Gloria Molina was an unparalleled woman of many talents and titles – a political trailblazer, Chicana activist, masterful policy maker, relentless political watchdog, dynamic artist, and a true Chingona. She was a passionate woman who dedicated her entire life and heart to Angelinos, particularly those on the Eastside.
Gloria’s political career was a series of inspirational firsts – the first Latina Assembly member in California, the first Latina on the Los Angeles City Council, and the first Latina on the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors, where she represented the First District for over 20 years. Through this career of firsts, Gloria paved the way for many Latino political representatives who follow in her footsteps. Gloria was publicly known for keeping bureaucrats, developers and colleagues accountable, responsive and honest. She fought tirelessly and consistently for her constituents and community. Through her dedication to culture and the arts, we have her to thank for the development of LA Plaza de Cultura y Artes, a community hub where people gather to celebrate Latino culture and history; The Wellness Center at the Historic General Hospital that offers free programs and services focusing on improving the health and well-being of local residents; Gloria Molina Grand Park, a free and accessible community green space in Downtown LA (recently named in her honor in 2023); not to mention dozens of libraries, community centers and so much more. Click here to learn more about Gloria’s career.
After retirement from the Board of Supervisors in 2014, she committed her time to philanthropic efforts, including joining the Board of Directors of the California Community Foundation in which she served as Chair of the Board from 2021-2023. She supported many arts organizations in East Los Angeles, from local community theater, Casa 0101 to Self Help Graphics and Arts, an organization that fosters the creation and advancement of new art works by Chicana/o and Latino artists. She raised the bar for cultural institutions in Los Angeles, ensuring that LA Plaza expand its footprint and storytelling platform, ideating LA Cocina, a space dedicated to teaching and celebrating Mexican cuisine. Although we lost Gloria to cancer on May 14, 2023, her dedication and legacy to her community was nowhere near complete.
The Gloria Molina Legacy Fund will aim to keep her philanthropic and mission-driven passions alive, supporting causes that were not only important to her, but also important to her beloved family. Your generous support of this fund will provide grant opportunities for nonprofit organizations supporting children, families, arts education and equal opportunities for Angelinos and beyond.
To make a secure, tax-deductible donation online, click on the button below. You may also send checks payable to the California Community Foundation, noting that the donation is for Gloria Molina Legacy Fund in the memo line. Checks should be mailed to:
California Community Foundation
717 W Temple St.
Los Angeles, CA 90012
We’re obsessed with helping women.
It’s in our DNA.
Yes, we sell clothes to women for a living. But for us, it’s so much more. It’s a commitment to making curvy women look young, sexy, and stylish on the outside, while also helping them feel beautiful and confident on the inside.
Now we’re doing more. We’re giving back. The Torrid Foundation was established to raise funds through donations and with these funds, partner with nonprofit organizations dedicated to helping women and changing lives, just like us.
There’s no such thing as a small donation, your change can change lives. Please donate today to help educate and empower women.
Find out more @ torrid.com/torrid-foundation.
You may also send checks payable to the California Community Foundation, noting that the donation is for the Torrid Foundation. Checks should be mailed to:
California Community Foundation
717 W Temple St.
Los Angeles, CA 90012
Contributions to the California Community Foundation represent irrevocable gifts subject to the legal and fiduciary control of the foundation’s board of directors. This charge will appear on your credit card statement as a payment to “Calif Comm Fdn – CCF”. In addition, California Community Foundation incurs a third-party administrative fee of 2.7 percent for credit card contributions. The foundation will charge the fee directly to the individual fund.
The Asrat Foundation is a non-profit whose mission is to empower women and survivors of sexual trauma & domestic violence through education, microenterprise programs and the arts.
Its initial project was a girls education program in Ethiopia, which is currently in its second year of subsidizing the school fees, room and board, books, uniforms, tutors and school supplies for 20 high school students and 1 college student in Debre Birhan, Ethiopia. Without this program, these girls would not have been able to complete high school and/or college simply due to a lack of access and resources.
In November 2020, a war was induced in Ethiopia by outside forces and hundreds of women were sexually assaulted by mercenaries. In collaboration with a local grassroots organization, the Asrat Foundation subsidized a microenterprise program for 25 survivors of weaponized rape in Shewa Robit, Ethiopia. The one year program provides start-up capital, training and support for the women to set up a small business in Shewa Robit, Ethiopia.
The Asrat DAF at CCF provides grants to various organizations including non-profits focused on historical preservation in California, poverty alleviation in Ethiopia, reparations for African Americans, and scholarships for disadvantaged students globally.
The foundation plans to get involved in the areas of mental health and the arts.
You may also send checks payable to the California Community Foundation, noting that the donation is for The Asrat Foundation. Checks should be mailed to:
California Community Foundation
717 W Temple St.
Los Angeles, CA 90012
Contributions to the California Community Foundation represent irrevocable gifts subject to the legal and fiduciary control of the foundation’s board of directors. This charge will appear on your credit card statement as a payment to “Calif Comm Fdn – CCF”. In addition, California Community Foundation incurs a third-party administrative fee of 2.7 percent for credit card contributions. The foundation will charge the fee directly to the individual fund.
Providing Professional Development Opportunities For Female Soccer Players
In Partnership with the California Community Foundation,
ACFC Will Foster Sports-Specific Career Advancement Opportunities for Retired Players
Angel City FC Player 22 Program is named for the team’s spring 2022 kickoff, and in celebration of the 22 players on the pitch in every match. The fund will provide grants for off-field professional development opportunities and education.
The program creates professional pathways for former NWSL players interested in pursuing a career in the sports industry. Whether it be coaching, refereeing, media, or front office roles, the ultimate goal is to help prepare players to enter the workforce after their professional soccer careers.
When players’ soccer careers are over, they are often left without a solid career plan, as well as feeling that they are “behind” professionals their own age because they didn’t enter the workforce after college. P22 will equip players with professional development skills to help close that gap.
Why is this important?
Investing in players’ retirement and providing them with sport-specific career opportunities not only helps individual players but furthers progress towards gender equity in the industry. Angel City’s mission and values as a women-led and -driven organization align closely with this program in driving the momentum of more women and gender-expansive individuals entering the sports business.
For more information about the Player 22 Program, visit angelcity.com/player22.
Please make a contribution to the Angel City FC Player 22 Program today. There are many ways to contribute:
- Send a check payable to the California Community Foundation, specifying Angel City FC Player 22 Program in the memo, to 717 W Temple St., Los Angeles, CA 90012.
- Make a wire transfer. For more information, contact donorrelations@calfund.org or (213) 239-2310.
- Purchase Player 22 merchandise on angelcity.com/player22. Ten percent of proceeds go to the fund.
About Gibson International Charitable Foundation
“The Gibson International Charitable Foundation strives to make the communities we serve into better places to live through active involvement and financial support for local organizations in need.” This is our mission statement and all of the agents at Gibson International have opened their hearts and embraced its message.
Throughout the year agents generously donate a portion of their commissions so that the Charitable Foundation can contribute to local organizations such as Heal the Bay, Dream Street Foundation, Venice Family Clinic, Guide Dogs of America, YWCA, Disabled American Veterans… and the list goes on and on.
In addition to the monetary donations, the agents at Gibson International also rally their efforts to donate household supplies to shelters, gather coats and blankets for the Mission Project downtown, make sandwiches for PATH (People Assisting the Homeless) and adopt Veteran Families during the Holidays. Giving back is part of who we are at Gibson International!!
Update for the Gibson International Charitable Foundation
Thanks to the generosity of the Gibson International agents, clients, family and friends, the Foundation was able to make grants to over 26 different local organizations to help people and animals in need.
During the Holiday Season the Gibson International Foundation continues to reach out to the community by adopting several veterans and their families and providing food and gifts to brighten their holidays, as well as donating coats and blankets to The Mission Project in downtown LA and collecting toys for children who might not otherwise receive a gift at the holidays.
For more information about Gibson International, please visit www.gibsonintl.com.
You may also send checks payable to the California Community Foundation, noting that the donation is for the Gibson International Charitable Foundation. Checks should be mailed to:
California Community Foundation
717 W Temple St.
Los Angeles, CA 90012
Brenda Berman was a mother, philanthropist and selfless friend to many around the world. Whether living in New Zealand, Australia, Silicon Valley or Southern California, her life was dedicated to helping others – no matter their age, creed or culture.
Mission
Brenda had several interests throughout her dynamic life:
- Her concern for the environmental protection of the land, water and air.
- As her two beautiful sons grew and eventually ventured out on their own, Brenda had a desire to support women seeking an education in an effort to re-start their lives.
- Finally, Brenda’s life ended prematurely as she waged a proactive and courageous battle against triple negative breast cancer. One of her final hopes was that a cure be found to eradicate this dastardly disease from the face of the planet.
The Brenda Berman Family Foundation fund has been established to honor Brenda’s memory and her commitment in support of these three specific causes.
To make a secure donation online, click on the link below. You may also send checks payable to the Brenda Berman Family Foundation.
You may also send checks payable to the California Community Foundation, noting that the donation is for the Brenda Berman Family Foundation. Checks should be mailed to:
California Community Foundation
717 W Temple St.
Los Angeles, CA 90012