involved because they don’t know what they can do…