Library
Los Angeles County Residents Deserve Affordable, Reliable, High-Speed Internet
August 11, 2022 | Los Angeles
No Going Back LA
Sarah Yun: No Silver Bullet can Solve the Homelessness Crisis
August 11, 2022 | Homelessness, Housing
America’s Talking Network
Enroll LA dedicada a ayudar para que las comunidades de bajos recursos reciban la ayuda necesaria en alimentación y dinero
March 2, 2022 | Newsroom Subject
La Opinión
Pandemic and homelessness rank among top issues for L.A. County Latinos, new survey says
March 2, 2022 | Newsroom Subject
Los Angeles Times
How California districts re-imagined summer school to focus on innovation and fun
November 19, 2021 | Education, Media Mention, Newsroom Subject
EdSource
90 L.A. arts groups got $36 million in pandemic relief. Here’s how some are spending it
October 20, 2021 | Arts, Media Mention, Newsroom Subject
Los Angeles Times
How Foundations and Local Governments Partnered to Provide Legal Support to Immigrants in L.A.
October 19, 2021 | Immigration, Media Mention
Inside Philanthropy
Antelope Valley youth learning AI careers to grow talent pipeline
October 16, 2021 | Media Mention, Newsroom Subject, Youth Empowerment
Spectrum News 1
For these 5 L.A. community groups, a $50-million windfall from MacKenzie Scott
June 15, 2021 | Arts, Donors, Media Mention, Philanthropy
Los Angeles Times
California State University campuses in Los Angeles County awarded grants to increase transfers
June 3, 2021 | Education, Media Mention, Newsroom Subject
EdSource
Here’s How a Community Foundation Works to Get Students “To and Through” College
May 17, 2021 | Education, LASIF, Media Mention, Philanthropy
Inside Philanthropy
A Soaring Arts Scene in Los Angeles Confronts a Changing Landscape
May 12, 2021 | Arts, Los Angeles, Media Mention, Philanthropy
New York Times
What California’s Loss Of House Seat Means
April 27, 2021 | Census 2020, Media Mention, Newsroom Subject
NBC4 Los Angeles (KNBC)
San Fernando Valley senior center steps up to vaccinate the community’s most vulnerable population
April 23, 2021 | Media Mention
Daily Sundial
Calls for Renewed Action on Racism: What Nonprofits and Foundations Are Saying After the Chauvin Conviction
April 20, 2021 | Civic Engagement, Los Angeles, Media Mention
The Chronicle of Philanthropy
Report Details Pandemic-Driven Job Losses in LA’s Creative Economy
April 19, 2021 | Arts, Los Angeles
Los Angeles Business Journal
Getty Initiates New Fund for LA Arts Organizations
April 19, 2021 | Arts, Los Angeles, Philanthropy
Los Angeles Business Journal
COVID relief money: States need public-private partnerships
April 14, 2021 | Los Angeles, Media Mention
The Hill
Los Angeles must commit to an equitable recovery
April 10, 2021 | Los Angeles, Media Mention, Philanthropy
Los Angeles Daily News
How Funders Are Fighting Anti-Asian Hate
April 5, 2021 | Los Angeles, Media Mention, Philanthropy
InsidePhilanthropy
With a seed grant from Facebook, the California Community Foundation has announced the launch of the Black Empowerment Fund.
February 27, 2021 | Los Angeles, Media Mention, Philanthropy
Philanthropy News Digest
$38.5 million LA Arts Recovery Fund gives local art-based nonprofits financial support to recover from pandemic drought
February 17, 2021 | Arts, Media Mention, Philanthropy
KABC
Funders Unite to Support Los Angeles Arts Nonprofits
February 17, 2021 | Arts, Media Mention, Philanthropy
The NonProfit Times
L.A. County’s arts nonprofits get pandemic relief. How a $38.5-million fund will work
February 9, 2021 | Arts, Philanthropy
Los Angeles Times
PATH Receives Funding to Help the Homeless in L.A.
February 8, 2021 | Homelessness, Housing, Media Mention
KFI AM 640
Planning Organization Briefs Officials on Plan to Promote Equity
January 29, 2021 | Housing, Los Angeles, Media Mention
MyNewsLA
L.A. County Set To Spend Another $3 Million on COVID Community Outreach
January 12, 2021 | Los Angeles, Media Mention
MyNewsLA
Greater Need for Food at Community Colleges
January 7, 2021 | Media Mention, Philanthropy
Inside Higher Ed
How Action Builder powered We Count L.A.’s census organizing efforts
December 10, 2020 | Census 2020, Media Mention
The Action Network
Bringing People Together to Fight Homelessness in Los Angeles
November 13, 2020 | Homelessness, Housing, Newsroom Category
Office of Policy Development and Research (PD&R)
Will not having to fend off Trump’s attacks mean a California renaissance? Not likely.
November 10, 2020 | Newsroom Subject, Philanthropy
Los Angeles Times
Census Advocates Have More Time For Outreach, But Their Funding Is Almost Gone
October 8, 2020 | Census 2020, Media Mention
LAist
California Latinas saw their pay gap widen for a decade. Then came coronavirus.
October 1, 2020 | Immigration, Los Angeles, Media Mention
NBC News
Providence Funds Health Care at ‘Project Roomkey’ Hotels
August 19, 2020 | Health, Homelessness, Housing, Media Mention
San Fernando Valley Business Journal
Ending Census Count 31 Days Earlier Than Planned Will Have “Devastating” Impact
August 18, 2020 | Census 2020, Media Mention
Spectrum News 1
Supervisors extend commitment to LA Justice Fund
July 27, 2020 | Immigration, L.A. Justice Fund, Newsroom Subject
Los Angeles Daily News
Supes Approve Expanding School-Based Intervention Programs for Young Men of Color
July 27, 2020 | BLOOM, Education, Media Mention, Newsroom Subject
SCVnews.com
Pasadena Resident Antonia Hernández Receives Leadership Award from Pat Brown Institute at Cal State LA
July 2, 2020 | Media Mention, Philanthropy
Pasadena Now
Getty Foundation awards $2 million in relief grants to 80 L.A. arts organizations
June 17, 2020 | Los Angeles, Media Mention, Philanthropy
Los Angeles Times
The pandemic threw a wrench in the 2020 Census. Advocates are trying to limit the damage.
June 16, 2020 | Census 2020, Civic Engagement, Media Mention
The Center for Health Journalism
No jobs, no tests, no savings: Southeast LA County hit hard by pandemic
June 4, 2020 | Civic Engagement, Community Building Initiative, Health, Housing, Immigration, Los Angeles, Media Mention
CalMatters
When distant education exposes historical California inequality
May 27, 2020 | Education, Los Angeles, Media Mention
Público
As Students and Schools Struggle With Remote Learning, Local Funders Shift K-12 Priorities
April 30, 2020 | Early Childhood, Education, Media Mention, Philanthropy
Inside Philanthropy
These are Times of Uncertainty: Helping Those in LA at the Greatest Risk Brings Out the Best in Angelenos
April 23, 2020 | Los Angeles, Media Mention, Philanthropy
CityWatch Los Angeles
Governor Newsom Taps California Business, Labor, Health Care and Community Leaders for New Task Force on Business and Jobs Recovery
April 20, 2020 | Media Mention, Newsroom Subject
Gavin Newson, Governor of California
Community Organizations Are the Other First Responders During COVID-19
April 16, 2020 | Los Angeles, Media Mention, Newsroom Subject, Philanthropy
Los Angeles Sentinel
Covid-19 highlights the gaps of the US private health system
April 11, 2020 | Health, Immigration, Los Angeles, Media Mention
Público
2020 Census Kicks Off Today Despite Pandemic
March 11, 2020 | Census 2020, Media Mention, Newsroom Subject
LAist
Mind the GAP – Best Practice for Gift Acceptance Policies for Nonprofits
March 1, 2020 | Donors, Governance, Media Mention, Philanthropy
STEP Journal
Gentrifying Highland Park’s War on the Middle Class
February 25, 2020 | Housing, Media Mention, Newsroom Subject
Los Angeleno
Nonprofit Finance Fund’s $10 million fund to spur homeless housing in L.A.
February 24, 2020 | Homelessness, Housing, Media Mention
ImpactAlpha
NFF Speeds Development of Permanent Supportive Housing in Los Angeles with $10 Million Fund
February 19, 2020 | Homelessness, Housing, Media Mention, Newsroom Subject
Nonprofit Finance Fund
Trailers from the Governor become a Safe Landing for Homeless Families in South LA
February 17, 2020 | Los Angeles, Media Mention, Newsroom Subject
Supervisor Mark Ridley-Thomas
Los Angeles must double down on immigrant inclusion
February 8, 2020 | Immigration, Media Mention
Los Angeles Daily News
Do childcare centers in Los Angeles face financial insecurity?
January 23, 2020 | Early Childhood, Education, Media Mention
Los Angeles Times
¿Enfrentan inseguridad financiera las guarderías para niños en Los Ángeles?
January 23, 2020 | Early Childhood, Education, Media Mention
Los Angeles Times
Blue Shield sends $1 million in grants to LA County nonprofits
January 22, 2020 | Health, Los Angeles, Media Mention
Los Angeles Daily News
The San Fernando Valley is doubling reinforcements for the 2020 Census
January 22, 2020 | Census 2020, Homelessness, Immigration, Media Mention
LA OPINIÓN
CA LGBTs urged to fill out census forms
January 22, 2020 | Census 2020, LGBTQ, Media Mention
Bay Area Reporter
Variety of Asian American Pacific Islander (AAPI) organizations begin to ensure accurate AAPI population count in the 2020 Census
January 21, 2020 | Census 2020, Civic Engagement, Immigration, Media Mention
Siam News Media
Parent engagement, bilingual education and immigrant friendly schools are crucial to student success in LA, where 60% of children have at least one immigrant parent, new report finds
January 21, 2020 | Education, Immigration, Media Mention, Newsroom Subject
LA School Report
Hablemos sobre el futuro de los migrantes en LA
January 11, 2020 | Civic Engagement, Immigration, Media Mention
LA OPINIÓN
68% of undocumented Los Angeles County residents have lived in US for more than a decade, report says
January 10, 2020 | Civic Engagement, Immigration, Media Mention
ABC 7
Alcalde de Los Ángeles apoyo a la comunidad latina
January 10, 2020 | Civic Engagement, Immigration, Media Mention
Estrella TV | Noticias 62
Los inmigrantes representan la mitad de la fuerza laboral de Los Ángeles
January 9, 2020 | Civic Engagement, Immigration, Media Mention
CNN en Español
Realizan una cumbre para analizar la situación económica y social de los inmigrantes en Los Ángeles
January 9, 2020 | Civic Engagement, Immigration, Media Mention
Univision
Opinion: Californians fell victim to nativist rhetoric 25 years ago. They can’t fool us again
November 8, 2019 | Civic Engagement, Immigration, Media Mention
Los Angeles Times
“Paradise Elementary students set sail following a tragedy”
October 28, 2019 | Philanthropy, Wildfire Relief Fund
By Chico Enterprise-Record
“How to help Southern California wildfire victims”
October 11, 2019 | Philanthropy, Wildfire Relief Fund
Los Angeles Daily News
“CHIP gains grant to help rebuild Paradise Community Village”
October 2, 2019 | Philanthropy
By Rick Silva, Paradise Post
“NFL, Hispanic Heritage Foundation and Nationwide, Team for Ninth Annual NFL Hispanic Heritage Leadership Awards”
September 18, 2019 | Immigration, Los Angeles, Philanthropy
NFL Communications
“Ethnic Media Unite to Inform Diverse Communities About 2020 Census”
September 5, 2019 | Census 2020, Civic Engagement, Los Angeles
By Cora Jackson-Fossett, Los Angeles Sentinel
“He kept watch over L.A.’s $1.2-billion homeless housing bond. Now he is stepping down”
August 21, 2019 | Homelessness, Housing, Philanthropy
by Doug Smith and David Zahniser, Los Angeles Times
“SPARCC LA Bolsters Community Organizing in Los Angeles”
August 14, 2019 | Housing
SPARCC LA newsroom
“Watts-Willowbrook Conservatory Offers Free Music Lessons for Youth”
August 9, 2019 | Arts, Early Childhood, Education
By Lauren Floyd, Los Angeles Sentinel
“Restaurants train and recruit the formerly incarcerated”
August 8, 2019 | BLOOM, Civic Engagement, Philanthropy
By Holly Petre, Nation’s Restaurant News
“What can we do to prepare our children for school earlier?”
August 4, 2019 | Education
By Dan Schnur, The Sacramento Bee
“Member Spotlight – Antonia Hernández”
July 26, 2019 | Education, Philanthropy
California Funders for Boys and Men of Color newsroom
“Building a Lifetime of Options and Opportunities for Men of Color”
July 22, 2019 | BLOOM, Education
Momentum Solutions, Medium
“TCE Commits $10 Million for Accurate 2020 Census Count”
July 15, 2019 | Census 2020
The California Endowment newsroom
“Funders’ Committee For Civic Participation Member Spotlight: Stephania Ramirez”
July 11, 2019 | CCF, Census 2020
Funders’ Committee For Civic Participation newsroom
“In Response to Efforts to Discourage Census Participation, California Moves to Protect the Census Count Before 2020”
July 9, 2019 | Census 2020
Los Angeles Sentinel
“Report Highlights Community-Driven Model for Serving Men of Color”
July 6, 2019 | BLOOM, Philanthropy
Philanthropy News Digest
“Local Advisory Committee (LAC) Member Highlight: Chris Hubbard”
July 3, 2019 | CCF, Housing
LISC LA newsroom
“Ask the funder: Rosemary Veniegas , senior health program officer at California Community Foundation”
July 2, 2019 | CCF, Health, Philanthropy
Thurlow Associates newsroom
“Construction set to begin on Venice homeless shelter”
June 25, 2019 | Homelessness, Housing, Philanthropy
By Elijah Chiland, Curbed Los Angeles
“Rising From the Ashes: A six-month progress report on Camp Fire relief and recovery”
June 25, 2019 | Wildfire Relief Fund
North Valley Community Foundation newsroom
“Spectrum News: CCF Partnerships for Affordable Housing”
June 24, 2019 | Media Mention
CCF’s Ann Sewill appears on Spectrum News to discuss the affordable housing crisis and what we can do to address it.
“California faces multiple crises. Can we solve them without help from philanthropy?”
June 22, 2019 | Housing, Philanthropy
By Kathleen Kelly Janus, Sacramento Bee
“Homelessness isn’t just Eric Garcetti’s problem. He’s doing more than most.”
June 21, 2019 | Homelessness, Housing, Media Mention
by Ann Sewill, Los Angeles Times
“Borderline Survivors Support Group”
June 14, 2019 | Health, Los Angeles
Ventura County District Attorney’s Office
“Addressing The Mental Health Consequences Of War”
June 6, 2019 | Health
By RAND Corporation, Giving Compass
“La educación es lo más importante para asegurar el futuro”
May 28, 2019 | Education, Los Angeles, Philanthropy
Hispanos Press
“Want to avoid future strikes? Stop giving teachers something to strike about”
May 26, 2019 | Civic Engagement, Education
By Dan Schnur, Sacramento Bee
“Medida EE busca fondos para educación”
May 23, 2019 | Civic Engagement, Education
By Virginia Gaglianone, La Opinión
“Antonia Hernández recibe doctorado honorario en Cal State LA”
May 22, 2019 | CCF, Civic Engagement, Education, Los Angeles
By Jacqueline García, La Opinión
“Social justice advocate Antonia Hernández receives honorary doctorate at Cal State LA Commencement”
May 20, 2019 | Civic Engagement, Los Angeles, Philanthropy
Cal State Los Angeles newsroom
“Destination Crenshaw, the iconic open-air museum that will celebrate black Los Angeles”
May 10, 2019 | Los Angeles, Philanthropy
By Mildred Europa Taylor, Face 2 Face Africa
“Social justice advocate Antonia Hernández to receive honorary doctorate at Cal State LA Commencement”
May 8, 2019 | CCF, Education, Philanthropy
By Cal State LA News Service
“Winners of the 2019 Secretary’s Award for Public-philanthropic Partnerships Announced”
April 30, 2019 | Housing, Los Angeles
Council on Foundation’s newsroom
“California’s education challenge: Preparing students for jobs in a rapidly-changing world”
April 22, 2019 | Civic Engagement, Education
By Dan Schnur, The Fresno Bee
“Youth, activists, artists, musicians hold day of dialogue amid Coachella weekends”
April 19, 2019 | Arts, Civic Engagement
By Ricardo Lopez, Palm Springs Desert Sun
“Funders Move The Needle on Integrating Water and Land Use”
April 9, 2019 | Philanthropy, Smart Growth, Sustainability
By Kerry Hastings, Smart Growth California
“L.A. Justice Fund Has Represented Nearly 300 Immigrants Facing Deportation”
April 5, 2019 | Immigration, L.A. Justice Fund
MyNewsLA.Com
“State Leaders Kick Off $100.3M Census Push With Call to Ethnic Media, CBOs to Help Get Word Out”
April 4, 2019 | Civic Engagement, Los Angeles, Philanthropy
By Tanu Henry, Los Angeles Sentinel
“Immigration Experts to Speak At Azusa Pacific University’s Immigration Forum to Address Immigration Policies, DACA, TPS and Due Process Issues”
April 3, 2019 | Immigration, L.A. Justice Fund
Times Union
“Amid Coachella weekends, Mobius Conference hopes to draw artists, leaders, activists, youth for summit”
April 2, 2019 | Civic Engagement, Philanthropy, Youth Empowerment
By Ricardo Lopez, Palm Springs Desert Sun
“$3.6 million sent to families, survivors in Borderline shooting”
March 22, 2019 | Los Angeles, Philanthropy
By Kathleen Wilson, Ventura County Star
“Butte is Strong: Funder Coordination Meeting Shines a Light on Resilience”
March 22, 2019 | Philanthropy, Wildfire Relief Fund
By Alan Kwok, Northern California Grantmakers newsroom
“California Community Foundation Invites Applications for New Youth Development Initiative”
March 20, 2019 | Education, Los Angeles, Philanthropy, Youth Empowerment
Philanthropy News Digest
“News Release: State Census Office Announces Outreach Partners”
March 12, 2019 | Civic Engagement, Philanthropy
The California Complete Count – Census 2020 Office
“With new ears in capitol, scholars push K–12 improvements”
March 6, 2019 | Early Childhood, Education
By Ross Brenneman, USC Rossier newsroom
“Performance Team’s Annual Gives Back Campaign Raises $25,000 for the California Community Foundation’s Wildfire Relief Fund”
March 6, 2019 | Wildfire Relief Fund
Performance Team
“CSUN Joins UC Berkeley, Compton Unified Efforts in Retaining Male Teachers of Color”
February 27, 2019 | Education, Los Angeles, Philanthropy
San Fernando Valley Sun
“Single-payer advocate is Assembly speaker’s appointee to new health care panel”
February 26, 2019 | Health, Philanthropy
By Angela Hart, Politico Pro
“LA Explained: The 2020 Census”
February 22, 2019 | Civic Engagement, Los Angeles, Philanthropy
By David Rodriguez, LAist
“AARP Foundation Announces $1.2 Million in Grants to Help Victims of California Wildfires”
February 19, 2019 | Philanthropy, Wildfire Relief Fund
AARP Foundation newsroom
“The Arts and More: How Suzanne and David Booth Give in Texas”
February 16, 2019 | CCF, Donors, Philanthropy
By Alyssa Ochs, Inside Philanthropy
“Telehealth-enhanced referral process gets more kids into mental-health care”
February 15, 2019 | Health
MD Alert
“Proven Achiever: Charisse Bremond Weaver”
February 15, 2019 | BLOOM, Los Angeles, Philanthropy
KJLH Radio
“Los Angeles Partners with Foundations on $3.2 Million Venture to Prevent Juvenile Delinquency”
February 12, 2019 | Education, Philanthropy, Youth Empowerment
By Taylor Walker, Witness LA
“Addressing the Invisible Wounds of War”
February 7, 2019 | Health
RAND National Security Research Division
“Rotaract Club to host ‘More Than Music’ Fest to support those affected by wildfires”
February 6, 2019 | Philanthropy, Wildfire Relief Fund
by Kelly Kerrigan, The Daily Aztec
“Cynthia Telles: An Early Start on the Path of Service”
February 1, 2019 | Health, Philanthropy
Yahoo Finance
“The Park That Kids Built”
January 23, 2019 | Early Childhood, Los Angeles, Philanthropy
By Linda Jassim, Medium
“California Community Foundation Awards Grants Totaling $5.5 Million”
January 19, 2019 | Education, Health, Housing, Immigration, Philanthropy
Philanthropy News Digest
“GCIR Announces New Board Members and Officers”
January 16, 2019 | Immigration, Philanthropy
Grantmakers Concerned with Immigrants and Refugees (GCIR) newsroom
“The 2020 Census is Plagued by Uncertainties. Here’s How Some Places Are Preparing”
January 16, 2019 | Civic Engagement
By Mike Maciag, Governing magazine
“Standardized tests unfairly favor wealthier students in college admissions”
January 15, 2019 | Education, LASIF, Los Angeles
By Francisco Valero-Cuevas, Samantha Sklaar and Megan Peters, Sacramento Bee
“Whole Foods Market Supports California Wildfire Relief on January 10 Through 5% Community Giving Day”
January 7, 2019 | Wildfire Relief Fund
Whole Foods Market newsroom
“Borderline Bar & Grill shooting victims fund raises more than $2 million”
January 3, 2019 | Los Angeles, Philanthropy
By Mike Harris, Ventura County Star
“If Los Angeles teachers strike, poor students will lose”
December 28, 2018 | Education, Los Angeles
By Fred Ali, Antonia Hernández and Robert K. Ross
“Kapler grateful for fans’ generosity at holidays”
December 21, 2018 | Wildfire Relief Fund
By Todd Zolecki, MLB.com
“LA Makerspace and Imagination.org Merge with Two Bit Circus Foundation”
December 20, 2018 | Los Angeles, Sustainability
Associated Press
“Support California Community Foundation and Fly to Hollywood to Be Drawn Into BoJack Horseman”
December 11, 2018 | Philanthropy, Wildfire Relief Fund
Omaze.com
“Entregan premio a fundador de la Casa del Migrante de Saltillo”
November 28, 2018 | Immigration
Milenio
“All proceeds from ‘California Rising’ print to aid wildfire victims”
November 28, 2018 | Philanthropy, Wildfire Relief Fund
By Alyssa Hodenfield, The Fresno Bee
“D.A.’s Victim’s Assistance Fund Provides Holiday Cheer”
November 26, 2018 | Los Angeles, Philanthropy
L.A. West Media
“How to help victims affected by the California wildfires”
November 24, 2018 | Philanthropy, Wildfire Relief Fund
By Julia Jacobo, ABC News
“Kanye West, Yeezy, and Adidas Team Up to Donate $100,000 to California Firefighter and Family”
November 21, 2018 | Philanthropy, Wildfire Relief Fund
EllenTube.com
“‘Where’s everybody going to go?’ Survivors of California’s Camp Fire struggle to find housing”
November 21, 2018 | Philanthropy, Wildfire Relief Fund
By Suzy Khimm and Kalhan Rosenblatt, NBC News
“Wells Fargo donates $1.75 million toward wildfire recovery”
November 20, 2018 | Philanthropy, Wildfire Relief Fund
Ventura County Star
“Jerry Stritzke: The Co-op Stands with California”
November 20, 2018 | Philanthropy, Wildfire Relief Fund
By Jerry Stritzke, REI Newsroom
“UnitedHealth Group Donates $500,000 to Help Californians Affected by Wildfires”
November 16, 2018 | Philanthropy, Wildfire Relief Fund
UnitedHealth Group newsroom
“HFPA donates $300,000 to fire and other relief efforts in California”
November 15, 2018 | Philanthropy, Wildfire Relief Fund
By Nardine Saad, Los Angeles Times
“Obama Foundation Selects Five California Communities as part of MBK Community Challenge Competition”
November 15, 2018 | BLOOM, Education, Los Angeles
California Funders for Boys and Men of Color newsroom
“How to Help Victims of the California Wildfires”
November 14, 2018 | Philanthropy, Wildfire Relief Fund
By Nate Nickolai, Variety
“Disney Donates $500,000 to Support Those Impacted by California Wildfires”
November 13, 2018 | Philanthropy, Wildfire Relief Fund
Walt Disney Company Newsroom
“How You Can Help Victims Of California Wildfires”
November 12, 2018 | Philanthropy, Wildfire Relief Fund
By Dominique Mosbergen, The Huffington Post
“How to Help the Victims of the California Wildfires”
November 12, 2018 | Philanthropy, Wildfire Relief Fund
By Maura Hohman, People Magazine
“How to help those affected by the California wildfires”
November 12, 2018 | Philanthropy, Wildfire Relief Fund
PBS News Hour
“How to Help Those Affected by the California Fires”
November 12, 2018 | Philanthropy, Wildfire Relief Fund
By Julia Jacobs, New York Times
“More parents, less district: LAUSD’s new superintendent readies his strategic plan to bring change to LA schools”
November 12, 2018 | Education, Los Angeles
By Esmeralda Fabián Romero, LA School Report
“MALDEF commemorates 50th anniversary at 2018 Los Angeles gala awards dinner”
November 9, 2018 | Immigration, Philanthropy
MALDEF newsroom
“Ventura County Community Responds to Mass Shooting in Thousand Oaks”
November 8, 2018 | Los Angeles, Philanthropy
By Vanessa Bechtel for Ventura County Community Foundation, NoozHawk.com
“Black Angelenos Likely to Respond to Improving Resources if They Believe Census”
November 1, 2018 | Civic Engagement
By Zaneta J. Smith, Los Angeles Sentinel
“Commentary: We should invest in kids and their support networks, not juvenile justice systems”
October 31, 2018 | BLOOM, Education
By D’Artagnan Scorza, L.A. School Report
“Will California elections stop ‘an unhinged president’? Put us on ‘a path to gridlock’?”
October 29, 2018 | Civic Engagement
By Dan Schnur, Sacramento Bee
“Community Foundation Update”
October 27, 2018 | CCF, Los Angeles, Philanthropy
Philanthropy News Digest
African American Voter Representation with Sebastian Ridley-Thomas and Jacque Robinson-Baisley
October 25, 2018 | Civic Engagement
By Dominique DiPrima, KJLH Radio
“NCRP Calls On Funders To Support 2020 Census”
October 17, 2018 | Civic Engagement, Philanthropy
By Aaron Dorfman, National Committee for Responsive Philanthropy
“Diversity Week Highlights Cable’s Continuing Efforts”
October 15, 2018 | Los Angeles, Philanthropy
By R. Thomas Umstead, Multichannel News
“College Promise In California: Community-Wide Efforts To Support Student Success”
October 9, 2018 | Education, LASIF
By Mary Rauner, Forbes
“Vulnerability to Census Undercount Could Cost State a House Seat”
October 9, 2018 | Civic Engagement
Public Policy Institute of California
“10 Questions: What is Time?”
October 8, 2018 | Arts, Fellowship for Visual Artists
By Liz Warner, KCET
“Stumped on how to instill a sense of community service into your kids? Pasadena’s Kidspace has an event for that”
October 5, 2018 | Los Angeles, Philanthropy, Youth Empowerment
By Anissa Rivera, San Gabriel Valley Tribune
“MALDEF Commemorates 50th Anniversary By Honoring The Contributions Of Four Individuals In Advancing The Latino Community”
October 4, 2018 | Civic Engagement, Education, Immigration
MALDEF newsroom
“New Housing Report: L.A.’s High Housing Prices Threaten to Stifle Region’s Fastest-Growing Industries, Including Tourism, Healthcare and Food Services”
October 3, 2018 | Homelessness, Housing, Smart Growth
Business Wire
“Las grandes empresas de California deberán incluir a mujeres en sus juntas directiva”
October 1, 2018 | CCF, Civic Engagement
By Jaime García, Univision Noticias
“As the Smoke House turns 72, it aids CA Wildfire Relief”
October 1, 2018 | Philanthropy, Wildfire Relief Fund
PR Log
“UW men’s basketball to play at Nevada in exhibition benefiting wildfire relief fund”
September 28, 2018 | Philanthropy, Wildfire Relief Fund
By Percy Allen, The Seattle Times
“The Color of Power: Inside a Push to Bring Diversity to Nonprofit Boards”
September 27, 2018 | Los Angeles, Philanthropy
By Ade Adeniji, Inside Philanthropy
“Newest White House Proposal on Immigrant Families Stands Out as Especially Cruel”
September 25, 2018 | Immigration, Philanthropy
By Fred Ali, Antonia Hernández, and Robert K. Ross, The Chronicle of Philanthropy
“Tired of traffic and bumpy roads? California leaders have some ideas”
September 24, 2018 | Civic Engagement, Smart Growth
By Dan Schnur, Sacramento Bee
“Project Giving Kids to Host First “Create the Change Day LA” at Kidspace”
September 19, 2018 | Los Angeles, Philanthropy, Youth Empowerment
Pasadena Now
“Big Foundations Top $40B”
September 18, 2018 | Los Angeles, Philanthropy
By Shwanika Narayan, Los Angeles Business Journal
“Concerned about California’s housing crisis? In November, you can make a difference”
September 13, 2018 | Homelessness, Housing
By Antonia Hernández, Sacramento Bee
“‘Beauty in the ugliness’: California artist turns wood scorched by wildfires into art”
September 11, 2018 | Arts, Los Angeles, Philanthropy, Wildfire Relief Fund
CBS News
“YMCA of the USA Joins Welcoming America & Hundreds of Communities Nationwide to Celebrate New Americans During Welcoming Week”
September 10, 2018 | Immigration, Los Angeles
Markets Insider
“Get out of your bubble, do your homework – and no yelling: How to survive the election”
September 10, 2018 | Civic Engagement
By Dan Schnur, Sacramento Bee
“The Top 100 Most Influential People in Accounting”
September 7, 2018 | Donors, Philanthropy
Accounting Today
“Philanthropy California Testifies Before Senate and Assembly Joint Hearing on the 2020 Census”
August 31, 2018 | Civic Engagement, Philanthropy
Northern California Grantmakers
“‘Pie in the sky’ and a ‘faux’ plan: Influencers discuss health care and the governor’s race”
August 27, 2018 | Civic Engagement, Health
By Michael Woodel, Sacramento Bee
“William Lautman of Nexus Health Announces Continued Expansion of Corporate Social Responsibility Program with Donations to Shawn Carter Foundation and Los Angeles Scholars Investment Fund”
August 20, 2018 | Education, LASIF, Philanthropy
By Nexus Health Capital
“‘Cost savings mean nothing on a dead planet.’ Strong California opinions on offshore oil drilling”
August 20, 2018 | Civic Engagement, Health, Smart Growth
By Sacramento Bee
“Superintendent seeks more resources, increased learning”
August 16, 2018 | Education, Los Angeles, Philanthropy
By Don Wanlass, the Los Angeles Independent
“‘Do what works for your schools’ — A new year kicks off in Los Angeles with a new superintendent looking for change”
August 14, 2018 | Education, Los Angeles, Philanthropy
By Esmeralda Fabián Romero, L.A. School Report
“California’s biggest environmental challenges? Water. Climate change. Political hot air.”
August 13, 2018 | Civic Engagement, Smart Growth
Sacramento Bee
“How To Help Victims Of The California Wildfires”
August 11, 2018 | Housing, Philanthropy, Wildfire Relief Fund
By Alejandra Salazar, Yahoo News
“William Lautman of Nexus Health Capital Announces Expansion of Corporate Social Responsibility Program with Donations to Wildland Firefighter Foundation, The California Community Foundation, and United Way of Northern California for Wildfire Relief”
August 8, 2018 | Philanthropy, Wildfire Relief Fund
Business Wire
“‘Kids can’t learn’ when they’re hungry. How to help all California students succeed”
August 6, 2018 | Education, Philanthropy
Sacramento Bee
“Deadly California Wildfires Claim Lives and Real Estate”
August 6, 2018 | Housing, Philanthropy, Wildfire Relief Fund
By Liz Dominguez, RIS Media
“AMERICAN MASTERS Presents an ‘Artists Flight’ of New Documentaries”
August 6, 2018 | Arts, Philanthropy
Broadway World
“New Director at Pasadena’s Armory Center Seeks to Impact Community Through Art”
August 6, 2018 | Arts, Philanthropy
By Brian Day with David Cross, Pasadena Now
“Four Finalists Named for ULI Larson Housing Policy Leadership Awards”
August 3, 2018 | Housing, Los Angeles
By Trisha Riggs, Urban Land Magazine
“Study: Some Solano, Napa sub-populations may be under-counted in 2020 Census”
August 2, 2018 | Civic Engagement, Housing, Immigration
By Rachel Raskin-Zrihen, Vallejo Times-Herald
“How to help the victims of the California wildfires”
August 1, 2018 | Philanthropy, Wildfire Relief Fund
By Michael Rios, PBS News Hour
“Cómo ayudar a las víctimas de los incendios forestales en California”
August 1, 2018 | Philanthropy
By Michael Rios, PBS News Hour (Spanish)
“Every Person Counts: Why the Census Must Be Rescued”
July 31, 2018 | Civic Engagement, Immigration, Philanthropy
By Gary D. Bass, Antonia Hernández, Barbara Picower, and Darren Walker, The Chronicle of Philanthropy
“Pieces of Southern California’s Wildfire-Ravaged Landscape Have Become Haunting Sculptures”
July 30, 2018 | Los Angeles, Philanthropy, Wildfire Relief Fund
By Lisa Beebe, Los Angeles Magazine
“‘Invest and prioritize’: What to do about California schools”
July 30, 2018 | Early Childhood, Education
By Dan Schnur, Sacramento Bee
“Advocates Raise Concerns of Immigration Questions, Ahead of 2020 Census”
July 29, 2018 | Civic Engagement, Immigration, Los Angeles
By Steve Angeles, Balitang America
“Keep fighting or fold to Trump? California leaders split on sanctuary state”
July 24, 2018 | Civic Engagement, Immigration
By Dan Schnur, The Sacramento Bee
“The Passing of Civil Rights Legend John Mack is a Deeply-Felt Loss to the Urban League Movement”
July 20, 2018 | Civic Engagement, Education, Philanthropy
by Marc H. Morial, L.A. Watts Times
“New Education Fund for LAUSD Aims to Improve Student Performance”
July 5, 2018 | Education, Los Angeles
KFI AM640
“City, County Leaders Expand Legal Fund to Include Separated Migrant Children”
July 3, 2018 | Immigration, L.A. Justice Fund
MyNewsLA.Com
“‘Not all machines are evil,’ and other thoughts on California’s changing economy”
July 2, 2018 | Civic Engagement, Education, Housing
By Amy Chance, The Sacramento Bee
“Philanthropy Responds to Inhumane Family Separation and Detention Policies”
June 29, 2018 | Immigration, Philanthropy
Grantmakers Concerned with Immigrants and Refugees (GCIR)
“Children separated from parents arrive in L.A., but frustrated community gets few answers”
June 22, 2018 | Immigration, L.A. Justice Fund, Los Angeles
By Esmeralda Bermudez, Los Angeles Times
“Affordable Housing Policies, Programs in New York City, Los Angeles County, and the States of New Jersey and New York Selected as Finalists for ULI’s Larson Housing Policy Leadership Awards”
June 19, 2018 | Homelessness, Housing, Philanthropy
By Trisha Riggs, Urban Land Institute Blog
“California Influencers: What did we learn from the June primary election, and why?'”
June 11, 2018 | Civic Engagement
By Amy Chance, The Sacramento Bee
“2018 Election: Who are the Influencers and what can you expect from them?”
June 4, 2018 | Civic Engagement, Housing
By Lauren Gustus, The Sacramento Bee
“School Safety Meeting This Week”
May 30, 2018 | Early Childhood, Education, Los Angeles
Los Angeles Downtown News
“New L.A. schools chief Beutner pledges to listen, learn and take action”
May 3, 2018 | Education, Los Angeles
By Howard Blume, Los Angeles Times
“New Superintendent Austin Beutner pledges ‘commitment to change’”
May 2, 2018 | Education, Los Angeles
Office of Communications, Los Angeles Unified School District
“John F. Kennedy Profile in Courage Essay Contest Winner Highlights Historic Vote for Women’s Suffrage”
May 1, 2018 | Education, Philanthropy
John F. Kennedy Library Foundation newsroom
“Pacific Standard Time: LA/LA Involved Nearly 2.8 Million Participants and Generated $430.3 Million in Economic Output Across Southern California”
May 1, 2018 | Arts, Immigration
The Getty Museum News
“Self Help Graphics & Art secures a permanent home in Boyle Heights”
April 27, 2018 | Arts, Los Angeles
By Jessica Gelt, Los Angeles Times
“Governor Brown Creates California Complete Count Committee”
April 13, 2018 | CCF, Civic Engagement, Philanthropy
Office of Governor Edmund G. Brown Jr., State of California
“Campaign underway in California to elect a ‘children’s governor'”
April 13, 2018 | Early Childhood, Education, Philanthropy
By Louis Freedberg, EdSource
“Making promises that count”
April 12, 2018 | Education, Los Angeles
American Association of Community Colleges 21st Century Center
“Californians and the 2020 Census”
April 10, 2018 | Civic Engagement
By Sarah Bohn, Joseph Hayes and Tess Thorman, Public Policy Institute of California
“Panel prepares to address school safety issues”
April 5, 2018 | Early Childhood, Education, Los Angeles
By Edwin Folven, Beverly Press Online
“College Promise Programs in Los Angeles County Receive Support to Strengthen Student Success”
April 3, 2018 | Education, Los Angeles
The Campaign for College Opportunity Newsroom
“Will Today’s Young Activists Become Their Generation’s Lifelong Advocates for Change?”
April 2, 2018 | Civic Engagement, Education
By Wendy Lazarus & Laurie Lipper, Medium
“Plan to revitalize mall is good for South L.A.”
March 29, 2018 | BLOOM, Housing, Los Angeles
By Karim Webb and John Harriel, Los Angeles Wave
“Lung cancer survivor’s free screening at USC is a life-saver”
March 27, 2018 | Health, Los Angeles
By Ron Mackovich, USC News
“Ballet Hispánico, Cal State LA bring arts education to Southeast L.A. YMCA”
March 22, 2018 | Arts, Education
By Jillian Beck, Cal State LA News Service
“Robocalls Improve Diabetes Eye Screening among Low-income Minorities”
March 20, 2018 | Health
The Endocrine Society
“Beloved Los Angeles Arts Space Buys a Place of Its Own”
March 12, 2018 | Arts, Immigration, Los Angeles
By Serena Maria Daniels, Next City
“City Attorney Mike Feuer Launches School Safety Panel; Will Hold Hearings Throughout Los Angeles”
March 5, 2018 | Education, Los Angeles
Los Angeles City Attorney’s newsroom
“What L.A. should look for in its next police chief and school superintendent”
March 5, 2018 | Education, Los Angeles
By Fred Ali, Antonia Hernández and Robert K. Ross, Los Angeles Times
“El PIB latino en EUA es uno de los más elevados del mundo”
March 4, 2018 | Immigration, Los Angeles
20 Minutos
“Surge in Homelessness Demands Solutions”
February 20, 2018 | Homelessness, Housing
By Karen Kahn, Nonprofit Quarterly
“University Program for First-Year Male Students Earns $100,000 Grant”
February 14, 2018 | Education, LASIF
Cal Poly Pomona University News Center
“L.A. considers cutting through red tape to get homeless people housed faster”
February 12, 2018 | Homelessness, Housing, Los Angeles
By Emily Alpert Reyes and Doug Smith, Los Angeles Times
“Inside Player: Behind a Unique Effort to Transform a Big Urban School District”
February 7, 2018 | Education, Los Angeles
By Caitlin Reilly, Inside Philanthropy
“Affordable Housing: A Next Frontier for Transit?”
February 6, 2018 | Housing, Los Angeles
Transit Center
“LA Justice Fund Spent Millions To Help Fight Deportations”
February 2, 2018 | Immigration, L.A. Justice Fund
SoCal Patch
“Men of Courage: Big Sean, Jerome Bettis, Karim Webb, Dave Bing & More Change the ‘Narrative of Black Men in America’”
February 1, 2018 | BLOOM, Los Angeles
By Brittany K. Jackson, Los Angeles Sentinel
Southern California adds more than 2.1 million cars; major cause of decline in transit ridership
January 31, 2018 | Housing, Smart Growth
Southern California Association of Governments
“Canterbury Consulting Hosts 2018 Investment Forum”
January 24, 2018 | Los Angeles, Philanthropy
L.A. Biz Journal
“How Philanthropy Helped Transform LA’s Public Health System”
January 12, 2018 | Health, Los Angeles, Philanthropy
By Mitchell Katz, California Health Care Foundation Blog
“Her tech company helped clothe L.A.’s homeless”
January 3, 2018 | Homelessness, Housing, Los Angeles, Philanthropy
By Anne Stych, L.A. Biz Journal
“Researchers Find Potential Path To Repair MS-Damaged Nerves”
December 26, 2017 | Health
Science Magazine
“Teachers give students $60,000: How did they spread the wealth?”
December 25, 2017 | Education, Los Angeles, Philanthropy
By Julie Tilsner, USC News
“In Uncertain Times, Stay True to Your Mission”
December 22, 2017 | Early Childhood, Health, Immigration, Philanthropy
By Kim Belshé, The Chronicle of Social Change
“Council on Foundations Announces 2018 Cohort of Career Pathways”
December 19, 2017 | Philanthropy, Sustainability
Council on Foundations Newsroom
“New Impact Investing Fund Will Support Nonprofits And Better Health Outcomes”
December 14, 2017 | Health, Homelessness, Philanthropy
Nonprofit Finance Fund News
“Southern California Wildfires Disaster Resources”
December 11, 2017 | Donors, Los Angeles, Philanthropy, Wildfire Relief Fund
United Philanthropy Forum
“Self Help Graphics gets funds to purchase current home”
December 8, 2017 | Arts, Immigration, Los Angeles
Los Angeles Wave
“8 Organizations Helping Southern California Wildfire Victims That Could Use Your Support”
December 8, 2017 | Donors, Los Angeles, Philanthropy, Wildfire Relief Fund
By Summer Lin, Bustle
“What ruled school news in 2017: Immigration changes and unpaid lunch debt drove debate in a year of uncertainty”
December 8, 2017 | Education, Immigration, Los Angeles, Philanthropy
By Ariana Fine, District Administration Magazine
“How you can help Southern California wildfire victims”
December 7, 2017 | Donors, Los Angeles, Philanthropy, Wildfire Relief Fund
By Mike Roe with Melissa Leu, KPCC
“How to help victims of the Southern California wildfires”
December 6, 2017 | Donors, Los Angeles, Philanthropy, Wildfire Relief Fund
By Lucas Clark, The San Luis Obispo Tribune
“Southern California Is Burning. Here’s How You Can Help.”
December 6, 2017 | Donors, Los Angeles, Philanthropy, Wildfire Relief Fund
By Antonia Blumberg, The Huffington Post
“Are We Living in a Golden Age of Charitable Giving? Hardly”
December 1, 2017 | Los Angeles, Philanthropy
By David Callahan and Alyssa Ochs, Inside Philanthropy
“LA defense fund to help immigrants facing deportation gets underway”
November 30, 2017 | Immigration, L.A. Justice Fund, Los Angeles
By Leslie Berestein Rojas, KPCC
“To Fight Deportations in LA, Private Funders Are Teaming Up With Local Government”
November 29, 2017 | Immigration, L.A. Justice Fund, Los Angeles
By David Baumann, Inside Philanthropy
“L.A. Justice Fund Awards $7.45 Million for Immigrant Legal Services”
November 29, 2017 | Immigration, L.A. Justice Fund
Philanthropy News Digest
“California destina 7.5 millones de dólares para costear la representación legal de indocumentados”
November 28, 2017 | Immigration, L.A. Justice Fund, Los Angeles
By Jaime García, Univision Noticias
“MAKING A DIFFERENCE: Social Justice Learning Institute reaches out to youth”
November 24, 2017 | BLOOM, Education
By Dorany Pineda, Los Angeles Wave
“Preliminary Results of Lung Cancer Screening in a Socioeconomically Disadvantaged Population”
November 22, 2017 | Health, Housing
American Journal of Roentgenology
“PACIFIC STANDARD TIME FESTIVAL Announced for January 2018”
November 21, 2017 | Arts, Immigration
Broadway World
“BlackLine CEO And Employees Pledge To Provide New Clothing To 50,000+ Who Are Homeless In Los Angeles This Holiday Season”
November 21, 2017 | Homelessness, Los Angeles, Philanthropy
CBS 8 San Diego
“Cal State L.A. offers higher education pathway with YMCAs”
November 17, 2017 | Civic Engagement, Early Childhood, Education, Los Angeles
Los Angeles Wave
“L.A. Business This Week – Making Promises Count”
November 17, 2017 | Education, Los Angeles
Los Angeles Area Chamber of Commerce Weekly Newsletter
“Report Names Lasting, Traumatic Effects of Homelessness on Young Children in L.A. County, First 5 LA Calls for Trauma-informed Approach to Help Kids”
November 16, 2017 | Early Childhood, Homelessness, Housing
First 5 LA
“Santa Ana asigna fondos para defensa de indocumentados; Los Ángeles comenzará a darlos este mes”
November 14, 2017 | Immigration, L.A. Justice Fund, Los Angeles
By Araceli Martínez Ortega, La Opinión
“Anna Sew Hoy Selected as Inaugural Artist in Residence at UC San Diego”
November 13, 2017 | Arts, Education
By Anthony King, UC San Diego News Center
“Spark of Love Toy Drive 2017 – Donate Today”
November 10, 2017 | Early Childhood, Philanthropy
ABC7 Eyewitness News
“J. Paul Getty Trust Receives $5 Million Gift for Conservation Efforts”
November 9, 2017 | Arts, Philanthropy
ArtFix Daily
“Capitol Alert: Rebuild”
November 9, 2017 | Civic Engagement, Los Angeles, Smart Growth
By Alexei Koseff, The Sacramento Bee
“How a curious kid from Atherton started and grew a global environmental news site”
November 9, 2017 | Education, Sustainability
By Barbara Wood, The Almanac
“Canterbury Consulting Announces 2018 Investment Forum Speakers”
November 3, 2017 | Donors, Philanthropy, Planned Giving
Silicon Valley Globe
“From the Philanthropy 400: Who Got the Most Million-Dollar Gifts”
November 1, 2017 | Philanthropy
The Chronicle of Philanthropy
“Advancing a Plan for Addressing Trauma and Building Resilience within L.A. County Systems”
October 31, 2017 | Early Childhood, Health, Los Angeles
PR Newswire
“Lumina Foundation Awards $750,000 Grant to WorkingNation to Develop Mini-Documentary Series and More”
October 26, 2017 | Education
PR Newswire
“Sawdust Art & Craft Festival Offers Free Classes to Military Spouses”
October 16, 2017 | Arts, Philanthropy
The Press Enterprise
“Death Toll Up To 21 And Entire California Town Evacuated As Wildfires Continue To Rage”
October 11, 2017 | Philanthropy, Wildfire Relief Fund
By Max Mundan, The Inquisitr News
“Restaurants in Puerto Rico gradually recover from Maria”
October 10, 2017 | Philanthropy
By Jonathan Maze, Bret Thorn and Ron Ruggles, Nation’s Restaurant News
“L.A. County now has 58,000 homeless people. So why are there thousands fewer shelter beds than in 2009?”
September 29, 2017 | Homelessness, Housing, Los Angeles
By Doug Smith, Los Angeles Times
“Inglewood Breaks Ground on New Senior Housing”
September 28, 2017 | Homelessness, Housing
By Jennifer Bihm, Los Angeles Sentinel
“L.A. Transit Agency Is Investing in Affordable Housing”
September 27, 2017 | Housing, Los Angeles, Smart Growth
By Rachel Dovey, Next City
“LGBTQ Business Leaders and Entrepreneurs to be Honored at StartOut Awards in SF”
September 26, 2017 | Smart Growth
Edge San Francisco
“Amir H. Fallah Presents His First Solo Exhibition, “A Stranger In Your Home”: His Art And Our Thoughts”
September 25, 2017 | Arts, Immigration
By Shana Nys Dambrot, Flaunt Magazine
“UCLA Law Alumnae Take Center Stage”
September 22, 2017 | CCF, Education, Los Angeles
UCLA School of Law
“Foundations Pump $20 Million into L.A. Homeless Housing Loan Fund”
September 20, 2017 | Homelessness, Housing, Los Angeles
By Howard Fine, Los Angeles Business Journal
“Mayor Garcetti Announces the Expansion of The City’s Supportive Housing Loan Fund”
September 19, 2017 | Homelessness, Housing, Los Angeles
City of Los Angeles
“Pacific Standard Time: LA/LA Begins With Hundreds of Thematically Linked Exhibitions Destined to Rewrite Art History”
September 14, 2017 | Arts, Immigration, Los Angeles
West Hollywood Lifestyle
“Join Us For National Day Of Civic Hacking 9/23”
September 14, 2017 | Civic Engagement, Education, Los Angeles
Department of Neighborhood Empowerment of Los Angeles
“Showtime’s hit comic Sebastian Mansicalco to perform at Mountain Winery”
September 14, 2017 | Arts, Early Childhood, Health, Philanthropy
By Brandy Miceli, East Bay Times
“School-Based Health Clinics: Critical Access Points For Confronting The Addiction Epidemic”
September 12, 2017 | Education, Health
By Alexa Eggleston, Health Affairs Blog
“L.A. At Risk of Losing Millions in New Revenue if Housing Development Slows”
September 12, 2017 | Housing, Los Angeles, Smart Growth
Business Wire
“First 5 LA Addresses Impact of Immigration Fears on Young Children”
September 11, 2017 | Early Childhood, Immigration, Los Angeles
San Fernando Valley Sun
“CSUN Professor’s Artwork Envisions Multicultural Space Exploration in Getty-Sponsored Exhibition”
September 11, 2017 | Arts, Los Angeles
CSUN Today
“Los Ángeles honra a latinos por su aporte a EEUU”
September 6, 2017 | Immigration, L.A. Justice Fund, Los Angeles
By Jacqueline García, La Opinión
“California Education Leaders Advance College Promise Partnerships, With Focus on College Affordability”
August 30, 2017 | Education, Youth Empowerment
WestEd
“Council panel deals setback to proposed homeless housing project in Boyle Heights”
August 16, 2017 | Homelessness, Housing, Los Angeles
By Doug Smith, Los Angeles Times
“Two BWW Operators Give Wing to Disadvantaged Youths”
August 10, 2017 | Smart Growth, Youth Empowerment
By Nicole Duncan, FSR Magazine
“Long Beach Arts Council To Celebrate Cambodia Town Mural Project”
August 10, 2017 | Arts
By Emily Thornton, Grunion Gazette
“College Futures Foundation Grant Funds Implementation of Transition to College Mathematics and Statistics Course”
August 9, 2017 | Education, Los Angeles, Smart Growth
Los Angeles Unified School District
“Eastside Arts Initiative Grants for Innovative Arts Programming”
August 7, 2017 | Arts, Immigration, Los Angeles
Latino LA
“Foundation awards low income scholarships”
August 7, 2017 | Education, Housing
By Charlene Muhammad, The Final Call
“Plus Size Fashion Retailer Torrid Announces Foundation to Support Women”
August 4, 2017 | Philanthropy
By Api Podder, My Social Good News
“Cada vez son más las iniciativas que ayudan con fondos a la defensa legal de inmigrantes”
August 2, 2017 | Immigration, L.A. Justice Fund
By Pilar Marrero, La Opinion
“In a Fearful Moment, This Growing Fund Channels Muslim American Philanthropy”
July 25, 2017 | Philanthropy
By Philip Rojc, Inside Philanthropy
“Domestic Violence Center of Santa Clarita Valley, Child & Family Center announce merger”
July 25, 2017 | Los Angeles, Sustainability
by Christina Cox, Santa Clarita Valley Signal
“Another jolt for L.A. schools as civic group seeks a role in fixing school district”
July 19, 2017 | Education, Los Angeles, Philanthropy
By Howard Blume, Los Angeles Times
“Sun-Times sold to former alderman and investors”
July 12, 2017 | Philanthropy
By Robert Channick, Chicago Tribune
“‘Be a Little Crazy.’ A Top Fundraiser on What It Really Takes to Succeed”
July 11, 2017 | Health, Philanthropy
By Holly Hall, Inside Philanthropy
“YMCA of Orange County takes over Pomona Valley YMCA, leaving Pomona with few services for now”
July 2, 2017 | Early Childhood, Los Angeles, Sustainability
By Monica Rodriguez, Inland Valley Daily Bulletin
“LA City Council Passes Justice Fund”
June 26, 2017 | Immigration, L.A. Justice Fund, Los Angeles
By Steve Angeles, Balitang America
“L.A. Vehicle Donation Charity Ordered to Shut Down After Alleged False Advertising”
June 26, 2017 | Philanthropy
By Howard Fine, Los Angeles Business Journal
“LA City Council approves $2M for immigrant defense fund”
June 23, 2017 | Immigration, L.A. Justice Fund, Los Angeles
By Leslie Berestein Rojas, KPCC
“Statement: Mayor Garcetti on the City of Los Angeles’ $2 Million Share of the L.A. Justice Fund”
June 23, 2017 | Immigration, L.A. Justice Fund, Los Angeles
City of Los Angeles
“Aumentan estudiantes DACA en la UC, entre la incertidumbre generada por las políticas de Trump”
June 21, 2017 | Education, Immigration
By Teresa Watanabe, Los Angeles Times En Español
“L.A. County supervisors OK $3 million to aid legal efforts for immigrants facing deportation”
June 20, 2017 | Immigration, L.A. Justice Fund, Los Angeles
By Nina Agrawal and Dakota Smith, Los Angeles Times
“‘Immigration-safe’ crimes? Supervisors vote to contribute $1 million to legal aid for potential deportees”
June 20, 2017 | Immigration, L.A. Justice Fund, Los Angeles
By Liz Spear, MyNewsLA.Com
“First-Ever Assembly Select Committee On The Nonprofit Sector Launches June 21st”
June 20, 2017 | Los Angeles, Sustainability
California Association of Nonprofits
“Supervisors approve $3 million in legal aid for undocumented immigrants, Barger opposes”
June 20, 2017 | Immigration, L.A. Justice Fund, Los Angeles
By Gina Ender, Santa Clarita Valley Signal
“Demand for UC immigrant student legal services soars as Trump policies sow uncertainty”
June 19, 2017 | Education, Immigration, Los Angeles
By Teresa Watanabe, Los Angeles Times
“LA County leaders may spend millions to defend immigrants facing deportation”
June 18, 2017 | Immigration, L.A. Justice Fund, Los Angeles
By Susan Abram, Los Angeles Daily News
“Supervisors commit to spending $259 million on homeless”
June 16, 2017 | Homelessness, Housing, Los Angeles
Los Angeles Wave
“Amid housing crisis, Garcetti’s ‘linkage fee’ proposal remains in limbo”
June 12, 2017 | Homelessness, Housing, Los Angeles
By Dakota Smith, Los Angeles Times
“Moving Forward: Can We Solve L.A.’s Housing Affordability Problem?”
June 12, 2017 | Homelessness, Housing, Los Angeles
By Carolyn Gray Anderson, The UCLA Anderson Blog
“Is Jerry Brown lifting all students, $41 billion later?”
June 7, 2017 | Education, Los Angeles
by Elise Buik, Antonia Hernández and Bruce Fuller, The Sacramento Bee
“Space invaders: Developers team up to tackle LA’s parking laws”
May 26, 2017 | Smart Growth
by Justin Sayles, The Real Deal
“The Rising Cost of the North Atwater Bridge Puts Its Future in Question”
May 22, 2017 | Los Angeles, Philanthropy
by Lauren Herstick, KCET
“Community Foundation of the Valleys emphasizes generosity”
May 12, 2017 | Los Angeles, Philanthropy
by Gina Ender, Santa Clarita Valley Sender
“5 Questions Grant Makers Should Ask About the First 100 Days of Trump Era”
May 3, 2017 | Immigration, L.A. Justice Fund, Philanthropy
by Aaron Dorfman, Cathy Cha, Jacqueline Martinez Garcel, and Lateefah Simon, Chronicle of Philanthropy
“Climate change and economic pressures force Garcetti to form LA sustainability council”
April 28, 2017 | CCF
by Ryan Posner, MyNewsLA.com
“WLA College to Host Univision Town Hall – Know Your Rights, Empower Yourself”
April 26, 2017 | Immigration, L.A. Justice Fund
Culver City Crossroads
“Univision Hosts California Immigration Town Hall”
April 26, 2017 | Immigration, L.A. Justice Fund
Univision
“LAUSD to pilot an expanded dual-language preschool program”
April 25, 2017 | Early Childhood, Education
by Kyle Stokes, KPCC
“Offering lawyers to immigrants facing deportation is a worthwhile way to spend public money”
April 25, 2017 | Immigration, L.A. Justice Fund
by The Times Editorial Board, Los Angeles Times
“Supervisors delay vote on immigration legal fund”
April 17, 2017 | Immigration, L.A. Justice Fund
Los Angeles Wave
“A $10-million fund will help immigrants fight deportations. But should it help those with violent criminal convictions?”
April 17, 2017 | Immigration, L.A. Justice Fund
by Dakota Smith, Los Angeles Times
“Why We Need to Stop Stigmatizing Immigrants in the Fight for Universal Representation”
April 17, 2017 | Immigration, L.A. Justice Fund
By Sujana Gowni, Truthout
“Los Angeles Leads Fight Against Immigration Crackdown”
April 12, 2017 | Immigration, L.A. Justice Fund, Los Angeles
by Matt Reynolds, Courthouse News Service
“Los Angeles employers struggling to get top-level workers, high housing costs cited”
April 12, 2017 | Housing, Los Angeles
by Toni McAllister, MyNewsLA.com
“SoCal’s high cost of living seen as barrier to hiring and keeping top business talent”
April 12, 2017 | Housing, Los Angeles
Central Valley Business Times
“Los Angeles County supes labor over immigration policies: ‘The devil is in the details’”
April 11, 2017 | Immigration, Los Angeles
by Toni McAllister, MyNewsLA.Com
“LMU Names California Community Foundation’s Antonia Hernández Educator of the Year”
April 6, 2017 | CCF
Loyola Marymount University
“An End to Homelessness? Behind the Rising Optimism Among Funders”
April 5, 2017 | Homelessness, Housing
Phillip Rojc, Inside Philanthropy
“Privacy as a Philanthropic Pillar”
April 1, 2017 | Philanthropy
by Karl Zinsmeister, Philanthropy Magazine
“Oxy Immigration Symposium: ‘The Beginning of a Conversation'”
March 24, 2017 | Immigration
Occidental College
“Cambodia Town Mural Project Gives Local Artists, and Community, a Chance to Paint Big”
March 23, 2017 | Arts, Los Angeles
by Emily Thornton, Grunion Gazette
“Long Beach Arts Council Announces Cambodia Town Mural Project Artists”
March 23, 2017 | Arts, Newsroom Category
by Emily Thornton, Long Beach Gazette
“Filipino Immigrants Urged to Know Their Rights Amid Deportations and Raids”
March 21, 2017 | Immigration
by Christina M. Oriel, MLNews
“$2 million in scholarships available for incoming minority Cal Poly students”
March 18, 2017 | Education, Newsroom Category
by Andrew Sheeler, The Tribune
“Absentee vote pushes L.A. County homeless sales tax measure toward a strong finish”
March 17, 2017 | CCF, Homelessness, Housing, Los Angeles
by Doug Smith, Los Angeles Times
“In a Climate of Fear, California Funders Step Up for Immigrants”
March 16, 2017 | Immigration, L.A. Justice Fund
By Alyssa Ochs, Inside Philanthropy
“Scholarships aimed to benefit minority students at Cal Poly”
March 16, 2017 | Education
By Selena Alvarado, KSBY.com
“County election offers students a voice”
March 16, 2017 | Philanthropy
By Alec Vandenberg, Daily Trojan
“Woodbury Adjunct Professor Jaime Scholnick Named California Community Foundation Award Winner”
February 18, 2017 | Arts, Fellowship for Visual Artists
All Daily News
“$90 Million Equitable Infrastructure Initiative Launched”
February 17, 2017 | Housing, Smart Growth
All Daily News
“How Does Incarcerating Young People Affect Their Adult Health Outcomes?”
February 1, 2017 | BLOOM, Health
Elizabeth S. Barnert, Rebecca Dudovitz, Bergen B. Nelson, Tumaini R. Coker, Christopher Biely, Ning Li, Paul J. Chung, Pediatrics, February 2017, VOLUME 139 / ISSUE 2
“City Looks to Streamline Permanent Supportive Housing Production”
January 25, 2017 | Homelessness, Housing
Urbanize LA
“Developers join the campaign for a quarter-cent sales tax to fund homeless services”
January 20, 2017 | Homelessness, Housing
The San Diego Union-Tribune
“SMC Buys Out the YWCA on 14th Street in Santa Monica; $5M for One Acre”
January 19, 2017 | Donors
Santa Monica Observer
“Campaign Promoting Benefits Of U.S. Citizenship Targets Asian Immigrants, Fastest Growing Immigrant Population”
December 31, 2016 | Immigration
BALITA Filipino News
“Los Angeles to Provide $10 Million Fund for Illegal Immigrants”
December 28, 2016 | Immigration, L.A. Justice Fund, Media Mention
Canyon News
“‘L.A. Justice Fund’ Will Offer Legal Help to Potential Deportees”
December 20, 2016 | Immigration, L.A. Justice Fund, Media Mention
KCET
“LA leaders launch $10 million legal-aid fund to fight immigrant deportations”
December 20, 2016 | Immigration, L.A. Justice Fund, Media Mention
Los Angeles Daily News
“Garcetti Announces $10 Million Legal Defense Fund For Immigrants Facing Deportation In Trump’s America”
December 20, 2016 | Immigration, L.A. Justice Fund, Media Mention
LAist
“The Head of the California Community Foundation Weighs in on the State of Philanthropy in L.A.”
December 8, 2016 | Los Angeles, Media Mention, Philanthropy
Los Angeles Magazine
“‘We are Los Angeles’ explores the diverse problems of the SoCal region through art”
November 17, 2016 | Centennial, Media Mention
89.3 KPCC
“Angels appear in Los Angeles to aid those in need”
November 10, 2016 | Centennial, Media Mention
Los Angeles Daily News
“DHS Honors Los Angeles Community Leader Antonia Hernández”
October 6, 2016 | Immigration, Media Mention
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“Why This National Funder Is Giving a Boost to L.A.’s Fight Against Homelessness”
October 1, 2016 | Housing, Media Mention
Inside Philanthropy
“Kresge Commits $7 Million to Help End Homelessness in Los Angeles”
September 29, 2016 | Housing, Media Mention
Philanthropy News Digest
“Start building housing now”
August 29, 2016 | Housing, Media Mention
This letter to the editor originally appeared in the Los Angeles Times. To the editor: Permanent housing with services is a proven, cost-effective approach to moving people from homelessness to stability, and opposing Proposition H will only let this crisis continue to worsen. (“The wrong way to fix homelessness in L.A.,” Opinion, Aug. 24) The […]
“Campaign Promoting Benefits Of U.S. Citizenship Targets Asian Immigrants, Fastest Growing Immigrant Population”
August 27, 2016 | Civic Engagement, Immigration, Media Mention
Balita Filipino News
“Study: L.A.’s Wealthy Give $1 Billion Less a Year to Charity Post-Recession”
August 18, 2016 | Centennial, Media Mention, Philanthropy
The Hollywood Reporter
“Charitable Giving in Los Angeles Declines Considerably as Big Dollars Go Elsewhere”
June 8, 2016 | Centennial, Los Angeles, Media Mention, Philanthropy
Nonprofit Quarterly
“The Generosity Gap: Why charitable giving is down in LA County”
June 8, 2016 | Centennial, Los Angeles, Media Mention, Philanthropy
89.3 KPCC
“Not Enough Fish in the Sea? Los Angeles County Charitable Giving Down $1 Billion Since 2006”
June 8, 2016 | Centennial, Los Angeles, Media Mention, Philanthropy, Planned Giving
By John E. Kobara for The Huffington Post
“L.A. residents giving significantly less to charity, study finds”
June 8, 2016 | Centennial, Los Angeles, Media Mention, Philanthropy
Los Angeles Times
“Funders and Government Team Up in L.A.’s Latest Run At Homelessness”
May 12, 2016 | Housing, Media Mention
Inside Philanthropy Tags: homeless, homelessness, housing, housing & economic opportunity
“Three Foundations Launch $16 Million Los Angeles Housing Plan”
May 12, 2016 | Housing, Media Mention
Philanthropy News Digest Tags: Conrad N. Hilton Foundation, homeless, homelessness, housing, housing & economic opportunity, Weingart Foundation
“Why trauma-informed care is needed in Los Angeles County”
May 6, 2016 | Health, Media Mention
Los Angeles Daily News Tags: health, trauma-informed care
“A One-Stop Genius Bar for U.S. Citizenship”
April 21, 2016 | Civic Engagement, Immigration, Los Angeles, Media Mention
By John E. Kobara for The Huffington Post Tags: citizenship, civic engagement
“Photography exhibit honors ‘unsung heroes’ of LA County”
March 21, 2016 | Centennial, Media Mention
Los Angeles Daily News
“Creators of Helpguide.org honored in photo exhibit of ‘unsung heroes’”
March 16, 2016 | Centennial, Media Mention
Santa Monica Daily Press
“California Community Foundation Recognizes 5 South L.A. Heroes”
March 16, 2016 | Centennial, Media Mention
USC Annenberg Media – Intersections South L.A.
“Portraits of Compassion: Celebrating ordinary people doing extraordinary things”
March 16, 2016 | Centennial, Media Mention
89.3 KPCC
“Exercise Your Philanthropic Brain”
November 24, 2015 | Media Mention, Philanthropy
By John E. Kobara for The Huffington Post
“Community Foundations Help Prop Up Labor Force”
November 23, 2015 | Media Mention, Philanthropy
By Antonia Hernández for the Los Angeles Business Journal
“Latinas Pave the Way for Success Through Philanthropy”
November 19, 2015 | Media Mention, Philanthropy
Latina Style
“Nonprofit is formed to advance charter-school plan in Los Angeles area”
November 18, 2015 | Education, Media Mention
Los Angeles Times
“Beyond the Dollar Sign: Redefining Community Philanthropy”
October 23, 2015 | Centennial, Media Mention, Philanthropy
By Antonia Hernández for the Council on Foundations
“California Community Foundation pledges $1 billion to local cities”
October 15, 2015 | Centennial, Media Mention, Philanthropy
Our Weekly
“L.A. Poll Reveals Many Black Angelenos Distrust Government”
October 14, 2015 | Centennial, Civic Engagement, Media Mention
California Black Media
“The California Community Foundation Is Dropping $1 Billion on L.A. County Nonprofits”
October 9, 2015 | Centennial, Media Mention, Philanthropy
Los Angeles Magazine
“California Community Foundation giving $1 billion to LA County nonprofits”
October 8, 2015 | Centennial, Media Mention, Philanthropy
Los Angeles Daily News
“Finding Our Common Ground in Los Angeles”
October 8, 2015 | Centennial, Media Mention, Philanthropy
By John E. Kobara for The Huffington Post
“Calif. Foundation Pledges $1 Billion to L.A.-Area Nonprofits”
October 8, 2015 | Centennial, Media Mention, Philanthropy
Chronicle of Philanthropy
“California Community Foundation pledges $1 billion to L.A. County nonprofits”
October 8, 2015 | Centennial, Media Mention, Philanthropy
Los Angeles Times
“Foundation pledges $1 billion to LA County nonprofits”
October 8, 2015 | Centennial, Media Mention, Philanthropy
Associated Press
“Invertirán $1,000 millones en proyectos sociales en el condado de LA”
October 8, 2015 | Centennial, Media Mention, Philanthropy
La Opinión
“Poll finds L.A. County residents want to be more involved in their community but don’t have time”
October 7, 2015 | Centennial, Media Mention
Los Angeles Times
“The California Community Foundation: Our Partners in Change”
August 19, 2015 | Media Mention, Philanthropy
Center for Nonprofit Management
“27 Foundation Executives Call for President Obama to ‘Ban the Box'”
August 14, 2015 | Media Mention
Nonprofit Quarterly
“The New Normal: Mega Donors and Fewer Recipients”
July 8, 2015 | Media Mention, Philanthropy
By John E. Kobara for The Huffington Post
“Claremont Community Foundation joins statewide foundation”
July 1, 2015 | Media Mention, Philanthropy
Claremont Courier
“Ending the Education Drought in California”
May 28, 2015 | Education, LASIF, Media Mention
By John E. Kobara for The Huffington Post
“Together we must take action to end homelessness”
May 28, 2015 | Housing, Media Mention
By Antonia Hernández for the Los Angeles Daily News
“Program helps troubled, rejected youths make positive connections”
May 2, 2015 | BLOOM, Media Mention, Youth Empowerment
Los Angeles Times
“Making L.A. a More Equitable Place, Together”
April 27, 2015 | Housing, Media Mention, Smart Growth
By John E. Kobara for The Huffington Post
“Funding for Black Male Achievement Increasing, Report Finds”
April 14, 2015 | BLOOM, Media Mention, Philanthropy, Youth Empowerment
Philanthropy News Digest
“AAPI community organizations make push for immigrants to apply for DACA”
April 10, 2015 | Civic Engagement, Immigration, Media Mention
Asian Journal
“L.A. Moves to Include Affordable Housing in its Public Transit Planning”
April 8, 2015 | Housing, Media Mention, Smart Growth
Q&A with Ann Sewill for the Council on Foundations
“American Muslims and Philanthropy”
March 31, 2015 | Civic Engagement, Immigration, Media Mention, Philanthropy
By John E. Kobara for The Huffington Post
“El Monte is a Shining Light for Education”
March 12, 2015 | Community Building Initiative, Media Mention
KCET Online
“SMIRF’s Up in LA”
February 24, 2015 | Media Mention, Philanthropy
By John E. Kobara for The Huffington Post
“City of LA Turning to Philanthropy to Help Undocumented Immigrants Stay”
February 15, 2015 | Immigration, Media Mention, Philanthropy
Inside Philanthropy
“L.A. officials pledge to help raise funds for immigration relief efforts”
January 30, 2015 | Immigration, Media Mention
Los Angeles Times
“What’s Your Nonprofit Startup IQ?”
January 22, 2015 | Media Mention, Sustainability
By John E. Kobara for The Huffington Post
“An Ex-Gang Member On Curtailing South LA’s Recidivism Rate”
December 18, 2014 | BLOOM, Media Mention, Youth Empowerment
Neon Tommy
“President’s Changes on Immigration Mobilize Nonprofits, Foundations”
December 16, 2014 | Immigration, Media Mention, Philanthropy
Chronicle of Philanthropy
“Macro Impact Coming from Microloans in LA”
December 4, 2014 | Grameen America, Housing, Media Mention
By John E. Kobara for The Huffington Post
“Grameen Microloan Program Makes Major Push Into Los Angeles”
December 1, 2014 | Grameen America, Housing, Media Mention
Chronicle of Philanthropy
“Microcredit Expands for LA Entrepreneurs”
November 27, 2014 | Grameen America, Housing, Media Mention
89.3 KPCC
“Muhammad Yunus, father of microfinance, talks about L.A. loan program”
November 24, 2014 | Grameen America, Housing, Media Mention
Los Angeles Times
“More Housing, Less Sprawl: Tackling Los Angeles’ Affordable Housing Crisis through Smart Growth”
October 31, 2014 | Media Mention, Smart Growth
Streetsblog LA
“Southern California Philanthropies Respond to Migrant Children Crisis”
August 27, 2014 | Immigration, Media Mention
The Chronicle of Social Change
“How Philanthropy Can Help Unaccompanied Child Refugees Now”
August 19, 2014 | Immigration, Media Mention, Philanthropy
Philanthropy News Digest
“L.A. groups form emergency relief fund to help immigrant children”
August 7, 2014 | Immigration, Media Mention, Philanthropy
Los Angeles Times
“El Monte Students Promised Money for College”
March 14, 2014 | Community Building Initiative, Media Mention
San Gabriel Valley Tribune