Stay informed on the issues shaping our region through the latest open letters from CCF President and CEO Miguel A. Santana. In these public updates, he shares his perspective on our community’s most pressing challenges and highlights inspiring stories of impact across California. Explore his recent messages below to see how our collective efforts are making a lasting difference.
Every day, across Los Angeles County, people wake up and do what they have always done — go to work, take their children to school, care for aging parents, tend to their communities. They are not asking for much. They are asking for a fair shot at a good life.
A home is more than shelter. It is the foundation for a stable workforce, healthy communities and the dignity every person needs to thrive. At the California Community Foundation (CCF), our pursuit of a good life for all Angelenos calls us to continually examine whether the policies shaping our region are advancing that vision.
Last week, the California Community Foundation co-sponsored United We Stand: Defending Democracy and Each Other, our largest immigration-focused convening to date. More than 500 leaders from philanthropy, business, labor, faith, legal aid and civic organizations came together from across California and beyond—reaffirming their shared commitment to family stability, dignity and community well-being.
Los Angeles communities are being hit by multiple crises at once. At the California Community Foundation, we are taking a holistic approach.